Volkswagen Taos
Volkswagen · Coches · 2023
Volkswagen Taos
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45 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
specs.g_engine_drivetrain
specs.engine_size1.5 L
specs.cylinders4
specs.fuel_typeRegular
specs.transmissionAutomatic (S8)
specs.drivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
CO₂286 g/mi
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specs.vehicle_classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2×2

specs.data_sourced_from FuelEconomy.gov (specs.energy_dept)

product.complaints_section45 total
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 →
VOLKSWAGEN TAOS 2023 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
medium
This vehicle has a known design flaw which causes the cylinder gasket to leak and require replacement. VW has only issued a Technical Service Notice which was no provided to owners regarding the part that needed replacement. They are correcting the problem with a differently designed part in order to try to cure the design flaw. This can cause catastrophic engine failure. It should have been a recall. I should have been notified and the car should have been repaired at VW’s expense. They have explained since your agency didn’t issue a recall, they dot need to inform the public. Now they are expecting me to pay $3000 to correct their design error and also pay for rental car while it is under repair. This is a major violation of the lemon law, and yet there are numerous verified complaints. Issue a recall on the 2023 Taos, they are clearly scamming owners and leaving them in danger with a vehicle that has a faulty engine part. Owners like me, should have their car repaired by the responsible party, VW
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
VOLKSWAGEN TAOS 2023 POWER TRAIN
medium
On April 27, 2025, in [XXX] , the vehicle displayed a low coolant warning in the morning. The owner replenished the coolant as instructed, the warning cleared, and the vehicle was driven to work without incident. Later that day, while traveling southbound on [XXX] at approximately 60 mph, the engine overheat warning activated, forcing the driver to stop and pull over. The vehicle required two separate tows — first to the residence, then to the dealership the following day. On April 30, 2025, the dealership completed a full warranty repair replacing the engine head gasket and seals under TSB 2071245/1, a Volkswagen-issued Technical Service Bulletin acknowledging a known manufacturing defect in the 2022–2023 Taos cooling system, for which there is no recall issued. A formal case was opened with VW Customer Care prior to the repair visit and is on record. This incident occurred just before the vehicle’s warranty expiration at 30,000 miles. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
VOLKSWAGEN TAOS 2023 SERVICE BRAKES
low
Rear brake wearing out extremely fast. No warning from VW Replaced twice in 40 000
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
VOLKSWAGEN TAOS 2023 ENGINE
low
Started driving, engine light comes on and it shows error code “start/stop error” Car won’t go past 30pmh.
NHTSAUSMar 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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