2023 Volkswagen Taos Reliability
The 2023 Volkswagen Taos has 110 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and service brakes. Compared with nearby Taos model years (2022–2025), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Taos's typical year, while the 2022 drew 325 complaints.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
110
NHTSA owner complaints
0
Recall campaigns
2
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2023 Volkswagen Taos complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 model year, filed between 2023 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 43 | 39% |
| Service brakes | 34 | 31% |
| Electrical system | 25 | 23% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 12 | 11% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 12 | 11% |
| Unknown or other | 11 | 10% |
| Speed control / throttle | 9 | 8% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | 7% |
2023 Volkswagen Taos recalls
No recall campaigns are listed for the 2023 Volkswagen Taos in NHTSA's recall database.
How the 2023 compares with nearby Taos years
Verdicts compare these Taos model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 325 | 6 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2023 (this page) | 110 | 0 | Engine | Solid |
| 2024 | 56 | 0 | Service brakes | Better year |
| 2025 | 14 | 2 | Electrical system | Too few reports |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2023 Volkswagen Taos on the used market
- Median asking price $20,764 at a median 33,141 miles, across 2,024 live US dealer listings in CarWhere's depreciation study.
What to check on a used 2023 Volkswagen Taos
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Fuel system: smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
Check this exact car
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2023 Volkswagen Taos reliability FAQ
Is the 2023 Volkswagen Taos reliable?
The 2023 Volkswagen Taos has 110 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and service brakes. Compared with nearby Taos model years (2022–2025), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Taos's typical year, while the 2022 drew 325 complaints.
What are the most common 2023 Volkswagen Taos problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Volkswagen Taos are engine (43), service brakes (34), electrical system (25), fuel / propulsion system (12). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2023 Volkswagen Taos have recalls?
No recall campaigns are listed for the 2023 Volkswagen Taos in NHTSA's recall database.
How does the 2023 Volkswagen Taos compare with the 2022 and 2024 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2022 has 325 complaints and 6 recalls (avoid); the 2024 has 56 complaints and 0 recalls (better year). The 2023 has 110 complaints and 0 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2023 Volkswagen Taos?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2023 Taos, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.