2023 Volkswagen Taos reliability
Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Volkswagen Taos over 4 years — 27 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Taos years here — under the median of the other years, which is 44. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (43 of 109), then Service brakes (33) and Electrical system (25). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
The 2022 Taos has 316 complaints, 70 per year, and the 2024 has 53 complaints, 18 per year. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2023 Volkswagen Taos. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (109 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"I bought the vehicle 3 years ago and currently it is at the shop to have the engine wiring harnes repaired. A few weeks ago, my dashboard started glitching. On 9/19/2026, my vehicle would not start. The check engine,…"
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"I bought the vehicle 3 years ago and currently it is at the shop to have the engine wiring harnes repaired. A few weeks ago, my dashboard started glitching. On 9/19/2026, my vehicle would not start. The check engine,…"
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"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…"
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"Marietta Volkswagen diagnosed a failed 5F module; the center display screen is completely inoperative; the rearview/backup-camera image therefore does not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse; VW says the…"
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"I went to the Fiesta Albqueurque VW June 2025 multiple times resulting in close to 2 weeks without a car. Found a oil leak and head gasket - bolt jam replaced. In XXX, car shook, took it to first Fiesta ABQ, who…"
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Taos | 1.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 28 | 36 | 31 MPG | $2100 |
| Taos 4motion | 1.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-wheel drive | 25 | 32 | 28 MPG | $2300 |
Specs and fitment
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2023 Volkswagen Taos reliable?
Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Volkswagen Taos over 4 years — 27 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Taos years here — under the median of the other years, which is 44. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2023 Volkswagen Taos?
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (43 of 109), then Service brakes (33) and Electrical system (25). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
Is the 2023 Volkswagen Taos more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2022 Taos has 316 complaints, 70 per year, and the 2024 has 53 complaints, 18 per year. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.
Has the 2023 Volkswagen Taos been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2023 Volkswagen Taos.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Volkswagen Taos?
Owners have filed 109 complaints about the 2023 Volkswagen Taos with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2023 Volkswagen Taos get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Volkswagen Taos is 29.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
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.