Volkswagen Taos years to avoid
The Volkswagen Taos years to avoid are 2022, 2023 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
765
Total complaints
8
Recall campaigns
2022–2026
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Taos years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | High complaint rate | 500 | |
| 2023 | High complaint rate | 164 |
Every Taos year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 22 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 78 | 0 | |
| 2023avoid | 164 | 0 | |
| 2022avoid | 500 | 6 |
Common questions
What are the worst Volkswagen Taos years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Taos years to avoid are 2022, 2023. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Volkswagen Taos?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Taos years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Taos have?
Across all model years, the Taos has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 765 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.