Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2023 Volkswagen Taos has 8 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | 2023 VW Taos leased in June 2023 - needed to replace brakes 2 years (June 2025) into owning the car.... |
| May 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | Unknown sometimes have to wait 2 to 3 seconds after stepping on the gas pedal before the car starts... |
| Aug 19, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | I currently lease this vehicle through Volkswagen, and it's been nothing but causing me trouble. The... |
| Oct 14, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The throttle response from a stop in the Taos is not immediate. Sometimes it will take 2 seconds to ... |
| Aug 10, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The throttle response from a stop in the Taos is not immediate, and will lag. Sometimes it will take... |
| Jun 29, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | I purchased the new 2023 TAOS Volkswagen. I am experiencing sudden burst of acceleration when I’m ge... |
| Mar 11, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | When put in reverse vehicle would not move (reverse back). Vehicle needs to be restarted several tim... |
| Mar 2, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact rented a 2023 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in drive wi... |