2024 Volkswagen

Taos

Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo

Volkswagen Taos: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Transmission: Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026

Engine & performance

HP: 158
Power to weight: 0.050 hp/lb
Axle ratio: 3.23
Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Aspiration: TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 36 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
MPG City: 28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
MPG Comb: 31 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Fuel $/yr: $2,000EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
CO₂: 286 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Eco Score: 6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Smog score: 7/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Real-world MPG: 34.1 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 3.1 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified: No

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Seats: 5NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Seat rows: 2NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 176 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width: 73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height: 65 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase: 106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight: 3,175 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
GVWR class: Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol: 100 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Cargo Vol: 28 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating: ★★★★★
Rollover rating: ★★★★★
Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: Standard
Lane-departure warning: Standard
Recalls: 0
Owner complaints: 55

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

Backup cameraStandard

Driver assist

Adaptive cruise controlStandard
Automatic emergency brakingStandard
Blind-spot monitorStandard
Lane-keeping assistStandard

Convenience

Push-button startStandard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

SERVICE BRAKES19%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER17%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11%
ENGINE10%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM7%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 88 total.

Volkswagen Taos: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

206 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

May 27, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERVIN4APIN20260527
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; MIL on, engine runs rough with misfire faults; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states no start condition; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle
May 19, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERVIN4APIN20260519
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; MIL on, engine runs rough with misfire faults; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle
May 19, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERV0026012081638_1
Difference between Component fluid leakage and seepage
May 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERV9123032070941_3
Update Programming of MIB Infotainment
May 7, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERVIN4APIN20260507
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; MIL on, engine runs rough with misfire faults; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states multiple driver assist lights on; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle
Apr 13, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERVIN4APIN20260413
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Customer states transmission error on dash/unable to move shifter out of park; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states multiple driver assist lights on; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a leak from the fron
Apr 2, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTINGV9422012066639_6
Condition is normal due to cold fresh air and humidity
Mar 30, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERVIN4APIN20260330
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Customer states transmission error on dash/unable to move shifter out of park; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle
and 198 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain: 4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance: 3 yr / 36k mi
Maintenance: 2 yr / 20k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.