2024 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS Problems & Recalls
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THE WINDSSHIELD WIPER BLADES HAVE A NOISE AS SOON I PURCHSED, TREE MONTH OF USED THE CARD. I WENT TO THE PURCHASED OFFICE TO CHANGE DE BLADES BUT THEY SAID THAT NO HAVE WARRANTY. THE OTHERS TAO THAT I HAVED HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS. WHAT I CANT DO .
1. At my recent 20'000 mile service, I was informed that my rear brakes and rotors failed. We purchased the car in Jan 2025 with about 10,000 miles on it. The rear brakes and rotors failed with the car having 18574 miles at time of service. 2. We had no idea the rear brakes and rotors had issues....
Brake System Failures (Multiple Occurrences): The vehicle has experienced repeated brake-related failures requiring multiple repairs. Brakes are a critical safety system, and repeated failures pose a serious risk to occupant and public safety. Despite repairs, the brake issues have reoccurred. 2.Fue...
Brake System Failures (Multiple Occurrences): The vehicle has experienced repeated brake-related failures requiring multiple repairs. Brakes are a critical safety system, and repeated failures pose a serious risk to occupant and public safety. Despite repairs, the brake issues have reoccurred. 2.Fue...
Brake System Failures (Multiple Occurrences): The vehicle has experienced repeated brake-related failures requiring multiple repairs. Brakes are a critical safety system, and repeated failures pose a serious risk to occupant and public safety. Despite repairs, the brake issues have reoccurred. 2.Fue...
Vehicle: 2024 Volkswagen Taos Mileage: ~20,000 miles Issue: Sudden unintended acceleration + Automatic Emergency Braking failure Crash: Yes Total Injuries: None VIN: 3VVVX7B29RM028089 Complaint Description: On [date], at approximately 6:00 PM, I was driving my 2024 Volkswagen Taos (about 20K mil...
Vehicle: 2024 Volkswagen Taos Mileage: ~20,000 miles Issue: Sudden unintended acceleration + Automatic Emergency Braking failure Crash: Yes Total Injuries: None VIN: 3VVVX7B29RM028089 Complaint Description: On [date], at approximately 6:00 PM, I was driving my 2024 Volkswagen Taos (about 20K mil...
Vehicle: 2024 Volkswagen Taos Mileage: ~20,000 miles Issue: Sudden unintended acceleration + Automatic Emergency Braking failure Crash: Yes Total Injuries: None VIN: 3VVVX7B29RM028089 Complaint Description: On [date], at approximately 6:00 PM, I was driving my 2024 Volkswagen Taos (about 20K mil...
My car has been lagging since I got it and I bought it new only 4 miles on it. When I am trying to accelerate the car lags and then burst into speed. It has almost gotten me into an accident a few times. I was discussing this with another person I know that has one and she said the same thing.
I have had issue with the propulsion system. Sometime the vehicle "jumps" when just touching the gas petal, other times it takes a long time to get up to speed. I typically see slower power generation when going around corners, power seems to drop. Additionally every once in awhile I'll be driving a...
I have had issue with the propulsion system. Sometime the vehicle "jumps" when just touching the gas petal, other times it takes a long time to get up to speed. I typically see slower power generation when going around corners, power seems to drop. Additionally every once in awhile I'll be driving a...
I have had issue with the propulsion system. Sometime the vehicle "jumps" when just touching the gas petal, other times it takes a long time to get up to speed. I typically see slower power generation when going around corners, power seems to drop. Additionally every once in awhile I'll be driving a...
The steering wheel shakes (vibrates) at elevated speeds (+65 mph) intermittently. It doesn't feel safe driving on a highway with a shaking steering wheel. Multiple attempts to fix at the dealer were performed. The dealer ended up saying that the car looks fine and that the shaking is due to the sen...
While my vehicle was completely stopped at a red light, I suddenly heard a very loud explosive sound from the rear of my car. Upon inspection, I saw that my back windshield had completely shattered. The glass exhibited long, linear fracture patterns radiating outward without any central point of imp...
The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The check coolant warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle fail...
Mileage: 24,000
The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated for an extended period before suddenly accelerating rapidly, almost causing a crash. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure bec...
Mileage: 2,500
The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated for an extended period before suddenly accelerating rapidly, almost causing a crash. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure bec...
Mileage: 2,500
The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the windshield wipers activated independently. The contact was unable to turn off the windshield wipers; however, they would turn off independently. The vehicle was taken to a deale...
Mileage: 1,605
The car has an issue with acceleration, when you stop or driving if you hit the gas pedal the car wont accelerate instantly it has a delay and it super dangerous when crossing through a 2 lane road, we have taken the car 3 times at VW and they finaly gave us an answer that this is an issue with all ...
My Taos will be 1 year old in August 2025 and I have approximately 8300 miles on it. I took my car in for its 1 year/10000 mile service yesterday and was told that my rear break pads are worn to 50% already. My front break pads are still at 90%. My last car, a Volvo S60, was 12 years old when I sold...
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.
Driving on several occasions and the adaptive cruise control has completely stopped working while driving at highway speeds on numerous occasions. A dealership replaced the cruise control system. There are serious electrical problems with this car. Sometimes the cruise will stop working, the air doe...
Driving on several occasions and the adaptive cruise control has completely stopped working while driving at highway speeds on numerous occasions. A dealership replaced the cruise control system. There are serious electrical problems with this car. Sometimes the cruise will stop working, the air doe...
Driving on several occasions and the adaptive cruise control has completely stopped working while driving at highway speeds on numerous occasions. A dealership replaced the cruise control system. There are serious electrical problems with this car. Sometimes the cruise will stop working, the air doe...
The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while attempting to drive from a complete stop and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that there was a message regarding the engine and another unknown message displayed. The contact sta...
Mileage: 5,479
Vehicle: 2024 Volkswagen Taos SEL Approx. Mileage: 40,000 Dealership: Tom Bush Volkswagen, Jacksonville, FL Component Affected: Service Brakes, Hydraulic – Foundation Components – Disc – Pads Complaint: I’m reporting a serious issue with the rear brakes on my 2024 Volkswagen Taos SEL. At t...
I have brough my vehicle into the dealership on 3 separate occasions, all of which were the same safety issue - the engine would stall while accelerating and would shut off. However the 3rd incident was the most dangerous. On [XXX], I was driving southbound on [XXX] with my [XXX] daughter, en route...
I have brough my vehicle into the dealership on 3 separate occasions, all of which were the same safety issue - the engine would stall while accelerating and would shut off. However the 3rd incident was the most dangerous. On [XXX], I was driving southbound on [XXX] with my [XXX] daughter, en route...
Car transmission is lagging. It’s unsafe merging on highway. Lags for way too long when changing lanes and accelerating.
Truck stutters when accelerating, as if it is going to cut off. There were 2 warning signs illuminated on the dashboard. According to the service center it was the road sign display that was malfunctioning. About 3 days later, the service tech said it could be the front camera or sensor. A week afte...
Truck stutters when accelerating, as if it is going to cut off. There were 2 warning signs illuminated on the dashboard. According to the service center it was the road sign display that was malfunctioning. About 3 days later, the service tech said it could be the front camera or sensor. A week afte...
The speedometer inside the vehicle is off by 4-5 mph at speeds higher than 55 mph. I have timed several miles with my cruise set at 60mph, at 65 mph, and at 70 mph. All miles were off by 4-5mph. To confirm, I used numerous GPS apps to confirm the VW Taos speedometer is indeed off. Digital radar devi...
While driving I received an 'Auto Start/Stop' error message and my engine light was flashing. Lost drivetrain power. Pulled over and turned vehicle off. After letting it sit for 10 minutes I restarted the vehicle and the Auto Start/Stop error message displayed but no check engine light this time....
While driving I received an 'Auto Start/Stop' error message and my engine light was flashing. Lost drivetrain power. Pulled over and turned vehicle off. After letting it sit for 10 minutes I restarted the vehicle and the Auto Start/Stop error message displayed but no check engine light this time....
While driving I received an 'Auto Start/Stop' error message and my engine light was flashing. Lost drivetrain power. Pulled over and turned vehicle off. After letting it sit for 10 minutes I restarted the vehicle and the Auto Start/Stop error message displayed but no check engine light this time....
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 pa...
Mileage: 23,000
VOLKSWAGEN CARE CASE# 06671593. 2024 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS SE FWD CURRENT MILEAGE 11,411. ONGOING BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS FOR MONTHS ON BOTH FRONT AND REAR WHICH HAVE STILL NOT BEEN REPAIRED. LOUD GRINDING, SQUEAKING, GURGLING NOISES AND BURNT BRAKE PADS SMELL FROM FRONT BRAKES. BRAKES FEEL AS IF THEY...
VOLKSWAGEN CARE CASE# 06671593. 2024 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS SE FWD CURRENT MILEAGE 11,411. ONGOING BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS FOR MONTHS ON BOTH FRONT AND REAR WHICH HAVE STILL NOT BEEN REPAIRED. LOUD GRINDING, SQUEAKING, GURGLING NOISES AND BURNT BRAKE PADS SMELL FROM FRONT BRAKES. BRAKES FEEL AS IF THEY...
VOLKSWAGEN CARE CASE# 06671593. 2024 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS SE FWD CURRENT MILEAGE 11,411. ONGOING BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS FOR MONTHS ON BOTH FRONT AND REAR WHICH HAVE STILL NOT BEEN REPAIRED. LOUD GRINDING, SQUEAKING, GURGLING NOISES AND BURNT BRAKE PADS SMELL FROM FRONT BRAKES. BRAKES FEEL AS IF THEY...
Was sitting at a stop light, heard a loud pop , and the panaramic sunroof exploded, shattered into pieces on to me and in the auto. 2024 VW Taos
The car was purchased new and now has 1,600 miles. On nine different occasions the car has stopped moving (but has not stalled) when trying to accelerate. In two of those instances (accelerating from a red light and entering a roundabout) I nearly had an accident. I've had the car at the dealership ...
Parking brake randomly engaged on vehicle without button engagement. Also is able to engage while vehicle is not in park.
Volkswagen increased the tire diameter of the Taos S 4motion and Taos SE 4motion for 2024 and either did not recalibrate the speedometer or made an error when doing so. Some variants of the VW Atlas might have a similar issue (two reports so far). Because of this corporate negligence, the speedomete...
The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos equipped with Kumho Tires, Tire Line: Crugen HP71, Tire Size: 215/40/R18, DOT Number: N/A. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side rear tire inadvertently exploded. The contact stated that upon pulling to the shoulder o...
Mileage: 2,000
Malfunction: Acceleration failure from a full stop. on [XXX], with approx 300 miles on the vehicle, I needed to pull onto the two lanes going my direction on right. On my left was a wide curve blinded by large full trees on [XXX] in Delaware with traffic running 55-65ish. It was a doable look-twi...
Malfunction: Acceleration failure from a full stop. on [XXX], with approx 300 miles on the vehicle, I needed to pull onto the two lanes going my direction on right. On my left was a wide curve blinded by large full trees on [XXX] in Delaware with traffic running 55-65ish. It was a doable look-twi...
Malfunction: Acceleration failure from a full stop. on [XXX], with approx 300 miles on the vehicle, I needed to pull onto the two lanes going my direction on right. On my left was a wide curve blinded by large full trees on [XXX] in Delaware with traffic running 55-65ish. It was a doable look-twi...
The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed at night, the low-beam headlights failed to provide adequate illumination. After a visual inspection of the exterior of the vehicle, the contact became aware that the driver’s and passenger’s side h...
Mileage: 400
VW CarNet module 75 emergency call module and communication unit is "faulty needs replaced". DTC is B20004B and DTC B14D796 "internal malfunction of the module. Needs replaced." I own 3 VWs and this Module keep failing in our VWs this is major Safty concern for me and my Family this service calls 9...
VW CarNet module 75 emergency call module and communication unit is "faulty needs replaced". DTC is B20004B and DTC B14D796 "internal malfunction of the module. Needs replaced." I own 3 VWs and this Module keep failing in our VWs this is major Safty concern for me and my Family this service calls 9...
VW CarNet module 75 emergency call module and communication unit is "faulty needs replaced". DTC is B20004B and DTC B14D796 "internal malfunction of the module. Needs replaced." I own 3 VWs and this Module keep failing in our VWs this is major Safty concern for me and my Family this service calls 9...
I pulled out of my neighborhood onto a freeway and tried to accelerate. The vehicle would not accelerate past 33mph despite continually pressing the gas. The ESC light briefly came on and eventually turned off, and eventually the car started to accelerate again.
The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical failures. The contact stated while driving and slowly coming to a complete stop with her daughter in the front passenger’s seat, the contact felt the brake pedal suddenly traveling further down...
Mileage: 1,000
The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical failures. The contact stated while driving and slowly coming to a complete stop with her daughter in the front passenger’s seat, the contact felt the brake pedal suddenly traveling further down...
Mileage: 1,000
The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical failures. The contact stated while driving and slowly coming to a complete stop with her daughter in the front passenger’s seat, the contact felt the brake pedal suddenly traveling further down...
Mileage: 1,000
My 2024 S AWD VW Taos has a serious lag when I need to speed up fast. The car does not go at all if I try to accelerate quickly and has almost caused many accidents. I have needed to quickly get out of the way of other drivers who were not paying attention and tried to accelerate quickly only to hav...
My 2024 S AWD VW Taos has a serious lag when I need to speed up fast. The car does not go at all if I try to accelerate quickly and has almost caused many accidents. I have needed to quickly get out of the way of other drivers who were not paying attention and tried to accelerate quickly only to hav...
I am writing to bring to your urgent attention a troubling issue I've encountered with my recently leased 2024 VW Taos, which I obtained in March 2024. This vehicle was meant to be a birthday gift to myself, a gesture of personal and professional advancement as I pursue my career as a home inspector...
I was at a light with the car on and in drive. The light turned green and I pressed on the gas and the vehicle was unresponsive. I confirmed that the vehicle was turned on and actively in drive -- but when I pressed on the gas to accelerate, it wouldn't move. I had to turn the car off and on again f...