Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2023 Volkswagen Taos has 18 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
18
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2025 | ENGINE | Head gasket failure, car loses combustion, u safe to drive. Engine light has been on for 5 months so... |
| Jun 30, 2025 | ENGINE | I took the vehicle in to the VW dealership for service on 06/30/25 and they found that the head gask... |
| Jun 23, 2025 | ENGINE | head gasket is leaking - dealer won't acknowlege the problem - coolant leaking into oil- low coolant... |
| May 19, 2025 | ENGINE | unknown head gasket, went out at 22,000 miles Low coolant light High engine temperatures Overh... |
| Feb 6, 2025 | ENGINE | 3 times in the past year including today, the car has completely turned off while in drive at a red ... |
| Jan 18, 2025 | ENGINE | Hazard warning light came on for low coolant on 1/18/2025. Almost empty of coolant. Bought VW coolan... |
| Dec 9, 2024 | ENGINE | Cylinder head gaskets) replaced - Cylinder head serviced/repaired - Timing belt replaced |
| Nov 19, 2024 | ENGINE | Vehicle displayed instances of overheating but was told by dealership it wasn't a big issue and the ... |
| Aug 4, 2024 | ENGINE | On August 4th, 2024 Volkswagen Taos coolant reservoir at 17,348 miles was nearly empty. Went to clos... |
| Jul 17, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ch... |
| Jul 16, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was attempting to turn left across on coming traffic, plenty of room safety wise. The engine lagge... |
| Apr 2, 2024 | ENGINE | Coolant leak and head gasket problem after only 20,000 miles. Common issue others have reported. |
| Dec 20, 2023 | ENGINE | I bought this vehicle in April of 2023, brand new with 300 miles on it. The dealership then sold to ... |
| Dec 20, 2023 | ENGINE | Red central warning light and coolant/temp light came on when leaving home. Blown head gasket at 10,... |
| Dec 15, 2023 | ENGINE | Two months ago I noticed an issue with my 2023 VW Taos. VW topped off the fluids and told me to stop... |
| Oct 27, 2023 | ENGINE | Engine cooling system has lost coolant. Very concerned because it is not leaking or evaporating - ha... |
| Aug 6, 2023 | ENGINE | I had just purchased this car- it was my first day driving it. I drove it from the dealer to my home... |
| Jun 29, 2023 | ENGINE | Vehicle is 6 months old, 4747 miles, stalled going uphill at 10mph. Upon attempted restart, smoke bi... |