Volkswagen Taos Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Every Volkswagen Taos model year (20222026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

5
Years Tracked
4
Total Recalls
395
Total Complaints
3
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

Volkswagen Taos Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2022

3 recalls · 276 complaints

2 reported injuries

Top issue: ENGINE

Problem score: 289

#2 WORST
2023

0 recalls · 82 complaints

1 reported injury

Top issue: ENGINE

Problem score: 84

#3 WORST
2024

0 recalls · 34 complaints

Top issue: SERVICE BRAKES

Problem score: 34

Best Volkswagen Taos Years to Buy

#1 BEST
2025

1 recall · 3 complaints

Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Problem score: 6

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Volkswagen Taos — Year-by-Year Problem Report

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsProblem ScoreVerdict
202600
0
Excellent
202513
6
Excellent
2024034
34
Good
20230821
84
Good
202232762
289
Avoid

All 5 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.

Volkswagen Taos Shopping Guide by Era

2018–Present

Best: 2026

Recent Taos models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year Taos should I avoid?+

Avoid the 2022 Volkswagen Taos if possible. It has 3 recalls, 276 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 289 — the highest in our dataset.

What is the best year Taos to buy?+

The 2025 Volkswagen Taos is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 6. It has only 1 recall and 3 complaints on record with NHTSA.

Which Taos has the fewest problems?+

The 2025 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.

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