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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2024 Volkswagen Taos.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Label
2024-05-15 · campaign 2024-274
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the year of manufacture listed on the compliance label is incorrect. Canadian regulations require the month and year of the vehicle's date of manufacture to be listed on the compliance label.
Safety Risk:
This error could cause confusion when trying to identify the model year of the vehicle using the compliance label.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install an overlay (label) on the compliance label.
Owner complaints (55)
Owners filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Volkswagen Taos (1 crashes reported). Among 5 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 55).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Service brakes | 17 | |
| Unknown or other | 15 | |
| Electrical system | 10 | |
| Engine | 9 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2024 Volkswagen Taos.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2024 Volkswagen Taos SUV FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2024 Volkswagen Taos SUV AWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2024 Volkswagen Taos version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Taos 1.5 L Automatic (S8) | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Taos 4motion 1.5 L Automatic (AM-S7) | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,500 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.