2023 Volkswagen Taos problems, complaints & recalls

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Volkswagen Taos, most often about engine. There are 0 recalls for this model year.

Complaints: 109
Recalls: 0
Crashes: 2
Fires: 0
Injuries: 1
Median mileage: 10,092 mi

Key facts

Engine is the most-reported problem area, named in 44 of 109 complaints (40%).
Brakes (34) and electrical system (25) follow.
Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 10,092 mi.
Owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury.
It ranks 2nd of 5 Volkswagen Taos model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
That is 66% fewer complaints than the 2022 model year (319).

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)	Complaints
Engine	43
Service brakes	33
Electrical system	25
Power train	12
Fuel/propulsion system	12
Unknown or other	10
Vehicle speed control	9
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking	4

When problems happen (mileage)

Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2023 Volkswagen Taos complaints that list mileage.

2023 Volkswagen Taos recalls (0)

No recalls on file.

Recent 2023 Volkswagen Taos complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Filed Sep 23, 2026FLElectrical System
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 my vehicle would start. It was impossible for the vehicle to keep a charge and it kept acting up in traffic. The dealership now wants to charge me about $650…
NHTSA complaint #11766390 · source
Filed Sep 23, 2026FLElectrical System
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 my vehicle would start. It was impossible for the vehicle to keep a charge and it kept acting up in traffic. The dealership now wants to charge me about $650…
NHTSA complaint #11766389 · source
Filed Sep 22, 2026OKElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
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 department for unresolved fuel system problems, specifically regarding the fuel injectors and fuel lines under warranty. The dealership has repeatedly failed…
NHTSA complaint #11766233 · source
Filed Sep 14, 2026GAElectrical System
Marietta Volkswagen diagnosed a failed 5F module; the center display screen is completely inoperative; the rearview/backup-camera image therefore does not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse; VW says the module is on national backorder with no ETA; and the vehicle is being used by a [XXX] driver. Volkswagen Customer Care has already been contacted but could not help and that the repair is covered under warranty but cannot currently be completed so the vehicle…
NHTSA complaint #11764239 · source
Filed Sep 14, 2026TXBrakes
Brake Recall for VW 2023 Taos - Nov 2024 (10 or 11K Mileage). Brake pads changed. Continued to hear Brake Squeeking: taken in 10/15/2025, 11/14/2024, 1/3/2025, 5/17/2025. 12 mm at initial recall dropped to 7 mm at 17,900 miles. Upon leaving dealership, tech states VW uses "refurbished brake pads." Dealer washed pads, and sent me home. I have all invoices, they are larger in size. Unable to attach
NHTSA complaint #11764053 · source
Filed Sep 14, 2026TXFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
I went to the Fiesta Albqueurque VW June 2025 multiple times resulting in close to 2 weeks without a car. Found a oil leak and head gasket - bolt jam replaced. In XXX, car shook, took it to first Fiesta ABQ, who identified a low battery charge. However, the car continued to shake end of XXX and we then, took this to Rudolph volkswagon, [XXX], that blamed it on bad fuel (invoice attached). Check engine sign turned off for a day, and came back on on our major trip up north…
NHTSA complaint #11763999 · source
Filed Sep 9, 2026VAEngine
Low coolant warning in red triangle showed up on my 2023 TAOS. Coolant in the reservoir was very low. I notice that there is a Technical Service Bulletin 15-23-01 rather than an official safety recall on 2022 and 2023 Taos 1.5T for head gasket coolant leak. There are many complaints regarding this issue on many message boards. We all fear that this problem will intensify as we all move out of powertrain warranty. Can you please instruct Volkswagen to have a recall on this…
NHTSA complaint #11763046 · source
Filed Aug 26, 2026FLAcceleration & Cruise Control
At highway speeds, the speedometer does not show actual moving speed. I’ve noticed it will be ranging 5-10 mph difference. Car will display 65 mph but police radar and gps will say a speed in the 70s. Everything stock.
NHTSA complaint #11759606 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology