Volkswagen Taos years to avoid and best years
There are not enough Volkswagen Taos years yet to compare newer ones with older ones. 2022 has the most complaints per year, at 70 (316 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2024 at 18 (from 53 complaints), 2023 at 27 (from 109 complaints), and 2022 at 70 (from 316 complaints). The Volkswagen Taos 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2022 Volkswagen Taos, 62 of 316 complaints name Engine.
Data as of .
2024
2023
2022
2025–26
Volkswagen Taos reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Volkswagen Taos. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 29.5 |
| 2025 → Too early | 6 | 11 | 2 | Electrical system | 29.5 |
| 2024 → Fewest | 18 | 53 | 0 | Service brakes | 29 |
| 2023 → Fewest | 27 | 109 | 0 | Engine | 29.5 |
| 2022 → Most | 70 | 316 | 6 | Engine | 29.5 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 full synthetic (VW 508.00) · 4.5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 215/55R17 (common; trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Launch-year Taos filings concentrate on fuel, stall, and suspension campaigns. NHTSA 21V-651 covers certain 2022 Taos where an underhood fuel-supply quick-connector can detach and leak fuel in the engine bay. NHTSA 21V-615 addresses certain 2022 AWD Taos where ECU software can stall the engine when coming to a stop. A related rear-suspension knuckle corrosion/fracture campaign also names Taos alongside Tiguan. Later years add more fuel-system and electronics campaigns—confirm every open recall on the VIN. Owner reports and issue summaries also cite EA211 1.5T coolant loss from water-pump/thermostat housing leaks and DSG shudder on dual-clutch trims.
Frequently asked questions
Which Volkswagen Taos years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2024 at 18 (from 53 complaints), 2023 at 27 (from 109 complaints), and 2022 at 70 (from 316 complaints).
Which Volkswagen Taos year has the most owner complaints?
2022 has the most complaints per year, at 70 (316 complaints). On the 2022 Volkswagen Taos, 62 of 316 complaints name Engine.
How do Volkswagen Taos owner complaints compare by year?
There are not enough Volkswagen Taos years yet to compare newer ones with older ones.
Which Volkswagen Taos years are too early to compare?
The Volkswagen Taos 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What oil does a Volkswagen Taos take?
US 1.5T Taos models commonly take about 4.5 qt of 0W-20 full synthetic meeting VW 508.00 with filter—confirm the filler-cap grade and owner’s manual.
What does NHTSA 21V-651 cover on early Taos?
Certain 2022 Taos where an underhood fuel-supply quick-connector can detach and leak fuel in the engine bay.
What tire size does the Taos commonly use?
215/55R17 is common; confirm the door placard for trim-dependent packages.