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2023 Volkswagen Taos engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 44 complaints for the 2023 Volkswagen Taos, 25% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
44 25% 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 engine 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 that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into the head gasket. The head gasket was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. Later, while driving 55 MPH, the message "Transmission Failure" was displayed and the transmission shifted to D2, causing the vehicle to decelerate to 25 MPH.

Reported at 10,185 miles, July 2024

Other problems reported for the 2023 Volkswagen Taos

Engine problems in other years

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