2024 Volkswagen TaosProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 56 owner complaints about the 2024 Volkswagen Taos, most often about the service brakes. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC BY 2.0.
Where the 2024 Volkswagen Taos has problems
56 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 17 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 15 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2024 Volkswagen Taos recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2024 vs. every other Taos year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Taos median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
2024 Volkswagen Taos safety ratings
2024 Volkswagen Taos SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
What Taos owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
During a routine multi-point inspection, my 2024 Volkswagen Taos rear brake pads were found completely worn down to 1mm at just over 24,000 miles. Premature rear brake pad wear on 2022–2024 VW Taos vehicles is a widely documented defect that degrades braking performance, increases stopping…
Brake grinding constantly Infotainment overheating and shutting down Additional money on car insurance due to android auto failure with infotainment system Odometer doubling milage during infotainment failures Wipers going by themselves Windows go down when pressing up SOS BOX making random beeping…
Since the first weeks of ownership, my 2024 Volkswagen Taos has exhibited a persistent brake system defect: loud metallic grinding/scraping/squealing noise when braking, vibration when braking, and sensation that brakes are not engaging properly. The defect affects both front and rear brakes. At…
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