Model year
2027 Volkswagen Taos
NHTSA's recall, complaint, and investigation files do not have a make and model name matched to the 2027 Volkswagen Taos (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The files may list it under a different name. No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 28–30 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,250–$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
NHTSA's files do not have a make and model name matched to this EPA model year. Counts below are not filled in from a different vehicle. EPA figures for this name are still listed.
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2027. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
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Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taos · 1.5L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 35 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| 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 2027 Volkswagen Taos at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.