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Volkswagen Taos Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 5 model years, NHTSA lists 8 recalls and 504 owner complaints for the Volkswagen Taos. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Volkswagen Taos by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Volkswagen Taos | 0 | 4 | |
| 2025 Volkswagen Taos | 2 | 12 | |
| 2024 Volkswagen Taos | 0 | 55 | |
| 2023 Volkswagen Taos | 0 | 110 | |
| 2022 Volkswagen Taos | 6 | 323 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Volkswagen models.
Volkswagen Taos: questions owners ask
Which Volkswagen Taos year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Volkswagen Taos model years with the most are the 2022 (323), 2023 (110) and 2024 (55). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Volkswagen Taos years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2024 (55), 2023 (110) and 2022 (323), out of 3 model years from 2022 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Taos have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 2 Volkswagen Taos model years, 8 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2022 (6), 2025 (2) and 2023 (0). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Volkswagen Taos years have the most check engine light complaints?
64 owner complaints across 3 Volkswagen Taos model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2022 (52), 2023 (9) and 2024 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Volkswagen Taos years have the most stalling complaints?
57 owner complaints across 3 Volkswagen Taos model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2022 (46), 2023 (6) and 2024 (5) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Volkswagen Taos years have the most overheating complaints?
50 owner complaints across 2 Volkswagen Taos model years describe the engine overheating or coolant loss. The most were filed for the 2022 (38) and 2023 (12) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Volkswagen Taos years have the most start-stop system complaints?
22 owner complaints across 2 Volkswagen Taos model years describe problems with the automatic start-stop system. The most were filed for the 2022 (18) and 2023 (4) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.