2024 Volkswagen TAOS
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2024 Volkswagen TAOS is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 22 on record.
2024 Volkswagen TAOS at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2024 Volkswagen TAOS recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2024 Volkswagen TAOS.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2024 Volkswagen TAOS common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2024 Volkswagen TAOS safety ratings
Rollover risk: 14.7% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2024 Volkswagen Taos SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2024 Volkswagen TAOS MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2024 Volkswagen TAOS costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2024 Volkswagen TAOS — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 240
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 240.
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states error for Dynamic Cornering Light in MFI; Customer states no start conditi…
Bulletin VIN4APIN20260923 · Sep 2026Heat Sensative Trouble Shooting Explanation.
Bulletin TT 96 26 01 · Lane Departure · Sep 2026Suggested fuel additive
Bulletin V0116152014815_20 · Engine · Sep 2026Remove Key FOB battery for 20 seconds to restore proper operation.
Bulletin TT 57 23 01 · Sep 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Bulletin SM 39-2026 · Sep 2026This OTA update provides improvements to connectivity stability and OCU module diagnostics, which will reduce OCU module replacements due to false DTC detection. This software update is also a prerequisite for future updates.
Bulletin Email 91OL · Sep 2026This OTA update provides improvements to connectivity stability and OCU module diagnostics, which will reduce OCU module replacements due to false DTC detection. This software update is also a prerequisite for future updates.
Bulletin Bulletin 91OL · Sep 2026This OTA update provides improvements to connectivity stability and OCU module diagnostics, which will reduce OCU module replacements due to false DTC detection. This software update is also a prerequisite for future updates.
Bulletin Dealer 91OL · Sep 2026Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states error for Dynamic Cornering Light in MFI; Customer states no start conditi…
Bulletin VIN4APIN20260902 · Sep 2026Brake rotor resurfacing
Bulletin V4619022015173_35 · Service Brakes · Aug 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the TAOS FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2024 Volkswagen TAOS. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Label
Issue: On certain vehicles, the year of manufacture listed on the compliance label is incorrect. Canadian regulations require the month and year of the vehicle's date of manufacture to be listed on the compliance label. Safety Risk: This error could cause confusion when trying to identify the model year of the vehicle using the compliance label. Corrective Actions: Volkswagen w…
Transport Canada #2024274 · May 2024Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Volkswagen TAOS
The Volkswagen Taos is a compact crossover SUV marketed by Volkswagen. It was first released in October 2018 as the Volkswagen Tharu in China, while the Taos was released in October 2020 as a restyled version of the Tharu for the North American, South American, and Russian markets. As of 2025, for the South American and Chinese markets the vehicle is positioned between the T-Cross and the Tiguan in Volkswagen's crossover SUV lineup. It is not marketed in core European market.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2024 Volkswagen TAOS vehicles on record
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2024 Volkswagen TAOS3VVUX7B26RM096331
2024 Volkswagen TAOS3VV5X7B20RM088553
2024 Volkswagen TAOS3VV5X7B28RM124571
2024 Volkswagen TAOS3VV5X7B21RM110110
2024 Volkswagen TAOS3VV8X7B2XRM120650
2024 Volkswagen TAOS3VVUX7B26RM055438
2024 Volkswagen TAOS3VV5X7B28RM124411
2024 Volkswagen TAOS3VV5C7B27SM010322
2024 Volkswagen TAOS3VVEX7B28RM084833
2024 Volkswagen TAOS3VVEX7B25RM103340
2024 Volkswagen TAOS3VV8X7B2XRM129543
2024 Volkswagen TAOS3VVSX7B28RM050961
2024 Volkswagen TAOS3VVLX7B21RM126346
2024 Volkswagen TAOS3VVVX7B20RM081702
2024 Volkswagen TAOS3VV4X7B21RM046985
2024 Volkswagen TAOS3VVEX7B21RM046425
2024 Volkswagen TAOS3VV5X7B29RM086994
2024 Volkswagen TAOS3VVVX7B2XRM075745
2024 Volkswagen TAOS3VV5X7B28RM103591
2024 Volkswagen TAOS3VVSX7B28RM115601
2024 Volkswagen TAOS3VV5X7B22RM080194