Volkswagen Taos
Volkswagen · Cars · 2023
Volkswagen Taos (2023)
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99 complaints
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specs.g_fuel_economy
specs.city_mpg28
specs.highway_mpg36
specs.combined_mpg31
specs.annual_fuel_cost$2200
specs.ghg_score6 / 10
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specs.engine_size1.5 L
specs.cylinders4
specs.fuel_typeRegular
specs.transmissionAutomatic (S8)
specs.drivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
CO₂286 g/mi
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VOLKSWAGEN TAOS 2023 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
medium
I purchased a 2023 VW Taos SE about a year ago (May 2025) as CPO less than 7k miles. It is still under the warranty; however, I already had to bring this Taos to the VW dealership for 3x. First was A/C was not cool enough. They found a leak. In June 2026, I had to bring due to the engine light being on. They found out EVAP fuel leak detection pump being faulty. And less than 1 month later (July 2026), once again the engine light came on.  This time apparently EVAP canister is the problem and needs to be replaced . My Taos is currently at the dealership.   I am reporting this, in case other Taos owners have similar experiences. Thank you.
NHTSAUSJul 2026Source →
VOLKSWAGEN TAOS 2023 AIR BAGS
low
Only when lighter weight adults are in the front seat - if they move around at all the airbag sensor goes off. Meaning the airbags won’t deploy if we get into an accident. Seems like a major flaw! Even if while they are moving around an alarm went off why would it not reset once the person stopped moving around? It stays off for sometime afterward and beeps constantly. This has happened repeatedly and was told to keep cell phones off the seats. Believe me, we make sure the phones NEVER touch the seats any longer but it still happens and for a bit I just gave up reporting it to service but it happened again when I picked up my daughter from jfk on Tuesday
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
VOLKSWAGEN TAOS 2023 POWER TRAIN
medium
My 2023 VW Taos Se has been diagnosed with head gasket failure. Denied “goodwill assistance.” I did state that VW has issued a TSB (TSB 15-23-01. I currently have 80,380 miles on the vehicle. Known engineering failure, not wear and tear.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
VOLKSWAGEN TAOS 2023 SERVICE BRAKES
high
am reporting a recurring rear brake issue with my vehicle. The rear brake pads and rotors have required replacement approximately every 20,000 miles, which appears abnormal given that the front brake pads have never required replacement and are still measuring approximately 8 mm. The rear brakes have worn prematurely and unevenly compared with the front brakes despite normal driving conditions. I am concerned this may indicate a defect involving the rear braking system, electronic parking brake, brake bias, calipers, or related components. The recurring premature rear brake wear has created repeated repair costs and raises concern that the braking system may not be functioning as designed. I would like this documented for safety review.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
VOLKSWAGEN TAOS 2023 AIR BAGS
high
Air bags did not deploy after a direct driver side hit, and I was injured because of the accident. Car was declared a total loss by the insurance. The car is being held by State Farm if inspection needs to happen. I was hurt because of the car accident, and I fear for my life or my child’s life if they would have been in the car. I want to prevent any future injuries. I was driving 50 MPH on route 60 when I was hit on my side. There was no warning light on prior to the failure.
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
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status.certifiedstatus.safe4 Jun 2026
Lemon Score: 89. 16 data points. v3 scoring.
status.uncertainstatus.certified27 May 2026
Lemon Score: 100. 0 data points. v3 scoring.
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