2023 Volkswagen TAOS: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
102 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
10,093 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 41 of 102 complaints (40.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 35 | 34.3% |
| Engine operation | 6 | 5.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 5.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 4.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 2.9% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 2.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 41 |
| Service Brakes | 32 |
| Electrical System | 21 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 4 |
Engine: 41; Service Brakes: 32; Electrical System: 21; Power Train: 12; Fuel/Propulsion System: 10; Unknown Or Other: 10; Vehicle Speed Control: 9; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 96 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2025 | 32 |
| 2026 | 21 |
2023: 22; 2024: 27; 2025: 32; 2026: 21
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 35 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 6 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11501733 · 2023-01-14 (January 14, 2023)
Within the first 24 hours of picking up this new car warnings for 3000rpm max appeared, engine overheating and potential damage to engine components appears and engine functioning was decreased, exhaust control malfaction message, and electronic engine control message with associated symbol for lane assist warning message. When the electronic engine control message with checklight appeared, acceleration was impaired and it was difficult to speed up on the road. There was the potential for fire and gasoline explosion and risk to drivers and pas…
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Owner report 11509843 · 2023-03-02 (March 2, 2023)
The contact rented a 2023 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in drive with the brake pedal depressed and entering the garage, he released the brake pedal and the vehicle rolled and stalled. Additionally, the vehicle failed to start. The contact had to hold the fob near the WIFI button to start the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 7,400.
Owner-reported narrative. 7,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 11509843 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11511376 · 2023-03-11 (March 11, 2023)
When put in reverse vehicle would not move (reverse back). Vehicle needs to be restarted several times for it to reverse properly. A safety issue when trying to maneuver in live traffic.
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Owner report 11514855 · 2023-03-31 (March 31, 2023)
Pulling into a parking spot, vehicle had a sudden burst of acceleration, as it was still on the road, resulting in an accident. Vehicle drove over a parking curb, hitting a small tree and a sign. Vehicle felt like there was a lag in response timing of the throttle to acceleration response. No one was injured, including myself the driver. Vehicle at this moment is at the VW dealership getting repaired. Insurance was notified at time of accident. No warning lights occurred at time of accident.
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Owner report 11516822 · 2023-04-13 (April 13, 2023)
Check engine light came on not long after buying the vehicle, additional electrical issues began including window regulator failures and battery failure.
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Owner report 11522771 · 2023-05-19 (May 19, 2023)
The blind spot warning and rear cross traffic warning features are listed on the VIN for my vehicle which I purchased new. However, they are not on the vehicle, I was not told they were not on the vehicle, and I didn't sign anything saying they were not on the vehicle. How can the ADAS (adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning) work without these key features? I don't trust VW to tell me if these other features work and I'm concerned for my safety to try these out.
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Owner report 11526084 · 2023-06-08 (June 8, 2023)
I purchased the 2023 Taos SE at the beginning of may. When accelerating on the highway, the ACC light and engine light came on and the car started rapidly decelerating. Lane assist, cruise control and ACC were not able to be used. I managed to pull to the side of the road, and was towed to a VW dealership in Rochester. The computer came back saying it was bad fuel. They drained the fuel, and charged us due to user error/using the wrong fuel. I have confirmation from the gas station this is incorrect. The next day, the same incident happened whe…
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Owner report 11528070 · 2023-06-21 (June 21, 2023)
Driving on the freeway driver cutt me off I had to apply the brakes fast car brakes did not stop the car smooth the brakes grabbed and locked up causing the car to skid off the road did not respond when applied during an emergency to avoid collision. Excessive brake dust and do not stop car.efficiently.
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Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.