Across the 5 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 504 owner complaints for the Volkswagen Taos. The 2022 model year has the most complaints (323).
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 of 5 | 30 | |
| 2025 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 4 of 5 | 30 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 55 | 1 | 4 of 5 | 29 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 110 | 2 | 4 of 5 | 30 | |
| 2022 | 6 | 323 | 6 | 4 of 5 | 30 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
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."