Volkswagen Taos Best and Worst Years (2022–2025)
The 2022 Volkswagen Taos is the year to avoid, with 316 complaints, a complaint index of 100, 6 recalls, and engine problems reported at a median 21,000 miles. The 2025 model is the best year, with just 11 complaints and a complaint index of 0.
- Model years
- 4
- 2022–2025
- NHTSA complaints
- 489
- Recall campaigns
- 8
- Crashes reported
- 9
- Fires reported
- 0
- Top problem area
- Engine
Taos Complaint Index by year
Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.
Volkswagen Taos problems and recalls by year
Taos years to avoid: what went wrong
2022 Volkswagen Taos Index 100 · 316 complaints · 6 recalls
The 2022 Taos leads all years with 316 complaints and a complaint index of 100, the highest in the lineup. Engine issues make up 51% of its problem reports, with a median failure mileage around 22,000 miles; owners describe stalling and unintended acceleration from a stop. Brakes (20%) and fuel system (20%) issues followed, including a fuel delivery pump recall (23V214000) tied to sudden engine stalls. An ECU software recall (22V687000) addressed stalling in all-wheel-drive models, and an infotainment software recall (22V514000) also applied. Six recalls total were issued for this year, more than any other Taos model year.
2022 engine problems →2022 brakes problems →2022 fuel system problems →
Most common Volkswagen Taos problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.
- Engine230 (47%)
- Brakes115 (24%)
- Electrical System102 (21%)
- Fuel System84 (17%)
- Other72 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain66 (13%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras34 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires14 (3%)
- Structure & Body12 (2%)
- Airbags11 (2%)
Frequently asked questions
- What year Volkswagen Taos should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 Volkswagen Taos is the year to avoid, with 316 complaints and a complaint index of 100, the highest among all Taos model years.
- Is the 2025 Volkswagen Taos reliable?
- The 2025 Taos has the lowest complaint index (0) and just 11 complaints reported to NHTSA, making it the best-performing Taos year in this comparison.
- Does the 2022 Volkswagen Taos have recalls?
- Yes. The 2022 Taos has 6 recall campaigns, including a fuel delivery pump recall (23V214000) for sudden engine stalls and an ECU software recall (22V687000) for stalling in all-wheel-drive models.
- What is the most common problem with the Volkswagen Taos?
- Across all model years, engine problems are the top issue, accounting for 230 complaints, or 47% of all reports to NHTSA.
- Is the 2023 Volkswagen Taos a safe choice?
- The 2023 Taos carries a Caution verdict, with 109 complaints and a complaint index of 67, better than 2022 but still above the newer 2024 and 2025 model years.