NHTSA vehicle safety data
2025 Volkswagen Taos
The 2025 Volkswagen Taos has 2 NHTSA recalls and 7 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Volkswagen dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2025 Volkswagen Taos, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:PRESSURE SENSOR
NHTSA #26V258000Reported April 22, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Defect description
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 consequence
A fuel tank with a dislodged or separated fuel pressure sensor can leak fuel after a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install a fuel pressure sensor wiring harness extension, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 19, 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: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NHTSA #26V185000Reported March 25, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Defect description
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 consequence
An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer 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.