Taos (1st)
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TSI
1.5L 4-cyl Turbo / 158 hpView details
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1.5-I4-Gas
1.5L 4-cyl / 158 hpView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Volkswagen Taos, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2022-2025 Volkswagen Taos
On a used 2022-2025 Volkswagen Taos, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the engine (211), the brakes (116) and the electrical system (99). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 211 owner complaints on the 2022-2025 Volkswagen Taos about the engine, all engines combined.
- On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 116 owner complaints on the 2022-2025 Volkswagen Taos about the brakes.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 99 owner complaints on the 2022-2025 Volkswagen Taos about the electrical system.
- Let the engine idle for five minutes, walk around the car and smell for fuel.Safety. NHTSA has 86 owner complaints on the 2022-2025 Volkswagen Taos about the fuel system, all engines combined.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 68 owner complaints on the 2022-2025 Volkswagen Taos about the transmission and drivetrain, all engines combined.
Recalls (8)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Taos vehicles. In the event of a rear-end crash, the fuel pressure sensor may dislodge or separate from the fuel tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Jetta and Taos vehicles. The instrument panel may fail to display warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 TAOS vehicles. The fuel delivery pump may break, which could cause a sudden engine stall.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 TAOS vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The engine control unit (ECU) software may cause a stall when coming to a stop.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Taos vehicles. The underhood fuel supply quick-connector may detach from the fuel supply line causing a fuel leak in the engine compartment.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Taos vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The engine control unit (ECU) software may cause a stall when coming to a stop.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2022-2025 Volkswagen Taos complaints?
Owners have filed 493 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022-2025 Volkswagen Taos. The systems they name most often are the engine, the brakes and the electrical system.
Is the 2022-2025 Volkswagen Taos a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 493 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022-2025 Volkswagen Taos. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022-2025 Volkswagen Taos have?
NHTSA has 493 owner complaints on file for the 2022-2025 Volkswagen Taos as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2022-2025 Volkswagen Taos?
NHTSA lists 8 recalls covering some 2022-2025 Volkswagen Taos vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Volkswagen Taos?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the brakes and the electrical system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Taos?
The 2025 Volkswagen Taos received an overall 4-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 4 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 4 stars (14.7% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Standard. Lane Departure Warning: Standard. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 493 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.