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2025 Volkswagen Taos

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
4
of 5 stars
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
31
combined

Open recalls on record

2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls2
Complaints9
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2025 Volkswagen Taos

2 recalls
9 complaints
31 MPG combined
4/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
9
Complaints citing a crash
1

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 26V185000high

    Electrical issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Jetta and Taos vehicles. The instrument panel may fail to display warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

  • 26V258000high

    Fuel system issue

    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 Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Consumer complaints

9 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

9
Total
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ELECTRICAL3
  • ENGINE3
  • FUEL SYSTEM1
  • BRAKES1
  • OTHER1

Normal Range

9 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves a crash.

Most reported problems

electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)3
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)3
fuel system problems (leaks, pump failure)1

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Drive type
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
1.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic (S8)
Seats
0

Fuel economy

28

City

36

Hwy

31

Comb

Annual cost
$1,950
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 26V258000

    A fuel tank with a dislodged or separated fuel pressure sensor can leak fuel after a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.

  2. Recall

    Recall 26V185000

    An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.