Volkswagen Taos years to avoid
More than twice the Taos's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Volkswagen Taos years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Volkswagen Taos complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Volkswagen Taos problems
All model years combined.
- Engine213
- Brakes117
- Electrical103
- Fuel system88
- Transmission69
- Driver assistance40
- Acceleration33
- Visibility16
- Body14
- Airbags14
- Suspension9
- Wheels7
Most reported problems on the Volkswagen Taos
Check engine light 85Stalling 47Overheating 34Jerking 25Premature wear 20Grinding brakes 20Backup camera 19Engine failure 17Loss of power 16Screen failure 16Won't shift 14
Volkswagen Taos problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 4 | Acceleration | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 14 | Electrical | 2 | 2 | ||
| 2024 | - | 56 | Brakes | 5,479 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2023 | - | 110 | Engine | 10,185 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 7 | 326 | Engine | 21,000 | 6 | 6 | Avoid |
Recalls 8
Volkswagen Taos warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- Volkswagen has extended the Warranty coverage for the Evap Leak Detection Pump (LDP) to 15 years or...
- The Rear Brake Pad Limited Warranty Extension has been revised to include model year 2025 for Certain...
- These documents are for the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Limited Warranty Extension as part of the...
Questions about the Volkswagen Taos
What years of the Volkswagen Taos should you avoid?
2022. It has more than twice the Volkswagen Taos's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2022 alone has 326, mostly about engine and fuel system.
What is the best year for a used Volkswagen Taos?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Volkswagen Taos?
Engine, with 213 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (117) and electrical (103).
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Taos have?
8 recalls between 2022 and 2026. The 2022 model year has the most, with 6.
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