2024 Volkswagen Taos reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2024 Volkswagen Taos holds 53 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 18 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 3 Taos years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (16 of 53), then Electrical system (9) and Engine (9). The most filings arrived in 2025 (24 of 53). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.
The 2023 Taos has 109 complaints, 27 per year, and the 2025 has 11 complaints, 6 per year. The 2024 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.
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 2024 Volkswagen Taos. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (53 total)
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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"I have a 2024 Volkswagen Taos, stock tires and rims, I reported a difference in the vehicles speed that scales at 50mph (speedometer) and every GPS reading 53, at 60mph the GPS reads 64, at 70 GPS reads 76, and at 80…"
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"The center console repeatedly displays the message "Emergency call cannot be made." The message first appeared in approximately a few months after starting the lease and has recurred since. When it appears it interrupts…"
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"I have been to the dealership numerous times since buying the vehicle over engine issues. Typically what happens is either the epc, check engine light, or both come on. All advanced driver systems turn off and the car…"
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"I am filing this complaint because Volkswagen is refusing to honor its factory powertrain warranty to cover a catastrophic internal engine failure on a vehicle with only 22,531 miles. The vehicle is well within its…"
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"The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera was intermittently inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The…"
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 | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG | $2400 |
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 2024 Volkswagen Taos reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2024 Volkswagen Taos holds 53 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 18 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 3 Taos years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2024 Volkswagen Taos?
The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (16 of 53), then Electrical system (9) and Engine (9). The most filings arrived in 2025 (24 of 53). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.
Is the 2024 Volkswagen Taos more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2023 Taos has 109 complaints, 27 per year, and the 2025 has 11 complaints, 6 per year. The 2024 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.
Has the 2024 Volkswagen Taos been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2024 Volkswagen Taos.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Volkswagen Taos?
Owners have filed 53 complaints about the 2024 Volkswagen Taos with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2024 Volkswagen Taos get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Volkswagen Taos is 29 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.