2023 Volkswagen Taos Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2023 Volkswagen Taos, and owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2023 Volkswagen Taos. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
109 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 Volkswagen Taos have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 28,114 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 32 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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. T”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 23, 2026 · Electrical 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. T”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 23, 2026 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2023 Volkswagen Taos (Taos 4motion). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 28–31 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 25–28 / 32–36 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7); Automatic (S8) |
Compare Volkswagen Taos model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volkswagen Taos model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Volkswagen Taos | 6 | 318 |
| 2023 Volkswagen Taos | 0 | 109 |
| 2024 Volkswagen Taos | 0 | 55 |
| 2025 Volkswagen Taos | 2 | 11 |
| 2026 Volkswagen Taos | 1 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2023 Volkswagen Taos
How do I know if my 2023 Volkswagen Taos has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volkswagen dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.