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2024 Volkswagen Taos Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

33/100

#3 most-complained of 4 Taos years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2024 Volkswagen Taos has 53 NHTSA complaints, a Complaint Index of 33, and ranks 3rd of 4 model years with a "Good" verdict. Brakes (30%) and Engine (25%) are the top complaint areas, with no recalls filed.

Complaints
53
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
29
26 city / 34 hwy

Top 2024 Volkswagen Taos problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes16 (30%)
  2. Other14 (26%)
  3. Engine13 (25%)
  4. Electrical System10 (19%)
  5. Fuel System7 (13%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (11%)
  7. Visibility & Wipers4 (8%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (6%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain3 (6%)
  10. Lane Departure2 (4%)

What owners report

  • Some owners describe sudden unintended acceleration paired with Automatic Emergency Braking failure, leading to a crash in traffic.
  • Drivers report the vehicle hesitating or refusing to accelerate quickly, creating near-miss situations when merging or pulling into traffic.
  • Owners describe the brake pedal traveling further down on its own while slowing to a stop, along with other electrical glitches.
  • Some report the parking brake engaging on its own without the button being pressed, even while the vehicle is moving.
  • Headlights have reportedly detached from their housing and swung side to side while driving at night.
  • A rear tire reportedly exploded while driving, with visible damage found after pulling over.
2024 Volkswagen Taos complaints: complaints filed per month7May 2024Sep 2024Apr 2025Aug 2025Dec 2025May 2026Sep 2026
81 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2024 to Sep 2026; peak May 2024 (7).

2024 Volkswagen Taos recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2024 Volkswagen Taos fuel economy and fuel cost

City
26 MPG
Highway
34 MPG
Combined
29 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,250
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2024 compared with other Taos years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Avoid100316629.5
2023Caution67109029.5
2024Good3353029
2025Best011229.5

All Volkswagen Taos years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Volkswagen Taos reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2024 Taos has a Complaint Index of 33 and ranks 3rd best out of 4 model years, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other Taos years.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Volkswagen Taos?
Brakes are the top complaint area, making up 30% of complaints (16 of 53), followed by Engine issues at 25% (13 complaints).
Does the 2024 Volkswagen Taos have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2024 Taos, compared to 6 recalls for the 2022 model year and 2 for the 2025 model year.
How does the 2024 Taos compare to other model years?
The 2024 Taos has a Complaint Index of 33, better than the 2022 (100, Avoid) and 2023 (67, Caution) model years, but not as low as the 2025 model year, which scores 0 and is rated Best.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.