Volkswagen Taos
The 2026 Volkswagen Taos is a generally good and dependable compact SUV with zero recalls and complaints, but 35 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) suggest potential for minor issues that warrant attention.
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2026 modelSpecifications by model year
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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 4 | 1.5 | Regular | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2025 | suv | 4 | 1.5 | Regular | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2024 | suv | 4 | 1.5 | Regular | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2023 | suv | 4 | 1.5 | Regular | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2022 | suv | 4 | 1.5 | Regular | Automatic 8-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotIntervention | parkAssist | rearAeb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2026 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS SUV N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2025 Volkswagen Taos SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Volkswagen Taos SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Volkswagen Taos SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Volkswagen Taos SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Volkswagen Taos is a generally good and dependable compact SUV with zero recalls and complaints, but 35 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) suggest potential for minor issues that warrant attention.
2025
The 2025 Volkswagen Taos offers good reliability with a public score of 6, but a high TSB count of 62 suggests potential for minor issues.
2024
Approach the 2024 Volkswagen Taos with caution; its below-average reliability verdict is primarily driven by a high incidence of critical safety-related failures like acceleration hesitation and brake issues occurring at very low mileage.
2023
Approach the 2023 Volkswagen Taos with caution; its below-average reliability verdict is primarily driven by significant engine concerns, including head gasket failures and overheating, which warrant thorough pre-purchase inspection.
2022
Approach the 2022 Volkswagen Taos with caution; its below-average reliability, particularly concerning engine stalling and power loss, makes it a high-risk used purchase.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Volkswagen Taos?
Carfocal currently has 5 published Taos reports, covering 2022 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Volkswagen Taos is a generally good and dependable compact SUV with zero recalls and complaints, but 35 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) suggest potential for minor issues that warrant attention.
Published year coverage: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Volkswagen Taos reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Volkswagen Taos. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 volkswagen taos is a generally good and dependable compact suv with zero recalls and complaints, but 35 technical service bulletins (tsbs) suggest potential for minor issues that warrant attention. and the 2026 volkswagen taos offers a compelling value proposition for used car shoppers prioritizing fuel efficiency and a solid safety record. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
5 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Volkswagen Taos?
Across Carfocal's published Taos guides, recurring problem areas include Brake Pads, Brake Rotors, and Spark Plugs. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brake Pads, Brake Rotors, and Spark Plugs.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 5
- Years tracked
- 5
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints