2023 Volkswagen Taos: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 100 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
100
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
1
Injuries
16.0
Severity index
Severity index 16.0 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 80 2023 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2023 Volkswagen Taos ranks 70 of 80 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 12% of its model-year peers. See the full 2023 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 40 | 40.0% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 33 | 33.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 21 | 21.0% |
| POWER TRAIN | 12 | 12.0% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 10 | 10.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 | 10.0% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 8 | 8.0% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 | 8.0% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 40 of 100 complaints (40.0%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2025 | 32 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 19 |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.