2023 Volkswagen Taos problems and complaints
Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Volkswagen Taos. The most-reported areas: Engine (43), Service Brakes (34), Electrical System (25).
Key takeaways
- 109 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 43 | 39% |
| Service Brakes | 34 | 31% |
| Electrical System | 25 | 23% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | 11% |
| Power Train | 12 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 8% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 7% |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 3% |
| Wheels | 3 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Volkswagen Taos SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Volkswagen Taos SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-23
I bought the vehicle 3 years ago and currently it is at the shop to have the engine wiring harnes repaired. A few weeks ago, my dashboard started glitching. On 9/19/2026, my vehicle would not start. The check engine, EPC, low battery voltage, and traction light came on. I had to call someone to give me a jump so that m...
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-23
I bought the vehicle 3 years ago and currently it is at the shop to have the engine wiring harnes repaired. A few weeks ago, my dashboard started glitching. On 9/19/2026, my vehicle would not start. The check engine, EPC, low battery voltage, and traction light came on. I had to call someone to give me a jump so that m...
Electrical System,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-22
The infotainment touch screen on my 2023 Volkswagen Taos has completely blacked out and failed, leaving my backup camera entirely inoperable. This has created a severe blind-spot hazard where I cannot safely reverse. On top of this failure, the vehicle has a chronic history of being in and out of the dealership service...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.