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Fuel systemPart report

2023 Volkswagen Taos Fuel system Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
11%of 110 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the fuel system of the 2023 Volkswagen Taos, 11% of the 110 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“On 9/5/2024 I brought the vehicle into the dealer for the 30000 mile service. Upon inspection the dealer found the rear brake pads were badly worn and needed replacement and that they were not under warranty and that I would be responsible for the cost. In February 2024 Volkswagen sent me a notice that they were extending the warranty on the rear pads to 24000 mi / 2 years from 12000 mi / 1year but did not indicate why. …”

NHTSA complaint #11615924, filed 2024-09

“The infotainment touch screen on my 2023 Volkswagen Taos has completely blacked out and failed, leaving my backup camera entirely inoperable. This has created a severe blind-spot hazard where I cannot safely reverse. On top of this failure, the vehicle has a chronic history of being in and out of the dealership service department for unresolved fuel system problems, specifically regarding the fuel injectors and fuel lines under warranty. The dealership has repeatedly failed to permanently fix this fuel defect. …”

NHTSA complaint #11766233, filed 2026-09

“Whole dash goes black while driving. Also fuel system is not up to par. Rear brakes fail after 6months on my third time changing them since I purchase the car.”

NHTSA complaint #11732878, filed 2026-04

“I purchased a 2023 VW Taos SE about a year ago (May 2025) as CPO less than 7k miles. It is still under the warranty; however, I already had to bring this Taos to the VW dealership for 3x. First was A/C was not cool enough. They found a leak. In June 2026, I had to bring due to the engine light being on. They found out EVAP fuel leak detection pump being faulty. And less than 1 month later (July 2026), once again the engine light came on. This time apparently EVAP canister is the problem and needs to be replaced . My Taos is currently at the dealership. …”

NHTSA complaint #11749355, filed 2026-07

“I was attempting to turn left across on coming traffic, plenty of room safety wise. The engine lagged and would not speed up. Pedal almost the the floor and I was going maybe 5 mph, the car was barley rolling and had the two cars coming not been paying attention I would have been tboned. Once through the intersection the vehicle aggressively sped up. Took the vehicle into the dealership they had it 28 days, confirmed they felt the engine lag and ran diagnostics and couldn’t find anything wrong but whatever they did fixed it for about 3 weeks and now the engine is lagging again.”

NHTSA complaint #11615792, filed 2024-09

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025215%
2024713%
20231211%
20226721%

Other parts of the 2023 Volkswagen Taos

Engine
43 complaints
Brakes
34 complaints
Electrical system
25 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Other or unknown
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
8 complaints
Lane departure
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 Volkswagen Taos

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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