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2025 Volkswagen Taos Problems

Compared with other Volkswagen Taos years

Too new to compare

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
31 mpgcombined, 1.5L 4-cyl FWD · 28 city / 36 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Volkswagen Taos (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2025 Volkswagen Taos. The part named most often is electrical system, with 5 complaints (38% of the total), followed by engine (3) and forward collision avoidance (3). Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 153 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 26 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 36 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Body and structure (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “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”

NHTSA complaint #11747436, filed 2026-06

Engine: “My 2025 Volkswagen Taos is exhibiting active symptoms of a known safety recall involving electrical system malfunctions. The vehicle experienced multiple failures including the instrument cluster going blank, screens shutting off, and a false start condition where the dashboard illuminated with multiple warning lights. The vehicle became inoperable and required towing to a Volkswagen dealership. The dealership confirmed that the symptoms are consistent with the current recall but stated there is no available remedy at this time. …”

NHTSA complaint #11734340, filed 2026-04

Forward collision avoidance: “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 trolley and train tracks are close by. It is my habit to tap the brakes before any tracks even when there are no warning signals. When I tapped the brakes on the Taos, there was no response. Once I was over the tracks, I applied the brakes again and again, with no response. …”

NHTSA complaint #11740764, filed 2026-05

Brakes: “The brake pedal failed and went to the floor; the vehicle would not brake. The service center identified the issue as a problem with the master cylinder. The vehicle had been serviced at an authorized service center every 10,000 miles. This incident occurred while driving and posed a threat to life and safety; the vehicle is a 2025 model.”

NHTSA complaint #11763335, filed 2026-09

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

202613
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Volkswagen Taos. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Taos · SUV AWD★★★★☆4 / 4554 · 14.7% risk
Taos · SUV FWD★★★★☆4 / 4554 · 17.4% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2025 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2024: same overall rating; 2026: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2025 Volkswagen Taos version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Taos FWD1.5L 4-cyl8-speed automatic283631$2,150
Taos 4motion AWD1.5L 4-cyl8-speed automatic253328$2,400

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2025 Volkswagen Taos → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 153 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 153 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volkswagen Taos

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202513—2431—Too new
2024563,9900431Too new to compareToo new
202311010,0920431Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Too new
202232421,0006431Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising

All Volkswagen Taos model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025 Volkswagen Taos have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2025 Volkswagen Taos as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2025 Volkswagen Taos is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 5 complaints (38% of the total), followed by engine with 3.

Has the 2025 Volkswagen Taos been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2025 Volkswagen Taos do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 Volkswagen Taos 4 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2025 Volkswagen Taos get?

The EPA rates the 2025 Volkswagen Taos (Taos, 1.5L 4-cyl) at 31 mpg combined, 28 city and 36 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.