2026 Volkswagen Taos

Recalls, crash ratings and owner complaints from NHTSA, and what they mean when you buy or insure one.

Recalls

1

Do not drive / park outside

0

Overall crash rating

Owner complaints

4

Things to consider when insuring one

  • Driver-assist sensors come standard

    They can help avoid crashes, but a windshield or bumper repair often needs the cameras and radar recalibrated, which costs more. Check what your comprehensive and collision deductibles would mean for a glass claim.

1 recall

  • NHTSA 26V258000 · Apr 23, 2026

    fuel system, gasoline: delivery: pressure sensor

    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."

    The 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.
    The fix
    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.

Crash test ratings

  • 2026 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS SUV N/A AWD

    Overall
    Frontal
    Side
    Rollover

    Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 15%

  • 2026 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS SUV N/A FWD

    Overall
    Frontal
    Side
    Rollover

    Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 17%

What owners report

4 complaints to NHTSA.

  • Power train1
  • Structure1
  • Vehicle speed control1
  • Visibility/wiper1

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Recalls, crash ratings and owner complaints are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), last checked Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are owners’ reports and aren’t verified by NHTSA. This page is general information, not advice about a specific vehicle or policy.