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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2025 Volkswagen Taos recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
11
Latest campaign
Apr 22, 2026

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline1Apr 22, 2026
Electrical system1Mar 25, 2026

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Apr 22, 2026Latest campaign
Apr 22, 202626V258000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery pressure sensor

A fuel tank with a dislodged or separated fuel pressure sensor can leak fuel after a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V258000
What's wrong
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."
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V258000 · Apr 22, 2026
Mar 25, 202626V185000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V185000
What's wrong
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."
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V185000 · Mar 25, 2026
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component11

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
11Complaints filed
2Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system545100
Forward collision avoidance327200
Engine327000
Service brakes218100
Unknown or other218000
Vehicle speed control218000
Lane departure19000
Fuel system19000
Gasoline19000
Back over prevention19100
Structure19000
Wheels19000
Power train19000
Fuel/propulsion system19000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “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.”

    Filed 09/20/2026 · ODI 11765638
  • Service 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.”

    Filed 09/10/2026 · ODI 11763335
  • Electrical system

    “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.”

    Filed 06/30/2026 · ODI 11747436

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2025 Volkswagen Taos recall questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Volkswagen Taos have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Volkswagen Taos. The most recent, 26V258000 (reported April 22, 2026), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Volkswagen Taos?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 11 filed with NHTSA (45%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 Volkswagen Taos?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.

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