NHTSA Data Explorer

Volkswagen Taos

Data refreshed August 8, 2026

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Complaints

465

Active records

Recalls

8

Active records

TSBs

499

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

2

Crashes

8

Fires

0

Top reported issues — Volkswagen Taos

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Reporting mechanism

155

Operating state

152

Performance issue

122

Condition issue

121

Fluid issue

101

Engine behavior

75

Driver assistance issue

65

Infotainment behavior

44

Noise

41

Braking behavior

38

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

36

Vibration/harshness

33

Powering on/off behavior

19

Starting behavior

12

Thermal issue

12

Safety restraint issue

11

Smell

11

Electrical issue

10

Access/entry issue

7

Steering behavior

7

Wiper/washer behavior

6

Communication/network issue

4

Recent change

4

HVAC behavior

3

Lighting behavior

2

Ride/handling behavior

2

Safety restraint behavior

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2024 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS

Filed Jul 29, 2026


The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera was intermittently inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V473000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

2023 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS

Filed Jul 24, 2026


head gasket well known issue with no campaign or warranty coverage Volkswagen issued an official TSB 15-23-01 (Head Gasket Leakage) acknowledging that the original factory head gasket design on early Taos models allows coolant to leak. The production line was eventually updated with a redesigned gasket. They denied coverage or even partial reduction in labor.

2022 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS

Filed Jul 23, 2026


I am submitting this complaint because the driver's seat belt does not fit me properly despite using all available factory adjustments. I am an adult female who is 5 feet 2 inches tall. The driver's seat is adjusted to its highest position, and the shoulder belt height adjuster is set to its lowest position. Even with these adjustments, the shoulder belt crosses and rubs against my neck instead of resting across the middle of my shoulder and chest. This has been an issue since I purchased the…

2024 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS

Filed Jul 21, 2026


Brake grinding constantly Infotainment overheating and shutting down Additional money on car insurance due to android auto failure with infotainment system Odometer doubling milage during infotainment failures Wipers going by themselves Windows go down when pressing up SOS BOX making random beeping noises Driver Chair constantly sinking back down Warning lights constantly coming on

2022 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS

Filed Jul 14, 2026


On 7/9/2026, my 2022 VW Taos was brought to the dealer for being severely underpowered, check engine lights on, and a strong raw fuel smell inside the vehicle. On 7/10/2026, the dealer stated the vehicle was ready, claiming they replaced a turbo charge pipe O-ring. The service advisor verbally stated the vehicle had been successfully test-driven for 5 miles on streets and the highway. However, official paperwork only stated cleared faults verified no leaks in system, vehicle is now operating as…

2023 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS

Filed Jul 9, 2026


I purchased a 2023 VW Taos SE about a year ago (May 2025) as CPO less than 7k miles. It is still under the warranty; however, I already had to bring this Taos to the VW dealership for 3x. First was A/C was not cool enough. They found a leak. In June 2026, I had to bring due to the engine light being on. They found out EVAP fuel leak detection pump being faulty. And less than 1 month later (July 2026), once again the engine light came on.  This time apparently EVAP canister is the problem and…

2022 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS

Filed Jul 9, 2026


While driving at highway speeds, the a low coolant caution light came on. We immediately pulled over before the engine overheated and added coolant and brought the vehicle in for repairs. This Taos currently has 43,000 miles and needs its head gasket replaced for the SECOND time. The first head gasket was replaced on 12/23 with 16,000 miles under a technical bulletin by VW. This is a know issue for this vehicle. With a head gasket failure, this can lead to engine overheating and seizing. This…

2023 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS

Filed Jul 4, 2026


am reporting a recurring rear brake issue with my vehicle. The rear brake pads and rotors have required replacement approximately every 20,000 miles, which appears abnormal given that the front brake pads have never required replacement and are still measuring approximately 8 mm. The rear brakes have worn prematurely and unevenly compared with the front brakes despite normal driving conditions. I am concerned this may indicate a defect involving the rear braking system, electronic parking…

2022 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS

Filed Jul 1, 2026


There have been multiple complaints of the mechatronics unit failing prematurely. I am facing that right now and it should be under warranty but is being challenged. So many people have mentioned the mechatronics unit failing prematurely upon research and discussion with the dealership. The car stalled on the freeway and I was unable to accelerate. It was confirmed and being worked on by the dealer. All regular maintenance has been done. “Trans in emergency mode. You can keep driving.” Showed…

2025 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS

Filed Jun 30, 2026


My Toas since purchase, will lose its safety features for an indefinite amount of time. It will come back and go away. I have photo documentation of this. It will also at random times apply the brakes because it thinks I'm going to collide with something when nothing is there. This vehicle is faulty

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Updated August 8, 2026. Refreshed nightly.