Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Oct 14, 2026 · Vehicle speed control
This brand new car is under-reporting my actual speed. When my speedometer says that I am going 80MPH, I am actually going 85MPH. When my speedometer says I am going 60MPH, I am actually going 64MPH. We have this documented by the dealership, as well as us using an app that shows actual speed. The dealership is…
Sep 30, 2026 · Power train
On …, I first noticed harsh jerking from the transmission of my 2026 Volkswagen Taos (VIN […], purchased new …, ~8,000 miles). On … the instrument cluster displayed "transmission in emergency mode," accompanied by severe vibration, RPM fluctuation at low speeds, and a loud grinding/rattling noise. My minor child was…
Sep 9, 2026 · Visibility/wiper
On …, a 2026 Volkswagen Taos SEL AWD with approximately 8,931 miles experienced a sudden failure of the front panoramic sunroof glass while traveling at highway speed on […] in […]. The vehicle was purchased new in January 2026. Shortly before the incident, the vehicle displayed a front-assist/visibility warning…
Jun 27, 2026 · Structure
Brand-new 2026 VW Taos purchased Nov 28, 2025. Within 6 days (Dec 4), both front doors became severely misaligned and detached from proper positioning. Visually, the body line from the rear doors is completely uneven.The vehicle had 5 repair attempts for this issue. Four attempts at Volkswagen Cypress between December…
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 14, 2026.