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2023 Volkswagen Taos electrical system problems

25 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2023 Volkswagen Taos, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
25 14% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

None of the electrical system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

Within the first 24 hours of picking up this new car warnings for 3000rpm max appeared, engine overheating and potential damage to engine components appears and engine functioning was decreased, exhaust control malfaction message, and electronic engine control message with associated symbol for lane assist warning message. When the electronic engine control message with checklight appeared, acceleration was impaired and it was difficult to speed up on the road.

January 2023

The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The ETC (Electronic Throttle Control) warning light illuminated. In addition, the engine revved independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam shaft timing had failed. The timing belt and cam magnet were replaced.

Reported at 11,000 miles, December 2024

Other problems reported for the 2023 Volkswagen Taos

Electrical system problems in other years

  • 2027
  • 2026
  • 2025
  • 2024
  • 2023
  • 2022

Electrical system problems across all Volkswagen models