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Volkswagen Taos recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 491 owner complaints for the Volkswagen Taos, covering model years 2022 to 2026. The 2022 model year drew the most complaints (316), and Engine is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 8 recall campaigns on file
  • 491 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 5 model years with data (2022–2026)
  • most complaints: 2022 (316 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine (199 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V258000 (reported Apr 22, 2026)
  • 9 complaints reporting a crash (1.8%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 2 complaints reporting an injury (0.4%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Volkswagen Taos complaints by model year

5 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2022 model year has the most complaints: 316 of 491, or 64.4%. Next come 2023 (109) and 2024 (53). The fewest are for 2026, with 2 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Volkswagen Taos owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2022–2026Column chart of 491 complaints across 5 model years. The highest is 2022 with 316. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2022: 316 complaints31620222023: 109 complaints10920232024: 53 complaints5320242025: 11 complaints1120252026: 2 complaints22026
Volkswagen Taos complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Volkswagen Taos complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
20223164010
20231092010
2024531000
2025112000
202620000
All model years4919020

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Volkswagen Taos components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Engine is the component named most often, in 199 complaints (40.5% of all 491), followed by Service Brakes (112) and Electrical System (98).

Components named most often in Volkswagen Taos complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Volkswagen Taos complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine19940.5%
Service Brakes11222.8%
Electrical System9820.0%
Fuel/Propulsion System7214.7%
Unknown or Other7114.5%
Power Train6613.4%
Vehicle Speed Control326.5%
Forward Collision Avoidance275.5%
Engine and Engine Cooling132.6%
Fuel System, Gasoline122.4%
Structure122.4%
Air Bags112.2%
Lane Departure102.0%
Visibility/Wiper91.8%
Back Over Prevention81.6%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Volkswagen Taos recalls

8 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Taos, newest first. The 8 campaigns cover model years 2022 to 2026. The 2022 model year appears in the most campaigns (6).

  • 8 recall campaigns
Volkswagen Taos recall campaigns covering each model year
2022: 6 campaigns2023: no campaigns2024: no campaigns2025: 2 campaigns2026: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V258000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Pressure Sensor

    Model years 2025–2026

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Taos vehicles. In the event of a rear-end crash, the fuel pressure sensor may dislodge or separate from the fuel tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

    Consequence:
    A fuel tank with a dislodged or separated fuel pressure sensor can leak fuel after a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a fuel pressure sensor wiring harness extension, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97TH. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 29, 2026.

    Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 26V185000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

    Model year 2025

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Jetta and Taos vehicles. The instrument panel may fail to display warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

    Consequence:
    An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the instrument panel software and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90Z5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 22, 2026.

    Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 23V214000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model year 2022

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 TAOS vehicles. The fuel delivery pump may break, which could cause a sudden engine stall.

    Consequence:
    A sudden engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20DV.

    Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

  4. NHTSA campaign 22V687000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (ECU/ECM) › Software

    Model year 2022

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 TAOS vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The engine control unit (ECU) software may cause a stall when coming to a stop.

    Consequence:
    An engine that stalls may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24iL.

    Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

  5. NHTSA campaign 22V514000

    Reported

    Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Software; Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

    Model year 2022

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Consequence:
    A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.

    Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

  6. NHTSA campaign 22V176000

    Reported

    Suspension

    Model year 2022

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.

    Consequence:
    A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42L8.

    Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

  7. NHTSA campaign 21V651000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 2022

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Taos vehicles. The underhood fuel supply quick-connector may detach from the fuel supply line causing a fuel leak in the engine compartment.

    Consequence:
    A fuel leak may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the connection and replace the fuel supply line and connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20DB.

    Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

  8. NHTSA campaign 21V615000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (ECU/ECM) › Software

    Model year 2022

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Taos vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The engine control unit (ECU) software may cause a stall when coming to a stop.

    Consequence:
    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 5, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24HH.

    Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Volkswagen Taos questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Volkswagen Taos have?

NHTSA lists 8 vehicle recall campaigns for the Volkswagen Taos, covering model years 2022 to 2026. The most recent, 26V258000, was reported on April 22, 2026 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”. The 2022 model year is covered by the most campaigns (6).

Which Volkswagen Taos model year has the most complaints?

The 2022 model year, with 316 of the 491 complaints in NHTSA’s file (64.4%). The next are 2023 (109) and 2024 (53). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Volkswagen Taos complaint?

Engine is the component named most often: 199 complaints, or 40.5% of all 491. Service Brakes (112) and Electrical System (98) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Volkswagen Taos?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Volkswagen dealer.

How many Volkswagen Taos complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 491 complaints, 9 report a crash, 0 a fire, 2 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.