Model year 2026 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2026 Volkswagen Taos: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Volkswagen Taos at 28–31 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 4 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

28–31

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Volkswagen dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2026 Volkswagen Taos recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Volkswagen Taos, newest first.

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Pressure sensor

NHTSA 26V258000 Reported Apr 22, 2026
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 97TH)
Units affected
38,710 (estimate)
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."
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2026 Volkswagen Taos fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2026 Volkswagen Taos EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Taos1.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular28/36/31 mpg$2,150287
Taos 4motion1.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speed4-Wheel DriveRegular25/33/28 mpg$2,400318

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2026 Volkswagen Taos crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2026 Volkswagen Taos NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2026 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS SUV N/A AWD4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars14.7%Standard
2026 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS SUV N/A FWD4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars17.4%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2026 Volkswagen Taos owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Volkswagen Taos, most recently on Oct 14, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2026 Volkswagen Taos complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Power train1
Structure: Body1
Vehicle speed control1
Visibility/wiper1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Volkswagen Taos model years

Volkswagen Taos by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Taos28–30 mpg———
2025 Taos28–31 mpg2124/5
2024 Taos27–31 mpg0554/5
2023 Taos28–31 mpg01104/5
2022 Taos28–31 mpg63234/5

All Volkswagen Taos years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2026 Volkswagen models

2026 Volkswagen Atlas2026 Volkswagen GLI2026 Volkswagen Golf/GTI2026 Volkswagen ID.42026 Volkswagen Jetta2026 Volkswagen Tiguan

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
  • NHTSA, EPA and DOE do not endorse OpenVIN. Vehicle names identify vehicles only; OpenVIN is not affiliated with Volkswagen.