2023 Volkswagen Taos Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Taos years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Volkswagen Taos. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Taos model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (43 complaints, 39%), typically at around 11,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 109owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 Volkswagen Taos problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 43 | 39% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 33 | 30% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 25 | 23% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 11% | 8,793 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 10,185 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Volkswagen Taos recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2023 Volkswagen Taos.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I bought the vehicle 3 years ago and currently it is at the shop to have the engine wiring harnes repaired. A few weeks ago, my dashboard started glitching. On 9/19/2026, my vehicle would not start. The check engine, EPC, low battery voltage, and traction light came on. I had to call someone to…
I bought the vehicle 3 years ago and currently it is at the shop to have the engine wiring harnes repaired. A few weeks ago, my dashboard started glitching. On 9/19/2026, my vehicle would not start. The check engine, EPC, low battery voltage, and traction light came on. I had to call someone to…
The infotainment touch screen on my 2023 Volkswagen Taos has completely blacked out and failed, leaving my backup camera entirely inoperable. This has created a severe blind-spot hazard where I cannot safely reverse. On top of this failure, the vehicle has a chronic history of being in and out of…
I went to the Fiesta Albqueurque VW June 2025 multiple times resulting in close to 2 weeks without a car. Found a oil leak and head gasket - bolt jam replaced. In XXX, car shook, took it to first Fiesta ABQ, who identified a low battery charge. However, the car continued to shake end of XXX and we…
Brake Recall for VW 2023 Taos - Nov 2024 (10 or 11K Mileage). Brake pads changed. Continued to hear Brake Squeeking: taken in 10/15/2025, 11/14/2024, 1/3/2025, 5/17/2025. 12 mm at initial recall dropped to 7 mm at 17,900 miles. Upon leaving dealership, tech states VW uses "refurbished brake pads."…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Volkswagen Taos?
Owners most often report engine, service brakes, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 43 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Volkswagen Taos?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2023 Volkswagen Taos a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Taos model years, the 2023 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.