The most-reported Taos run is 3VVNX7B25PM (2023 builds) with 8 complaints, 3.8× the typical run. Engine problems make up 29% of reports; NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for Taos model years 2022–2026.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Volkswagen Taos has 233 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 7% of every Taos complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3VVNX7B25PM•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| 3VV2X7B24NM•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 3VVLX7B20NM•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 3VVLX7B26NM•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 3VVDX7B27NM•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 3VVDX7B22NM•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 3VVWX7B27NM•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 3VVRX7B28NM•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 3VVRX7B20NM•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 3VVPX7B28NM•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 3VVLX7B27NM•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 3VV2X7B29NM•••••• | 2022 | — | — |
Each of the other 221 Taos runs has 5 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 111 Taos VINs so far, most often 2025, 2024, 2022 builds; 3 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 55 | 37 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 108 | 60 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 316 | 125 | 5 |
Heaviest year here is 2022 at 2.5 complaints per run; lightest is 2025 at 1.1. The 2025 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 29% of everything Volkswagen Taos owners report: Engine, 200 of 491 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | 4 | — | |
| Electrical System | 2 | — | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 8 recall campaigns on the Volkswagen Taos; the 6 below cover build years 2022 to 2026. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 26V258000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:pressure Sensor | 2025–2026 |
| 26V185000 | Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel | 2025 |
| 21V651000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 2022 |
| 21V615000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm):software | 2022 |
| 22V176000 | Suspension | 2022 |
| 22V514000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2022 |
26V258000 was opened in 2026 on cars built from 2025: 1 year on the road before the recall.
The Taos against its rivals
The Taos draws 2.1 complaints per production run; the Toyota RAV4 2.3, the Jeep Wrangler 4.7 and the Honda CR-V 3.7. That is the lowest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Taos | 491 | 233 | 2% | |
| Toyota RAV4 | 8,453 | 3,661 | 8.5% | |
| Jeep Wrangler | 14,316 | 3,055 | 3.2% | |
| Honda CR-V | 14,848 | 4,017 | 5.1% |
How serious were they
Of the 491 reports on the Volkswagen Taos, 2% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Volkswagen Taos | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 491 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 10 (2%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 66% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Volkswagen Taos share of that is 491 complaints over 233 runs, 0.04% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Volkswagen Taos VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 491 NHTSA complaints from 233 Taos runs and 8 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Taos production run has the most complaints?
3VVNX7B25PM, a 2023 build, with 8 complaints. The typical Taos run has 2.1.
Which Taos years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2022 is heaviest at 2.5 complaints per run and 2025 lightest at 1.1.
Does the Taos get more complaints than the Toyota RAV4?
No: 2.1 complaints per production run for the Taos against 2.3 for the Toyota RAV4.
How many Taos complaints involve a crash?
2% of 491 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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