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2024 Volkswagen Taos Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Volkswagen Taos, most often about the brakes (31% of complaints). It is the 3rd most complained-about Taos model year since 2000.

Complaints55
Recalls0
Crashes reported1
Fires reported0
Injuries reported0

Most common 2024 Volkswagen Taos problems

  1. Brakes

    17 complaints · 31%

    The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical failures. The contact stated while driving and slowly coming to a complete stop with her daughter in the front passenger’s seat, the contact felt the brake pedal suddenly traveling further down independently, and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2024, at 1,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that there was an abnormal squeaking sound coming from the brakes. The contact stated that the brakes were metal-on-metal after a brake replacement the month prior. There were no warning lights illuminated. The rear driver’s side brake pads were extremely…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 23,000 miles
  2. Other or unspecified

    15 complaints · 27%

  3. Engine

    11 complaints · 20%

    Parts named most often: engine.

    The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated for an extended period before suddenly accelerating rapidly, almost causing a crash. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 2,500 miles
    The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The check coolant warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 24,000 miles
  4. Electrical

    10 complaints · 18%

    The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical failures. The contact stated while driving and slowly coming to a complete stop with her daughter in the front passenger’s seat, the contact felt the brake pedal suddenly traveling further down independently, and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2024, at 1,000 miles
  5. Fuel system

    7 complaints · 13%

    Parts named most often: delivery.

    The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while attempting to drive from a complete stop and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that there was a message regarding the engine and another unknown message displayed. The contact stated that bystanders…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 5,479 miles
  6. Driver assistance

    5 complaints · 9%

    Parts named most often: adaptive cruise control, assist, blind spot detection, warnings.

  7. Visibility and wipers

    5 complaints · 9%

    Parts named most often: rear window wiper/washer.

    The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the windshield wipers activated independently. The contact was unable to turn off the windshield wipers; however, they would turn off independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer several times to…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 1,605 miles
    The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 - 60 MPH, the rear driver's side window exploded, causing pieces of glass to land on the contact's child, seated inside the vehicle. There were no injuries sustained. The contact used a blanket to cover the window and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 23,000 miles
  8. Speed control

    4 complaints · 7%

    Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.

    The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated for an extended period before suddenly accelerating rapidly, almost causing a crash. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 2,500 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2024 Volkswagen Taos recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2024 Volkswagen Taos

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Volkswagen Taos?
By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (17 complaints); other or unspecified (15 complaints); engine (11 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2024 Volkswagen Taos have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2024 Volkswagen Taos. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2024 a bad year for the Volkswagen Taos?
It is the 3rd most complained-about Taos model year since 2000, with 55 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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