What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2024 Volkswagen Taos

Typical pattern

32.9% of complaints about the 2024 Volkswagen Taos came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2024 vehicle — around the middle of the 178 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 1.7 yr in service. The most-reported system is service brakes (16 complaints), typically at 1.8 yr or about 23,000 miles.

Complaints
85
Median age at failure
1.7 yr
Median mileage
2,500 n=13
Crash / fire / tow
4.7% of reports
Safety recalls
0

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Service brakes
16 reports · 23,000 mi
1.8 yr
6.2%

In owners’ own words

Service brakes mileage not reported 1.0 yr in service
Parking brake randomly engaged on vehicle without button engagement. Also is able to engage while vehicle is not in park.
Service brakes 23,000 mi 1.4 yr in service
The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that there was an abnormal squeaking sound coming from the brakes. The contact stated that the brakes were metal-on-metal after a brake replacement the month prior. There were no warning lights illuminated. The rear driver’s side brake pads were extremely low. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who determined that the brakes were working as designed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.
Service brakes mileage not reported 1.8 yr in service
Rear Brake pads needed replacement at first service of 10,000 miles. They were at 2 mm thickness and front brake pads were at 12 mm. After getting brake pads replaced brakes continue to squeak.

Other Taos model years

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