repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: pressure sensor
NewRisk. A fuel tank with a dislodged or separated fuel pressure sensor can leak fuel after a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
2025 Volkswagen TaosProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2025 Volkswagen Taos, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Volkswagen Taos has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Engine
3Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
2Visibility/wiper
2Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Vehicle speed control
1Air bags
1Wheels
1Back over prevention
55 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 1 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2025 Volkswagen Taos recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Best & worst years
2025 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
'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2025 Volkswagen Taos safety ratings
2025 Volkswagen Taos SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Taos owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
There was a safety recall on the 2025 VW Taos that I drive ([XXX]). On XXX an incident occurred causing a gear shift. The vehicle was dropped off at to Kelly Volkswagen in [XXX], [XXX] on XXX. The gear shift issue cause damage to the back on the vehicle. The collision center gave me a quote 3,600…
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
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…
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