Model year
2026 Volkswagen Taos
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 4 complaints for the 2026 Volkswagen Taos (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (1), STRUCTURE:BODY (1), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (1). NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 28–31 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,150–$2,400, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2022 322 complaints
- 2023 110 complaints
- 2024 55 complaints
- 2025 12 complaints
- 2026 4 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
26V258000 · Apr 22, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:PRESSURE SENSOR
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Taos vehicles. In the event of a rear-end crash, the fuel pressure sensor may dislodge or separate from the fuel tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…
Complaints
4 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV N/A AWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.147 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV N/A FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taos · 1.5L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 36 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| Taos 4motion · 1.5L · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2026 Volkswagen Taos at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.