2024 Volkswagen TAOS
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2024 Volkswagen TAOS has 70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.9x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (20% of all complaints), specifically: the contact owns a 2024 volkswagen taos. the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical failures. the contact stated while driving and slowly coming to a complete stop with her daughter in the front passenger’s seat, the contact felt the brake pedal suddenly traveling further down i.
70
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.9x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
BRAKES
14 complaints- • The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical failures. The contact stated while driving and slowly coming to a complete stop with her daughter in the front passenger’s seat, the contact felt the brake pedal suddenly traveling further down i
- • Parking brake randomly engaged on vehicle without button engagement. Also is able to engage while vehicle is not in park.
- • VOLKSWAGEN CARE CASE# 06671593. 2024 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS SE FWD CURRENT MILEAGE 11,411. ONGOING BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS FOR MONTHS ON BOTH FRONT AND REAR WHICH HAVE STILL NOT BEEN REPAIRED. LOUD GRINDING, SQUEAKING, GURGLING NOISES AND BURNT BRAKE PADS SMELL FROM FRONT BRAKES. BRAKES FEEL AS IF THEY
“The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical failures. The contact stated while driving and slowly coming to a complete stop with her daughter in the front passenger’s seat, the contact felt the brake pedal suddenly traveling further down i”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
12 complaints- • I was at a light with the car on and in drive. The light turned green and I pressed on the gas and the vehicle was unresponsive. I confirmed that the vehicle was turned on and actively in drive -- but when I pressed on the gas to accelerate, it wouldn't move. I had to turn the car off and on again f
- • I am writing to bring to your urgent attention a troubling issue I've encountered with my recently leased 2024 VW Taos, which I obtained in March 2024. This vehicle was meant to be a birthday gift to myself, a gesture of personal and professional advancement as I pursue my career as a home inspector
- • I pulled out of my neighborhood onto a freeway and tried to accelerate. The vehicle would not accelerate past 33mph despite continually pressing the gas. The ESC light briefly came on and eventually turned off, and eventually the car started to accelerate again.
“I was at a light with the car on and in drive. The light turned green and I pressed on the gas and the vehicle was unresponsive. I confirmed that the vehicle was turned on and actively in drive -- but when I pressed on the gas to accelerate, it wouldn't move. I had to turn the car off and on again f”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
9 complaints- • Malfunction: Acceleration failure from a full stop. on [XXX], with approx 300 miles on the vehicle, I needed to pull onto the two lanes going my direction on right. On my left was a wide curve blinded by large full trees on [XXX] in Delaware with traffic running 55-65ish. It was a doable look-twi
- • While driving I received an 'Auto Start/Stop' error message and my engine light was flashing. Lost drivetrain power. Pulled over and turned vehicle off. After letting it sit for 10 minutes I restarted the vehicle and the Auto Start/Stop error message displayed but no check engine light this time.
- • Car transmission is lagging. It’s unsafe merging on highway. Lags for way too long when changing lanes and accelerating.
“Malfunction: Acceleration failure from a full stop. on [XXX], with approx 300 miles on the vehicle, I needed to pull onto the two lanes going my direction on right. On my left was a wide curve blinded by large full trees on [XXX] in Delaware with traffic running 55-65ish. It was a doable look-twi”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
7 complaints- • The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical failures. The contact stated while driving and slowly coming to a complete stop with her daughter in the front passenger’s seat, the contact felt the brake pedal suddenly traveling further down i
- • VOLKSWAGEN CARE CASE# 06671593. 2024 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS SE FWD CURRENT MILEAGE 11,411. ONGOING BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS FOR MONTHS ON BOTH FRONT AND REAR WHICH HAVE STILL NOT BEEN REPAIRED. LOUD GRINDING, SQUEAKING, GURGLING NOISES AND BURNT BRAKE PADS SMELL FROM FRONT BRAKES. BRAKES FEEL AS IF THEY
- • While driving I received an 'Auto Start/Stop' error message and my engine light was flashing. Lost drivetrain power. Pulled over and turned vehicle off. After letting it sit for 10 minutes I restarted the vehicle and the Auto Start/Stop error message displayed but no check engine light this time.
“The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical failures. The contact stated while driving and slowly coming to a complete stop with her daughter in the front passenger’s seat, the contact felt the brake pedal suddenly traveling further down i”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
6 complaints- • My 2024 S AWD VW Taos has a serious lag when I need to speed up fast. The car does not go at all if I try to accelerate quickly and has almost caused many accidents. I have needed to quickly get out of the way of other drivers who were not paying attention and tried to accelerate quickly only to hav
- • Malfunction: Acceleration failure from a full stop. on [XXX], with approx 300 miles on the vehicle, I needed to pull onto the two lanes going my direction on right. On my left was a wide curve blinded by large full trees on [XXX] in Delaware with traffic running 55-65ish. It was a doable look-twi
- • The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while attempting to drive from a complete stop and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that there was a message regarding the engine and another unknown message displayed. The contact sta
“My 2024 S AWD VW Taos has a serious lag when I need to speed up fast. The car does not go at all if I try to accelerate quickly and has almost caused many accidents. I have needed to quickly get out of the way of other drivers who were not paying attention and tried to accelerate quickly only to hav”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 70 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐BRAKES: The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical failures. The contact stated while driving and slowly coming to a complete stop with her daughter in the front passenger’s seat, the contact felt the brake pedal suddenly traveling further down i
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: I was at a light with the car on and in drive. The light turned green and I pressed on the gas and the vehicle was unresponsive. I confirmed that the vehicle was turned on and actively in drive -- but when I pressed on the gas to accelerate, it wouldn't move. I had to turn the car off and on again f
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: Malfunction: Acceleration failure from a full stop. on [XXX], with approx 300 miles on the vehicle, I needed to pull onto the two lanes going my direction on right. On my left was a wide curve blinded by large full trees on [XXX] in Delaware with traffic running 55-65ish. It was a doable look-twi
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical failures. The contact stated while driving and slowly coming to a complete stop with her daughter in the front passenger’s seat, the contact felt the brake pedal suddenly traveling further down i
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Volkswagen TAOS — Year Comparison
How does 2024 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
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At a Glance
- Complaints
- 70
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 3
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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