Volkswagen Taos Problems by Year
NHTSA has 500 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls on file for the Volkswagen Taos, across 5 model years (2022–2026). The 2022 model year has the most complaints (321). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
Volkswagen Taos years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Taos year: 2022, 2023. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2022 Taos: 321 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2023 Taos: 109 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2024 Taos: 55 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Volkswagen Taos problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 201 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes problems | 113 | 4 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 99 | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33 | 5 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 27 | 4 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Suspension | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Wheels | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Volkswagen Taos problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2022: engine (146) · service brakes (61) · electrical system (59) · fuel/propulsion system (55) · power train (52)
All Volkswagen Taos model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Taos | 4 | 1 | 4★ | Power Train | |
| 2025 Taos | 11 | 2 | 4★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2024 Taos | 55 | 0 | 4★ | Service Brakes | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2023 Taos | 109 | 0 | 4★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2022 Taos | 321 | 6 | 4★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volkswagen Taos years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2022 (321), 2023 (109) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Taos year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Volkswagen Taos?
Engine, with 201 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Taos have?
8 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.