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2023 Volkswagen Taos

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Taos years

Owner complaints for the 2023 Volkswagen Taos are substantially higher than the model-year median of 53.

Counts are not adjusted for sales, age, mileage exposure or reporting. A lower count does not establish that a car is problem-free.

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106Owner complaints

Model-year median: 53

0Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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Inspection summary

2023 Volkswagen Taos

NHTSA snapshot: September 18, 2026. 106 owner complaints · 0 recall campaigns · 0 investigations.

Counts are not failure probabilities and are not adjusted for sales, age, mileage exposure or reporting. One report may name several categories. Comparison method and limitations.

Top reported categories (up to 5)

  • Engine: 42 reports
  • Service Brakes: 33 reports
  • Electrical System: 22 reports
  • Power Train: 12 reports
  • Fuel/propulsion System: 11 reports

Full reported-category list and vehicle report

Recall links

    No recall campaigns in this snapshot.

    Check a VIN with NHTSA. Model-level history does not establish whether a particular VIN is affected or repaired.

    Print the top reported categories, recall links, snapshot date and comparison limits.

    How this year compares

    Owner complaints by model year

    Other model years Selected year
    314
    2022    106
    2023    53
    2024    10
    2025    2
    2026
    Compare all Taos years →

    Counts vary with age, sales, mileage exposure and reporting. They are not failure rates.

    What owners reported most

    Engine
    42    Service Brakes
    33    Electrical System
    22    Power Train
    12    Fuel/propulsion System
    11
    All reported categories
    Unknown Or Other
    10    Vehicle Speed Control
    9    Forward Collision Avoidance
    8    Lane Departure
    3    Wheels
    3    Air Bags
    2    Back Over Prevention
    2    Suspension
    2    Visibility/wiper
    2    Engine And Engine Cooling
    1    Service Brakes, Hydraulic
    1    Steering
    1    Structure
    1    Tires
    1    Visibility
    1

    Tap a category to read its complaints. One report may name several components.

    When problems were reported

    Mileage at the reported incident

    Limited mileage data: 6 of 106 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

    NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

    What to inspect

    Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

    • Engine. Review the 42 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
    • Service Brakes. Review the 33 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
    • Electrical System. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

    NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

    2 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports

    Wheels complaints

    3 reports
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    Mileage unknown · Nov 11, 2025
    Wheels

    Premature tire wear. OEM tires worn out after 32000 miles. Dealership states that tires are worn out and need to be replaced. Tires wearing out this fast indicates a problem in the suspension design of the vehicle that could lead to decreased traction and handling and contribute to an accident. Dealership/manufacturer are of…

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    Premature tire wear. OEM tires worn out after 32000 miles. Dealership states that tires are worn out and need to be replaced. Tires wearing out this fast indicates a problem in the suspension design of the vehicle that could lead to decreased traction and handling and contribute to an accident. Dealership/manufacturer are offering no explanation or solution to the premature wear issue.

    NHTSA ODI #11698760

    Mileage unknown · Apr 29, 2024
    Service BrakesWheels

    Defective braking system Persistent noise from brake pads and rotors After many attempts to fix the issue, dealer stated there is nothing further they can do

    NHTSA ODI #11585819

    Mileage unknown · Dec 18, 2023
    Service BrakesSuspensionWheels

    Rear brake pads and rotors went out twice Noise coming front wheel at low speed Window goes down when you press up

    NHTSA ODI #11560804

    Recall campaigns

    0

    No recalls in this snapshot.

    Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

    Defect investigations

    0

    No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.

    An investigation is not a finding of a defect, and closure does not prove a vehicle is problem-free.