[nnagindas]

My Brand new 2022 Taos comfortline builds up frost inside of car windows when below freezing outside. Any idea what causes this? Has this happened to anyone else? Thanks

 

[Timbales]

The only times that has ever happened for me with a car was excess moisture inside the vehicle. Usually it was me not getting the snow off my boots before getting in and it melting and pooling on my floormats.

 

[derekdal]

two thumbs up on that one. it is excess moisture and snow on boots is one place to consider. I've seen it happen just from the combination of car or outside temp and number of people in the car breathing. might not frost up with just one. that might be a reflection of the air seal of any particular car model. tight seal means the water vapor stays inside. I often crack a window or two with the heat on to exchange out the mosture until it stabilizes.

 

[CanadaTaos]

Agree with timbales and derekdal. A well sealed car locks in moisture from lots of sources - snow on boots, breath, sweat, a wet dog, hockey equipment, or kids after swim lessons, Cracking a window for a few minutes when parking will help, however it’s a pain to do. I’m sure it’s not a German only issue, however my worst experience with the interior icing has been with Audi, BMW and the Taos. I’ve read that a sock with cat litter stored under a seat can help absorb humidity. I’ve never tried it!

 

[derekdal]

anything that absorbs humidity will stop working after a short time in most cases. just due to air humidity. in the rockies, its pretty dry in the winter so that is less of a concern. if you want to try it, there are plenty of humidity reducing cansiters you can get that can be 'refreshed' in the oven by driving off the water so it becomes reusable. These types of things are used in storage. like in safes to reduce mosture inside.

its probably just easier to use the car to your advantage. A/C takes water out of the air which is why most cars run the A/C with defrost function. otherwise, heating the air and letting it out of the car through the windows are the easiest options.

 

[rhondylmartin]

turn recirculation off

 

[palantia]

First off, these are the dumbest reasons I've ever read for "moisture" build up in a car. This doesn't happen to any other brand EVER. I just bought a Volkswagen Taos SEL and I do enjoy all of the features, but last night we had ice / snow fall very moderate and I was forced to turn the defrost to max to keep the windshield from freezing over. I have never owned a car with this issue. The REAL issue is the poor levels of insulation in the vehicle. They have improved on a lot of their short comings, but this is an on going issue with Volkswagen in general. Do you REALLy think that moisture from snow on your shoes should cause the inside of the car frost up? Since the Beetle was sold, that car had the EXACT same issue and it is obvious it is an obstacle that VW cannot get around. Insulate your car properly. I hear road noise as well, more so than even in my Chevy Equinox. Do NOT get me wrong, so far the car is awesome and the features are wonderful.

 

[derekdal]

if the windshield is frosting up, how do other mfgs insulate the windshield to stop it from happening? the beetle may have the same thing happen (I don't have one). connecting insulation to this issue seems to have some missing parts to the theory.

 

[palantia]

if the windshield is frosting up, how do other mfgs insulate the windshield to stop it from happening? the beetle may have the same thing happen (I don't have one). connecting insulation to this issue seems to have some missing parts to the theory.

I do not own a beetle, it's just a known fact about Volkswagens. Other manufacturers insulate the vehicle better and the defrost works without having to blast it to max. On normal settings, it will only go up about 1/2 of the windshield. With regards to why my statement is a part of this "theory" is quite simple, Volkswagen once again has come a long way, but some of the original issues are still prominent. I bought my Taos on Saturday, it is a SEL 4-Motion Sport. If you believe that moisture from your shoe will create condensation throughout the vehicle, probably want to comment elsewhere.

 

[derekdal]

You're still confusing fact of observation with fact of cause. Still seems to be a gap between insulate in the vehicle properly and the observation. What does insulating the car properly have to do with preventing frosting?

 

[CanadaTaos]

First off, these are the dumbest reasons I've ever read for "moisture" build up in a car. This doesn't happen to any other brand EVER. I just bought a Volkswagen Taos SEL and I do enjoy all of the features, but last night we had ice / snow fall very moderate and I was forced to turn the defrost to max to keep the windshield from freezing over. I have never owned a car with this issue. The REAL issue is the poor levels of insulation in the vehicle. They have improved on a lot of their short comings, but this is an on going issue with Volkswagen in general. Do you REALLy think that moisture from snow on your shoes should cause the inside of the car frost up? Since the Beetle was sold, that car had the EXACT same issue and it is obvious it is an obstacle that VW cannot get around. Insulate your car properly. I hear road noise as well, more so than even in my Chevy Equinox. Do NOT get me wrong, so far the car is awesome and the features are wonderful.

Nice to see you joined this site 6 hours ago and are already criticizing people! As for “dumbest reasons I've ever read for "moisture" build up in a car. This doesn't happen to any other brand EVER” you’re showing your ignorance. I’ve already stated this has happened on a BMW and Audi I’ve owned. I also see this on Toyota and Ford, perhaps not as much, but those were older cars, less well sealed. As for lack of insulation, no car can have enough insulation to not get cold enough inside to freeze moisture when it sits for 24 hours in minus 30 weather. Keep you’re “dumb” theories to yourself.

 

[Timbales]

I had two Toyota Matrix XRs that would routinely ice up inside the windshield in winter when I wasn't mindful of getting the show off my boots and letting it collect on the floor mats.

 

[bebrave721]

First off, these are the dumbest reasons I've ever read for "moisture" build up in a car. This doesn't happen to any other brand EVER. I just bought a Volkswagen Taos SEL and I do enjoy all of the features, but last night we had ice / snow fall very moderate and I was forced to turn the defrost to max to keep the windshield from freezing over. I have never owned a car with this issue. The REAL issue is the poor levels of insulation in the vehicle. They have improved on a lot of their short comings, but this is an on going issue with Volkswagen in general. Do you REALLy think that moisture from snow on your shoes should cause the inside of the car frost up? Since the Beetle was sold, that car had the EXACT same issue and it is obvious it is an obstacle that VW cannot get around. Insulate your car properly. I hear road noise as well, more so than even in my Chevy Equinox. Do NOT get me wrong, so far the car is awesome and the features are wonderful.

You never got into your car with a wet jacket and
Had your windows fog up. When you turn your defrost to max it turns on ac to remove moisture
From inside vehicle. Should have cleared those windows pretty quickly. Once there cleared turn off ac.