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2025 Volkswagen Taos problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 22 complaints on file for the 2025 Volkswagen Taos — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

22

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2025 compare to other Taos years?

Taos NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted486 complaints2022: 486 complaints2023: 160 complaints2024: 71 complaints2025: 22 complaints2026: 1 complaints
Taos NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Volkswagen Taos problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance523%
Electrical System418%
Engine314%
Speed Control29%
Fuel System29%
Other29%
Transmission15%
Body & Structure15%
Tires & Wheels15%
Brakes15%

Does the 2025 Volkswagen Taos have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V258000Fuel SystemApril 22, 2026 · 38,710 units

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Taos vehicles. In the event of a rear-end crash, the fuel pressure sensor may dislodge or separate from the fuel tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Consequence

A fuel tank with a dislodged or separated fuel pressure sensor can leak fuel after a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install a fuel pressure sensor wiring harness extension, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97TH. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 29, 2026.

26V185000Electrical SystemMarch 25, 2026 · 75,323 units

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Jetta and Taos vehicles. The instrument panel may fail to display warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Consequence

An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the instrument panel software and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90Z5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 22, 2026.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I rented this car from Enterprise. When I pulled out of the rental car facility, the car lurched forward. I applied the brakes. The car slowed down but did not stop and I rolled out into the street to the right. Enterprise is on the top of the hill and Pacific Coast Highway is at the bottom. The…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · March 17, 2026 · crash

“My Toas since purchase, will lose its safety features for an indefinite amount of time. It will come back and go away. I have photo documentation of this. It will also at random times apply the brakes because it thinks I'm going to collide with something when nothing is there. This vehicle is faulty”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 9, 2025

“Driving south on [XXX] and was hit on the front driver side by a vehicle that jumped lanes while traveling north bound on [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 7, 2026

“The contact owns a 2025 Volkswagen Taos. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V258000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The parts for the recall repair were on back order. The contact stated that two local dealers were…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · June 29, 2026

“While driving with my ACC activated to 71MPH, I was pulled over by Mass state police and told that my speed was between 76-81MPH. I've since confirmed the statement of the officer to be accurate by comparing the displayed vehicle speed is lower than what's displayed on apps such as Waze and google…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · September 10, 2025

2025 Volkswagen Taos — common questions

Is the 2025 Volkswagen Taos reliable?

The record is thin — 22 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2025 Taos problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (5 complaints), electrical system (4 complaints), engine (3 complaints).

Does the 2025 Volkswagen Taos have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 Volkswagen Taos. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Volkswagen Taos years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Taos years to avoid are 2022, 2023. The cleanest record among Taos years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2025 Volkswagen Taos?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 Volkswagen Taos earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.