{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11731009,"manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/05/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"04/14/2026","vin":"3VV2X7B27NM","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"I am reporting a safety-related failure involving a 2022 Volkswagen Taos (AWD) with approximately 48,000 miles.  While operating the vehicle under normal driving conditions, the vehicle entered \u201ctransmission emergency mode\u201d without warning. At that point, the vehicle experienced a significant loss of functionality, downshifting to D1 and including the complete loss of reverse gear. This created a hazardous situation, as I was unable to maneuver the vehicle safely on the highway and in confined or urban environments.  The issue was intermittent at first but became persistent, resulting in the vehicle being effectively unsafe to operate. The inability to engage reverse presents a clear safety risk, particularly in situations requiring immediate maneuverability (e.g., parking, avoiding obstacles, or exiting traffic situations).  The vehicle was taken to an authorized Volkswagen dealership, where it was diagnosed with an internal transmission failure. The diagnostic fault code provided was P176F00 (K2 clutch out of tolerance due to internal wear). The dealer indicated that the appropriate repair is a full transmission replacement, with an estimated cost of approximately $8,400.  Despite the relatively low mileage and the severity of the failure, Volkswagen has declined to provide assistance, citing that the vehicle is just outside of the warranty period. The vehicle has been out of service now for 10 days with no resolution provided.  This failure appears to be premature for a major drivetrain component and raises concerns about potential defects affecting the safety and reliability of this vehicle model. The sudden loss of reverse and entry into emergency mode without warning creates a potentially dangerous condition for drivers and others on the road.  I am submitting this complaint to document the issue and to request investigation into whether this represents a broader safety-related defect in the vehicle.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2022","productMake":"VOLKSWAGEN","productModel":"TAOS","manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc."}]}]}