Overview
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 174
- Power to weight
- 0.055 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.37
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 36 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- MPG City
- 28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- MPG Comb
- 31 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- CO₂
- 287 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Eco Score
- 6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Smog score
- 7/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- 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 10/5/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 28 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- Standard
- Recalls
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 11
Feature availability
Cameras & visibility
- Backup cameraStandard
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlStandard
- Automatic emergency brakingStandard
- Blind-spot monitorStandard
- Lane-keeping assistStandard
Convenience
- Push-button startStandard
Exterior
- Adaptive headlightsStandard
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21%
- ENGINE13%
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE13%
- SERVICE BRAKES8%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER8%
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL8%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 24 total.
Volkswagen Taos: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
128 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 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 15, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMV0125072079863_2
Updated ECM software to improve engine oil pressure setpoint.
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 120 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.