2025 Volkswagen Taos recalls

2 safety recalls, 13 owner complaints and a 4-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

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2Recalls
13Complaints
2Crashes & fires reported
4/5NHTSA overall rating

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2025 Volkswagen Taos recall list

Fuel System, Gasoline recall

26V-258
April 23, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Taos vehicles. In the event of a rear-end crash, the fuel pressure sensor may dislodge or separate from the fuel tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Safety risk
A fuel tank with a dislodged or separated fuel pressure sensor can leak fuel after a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a fuel pressure sensor wiring harness extension, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97TH. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 29, 2026.

Electrical System recall

26V-185
March 25, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Jetta and Taos vehicles. The instrument panel may fail to display warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Safety risk
An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the instrument panel software and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90Z5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 22, 2026.

2025 Volkswagen Taos owner complaints

13 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System5
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Engine3
Visibility/Wiper2
Service Brakes2
Unknown or Other2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Lane Departure1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Back Over Prevention1

Recent complaints

October 27, 2026Visibility/Wiper

The windshield wipers activate while driving with no rain and will not turn off even when I disable the automatic windshield feature. This happened daily.

October 18, 2026Visibility/Wiper

The plastic dash parts reflect a ton of sunlight directly into the drivers field of view and make it hard to concentrate on the toad

September 20, 2026Electrical SystemForward Collision AvoidanceCrash

There was a safety recall on the 2025 VW Taos that I drive ([XXX]). On XXX an incident occurred causing a gear shift. The vehicle was dropped off at to Kelly Volkswagen in [XXX], [XXX] on XXX. The gear shift issue cause damage to the back on the vehicle. The collision center gave me a quote 3,600 dollars to fix the car. I hold VW responsible for what happen to the car. I was told that this is being investigate and I have not received a resolution yet. To backtrack, I did not get the Vehicle back until XXX from the collision center. VW did not make any attempt to reach out to the collision center to assess the findings. on XXX, the same thing occurred with the vehicle the gear was in drive an

September 10, 2026Service Brakes

The brake pedal failed and went to the floor; the vehicle would not brake. The service center identified the issue as a problem with the master cylinder. The vehicle had been serviced at an authorized service center every 10,000 miles. This incident occurred while driving and posed a threat to life and safety; the vehicle is a 2025 model.

June 30, 2026Electrical SystemLane Departure

My Toas since purchase, will lose its safety features for an indefinite amount of time. It will come back and go away. I have photo documentation of this. It will also at random times apply the brakes because it thinks I'm going to collide with something when nothing is there. This vehicle is faulty

2025 Volkswagen Taos crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 Volkswagen Taos SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2025 Volkswagen Taos SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2025 Volkswagen Taos: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 14.7%.

2025 Volkswagen Taos recall FAQ

Does the 2025 Volkswagen Taos have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2025 Volkswagen Taos. The most recent, filed April 23, 2026, concerns the fuel system, gasoline.

What are the most common 2025 Volkswagen Taos problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (5 reports), followed by forward collision avoidance.

Is the 2025 Volkswagen Taos safe?

The 2025 Volkswagen Taos earned up to a 4-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2025 Volkswagen Taos?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.