2024 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS Unknown Or Other Problems
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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 .
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.
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 impact. There were no circular, spiderweb, or cone-shaped cracks—patterns that would typically indicate an external object striking the glass. At the time of the incident, there were no vehicles, pedestrians, or debris in the vicinity that could have caused the damage. The car was stationary, and the surrounding environment was calm with no construction, flying debris, or other hazards nearby. This strongly suggests that the breakage originated from within the glass itself rather than from an external force. As I began driving carefully toward the dealership, pieces of the glass started to detach and fall inward into the cabin, not outward—another indicator that the force came from internal stress within the glass rather than from something hitting it from the outside. The loud noise and sudden shattering posed a serious safety concern, as such an unexpected event could easily startle a driver and lead to a traffic incident if it occurred while the vehicle was in motion. My vehicle is new, with approximately 5,000 miles on it, and has been carefully maintained. It has never been involved in any accident or sustained any exterior damage. The car’s body and glass are in pristine condition, with no dents, chips, or scratches anywhere. Earlier that same day, I had cleaned and wiped down all of my windows, during which I observed no cracks, chips, or imperfections on the rear windshield. Given these circumstances, it appears that the glass failure was spontaneous—potentially due to a manufacturing defect, internal stress within the tempered glass, or thermal expansion—rather than any impact-related cause. Though my car is under warranty, VW refused to cover any costs.
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 after that, it was believed to be a software issue. Almost a month later, there is still not an answer to what has caused the warning lights to come on. Still no word on the stuttering while accelerating.
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 devices on highways have confirmed this as well. I have reached out to the dealer and my local VW dealership and they do not believe this is a safety concern. If I did not notice this, this could be life changing whether it’s an accident, traffic violation, or even something more serious.
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
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 speedometer reads about 5% LOW. At an indicated 70 MPH the vehicle is actually traveling nearly 74. If exceeding the speed limit kills, then this is a safety issue. It definitely leads to people breaking the law without realizing it. I personally got a speeding ticket as a result. I thought the officer was lying about my speed--but he wasn't. The speedometer was lying. I've asked other owners of these Taos models to check, and every one that has checked (about ten so far) reports the same exact error--it's by design, not just one or two vehicles. A speedometer that reads low is not even legal in the EU. It might be legal in the US, but should not be. The regulation probably dates to a time when speedometers were entirely mechanical and could lose accuracy over time. In this case VW could have properly calibrated the speedometer but did not due to either negligence or incompetence. Perhaps it simplifies the manufacturing process, by letting them use one calibration for multiple tire sizes, and they're taking advantage of the leeway provided by a lax, outdated American regulation. It is an entirely avoidable problem, and indicates that VW does not care about the impact on its American customers. This problem only appears to affect models that are not sold in Germany, where the inaccuracy would be illegal. Please update the regulation and require VW to properly calibrate their speedometers to eliminate the harm being done to American drivers. I have photos and video to substantiate the speedometer inaccuracy. Let me know if this would help. You can replicate the issue yourself with any 2024 Taos S 4motion or SE 4motion with 215/55R18 tires.
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-twice then hustle situation. Waited for traffic to clear, nothing in sight, pulled out fuller throttle but it crawled...immediately I went full throttle with no effect as it continued to steadily crawl for several long seconds until turbo activated. This was way outside of normal-clearly I had been placed in a dangerous situation but thankfully no traffic approached before full speed was obtained. There have been no warning lamps or messages. As for possible symptoms prior to the incident, I had complained to the dealer, day after purchase about the amount of lagging and lunging I was beginning to take notice of, as well as when accelerating from lower gears, it wanted to pull back - like a tap on the brakes. Two workers test drove, expressed experiencing this and determined issue was attributed to being in 'ECO mode' and recommended/showed how to change to regular 'driving mode', which helped but not significantly. Just as easily the children could have been riding with me in the car seats as they often do. This incident was disturbing and I take it seriously. On [XXX], this repeated itself to a lesser yet unacceptable degree taking a right from a standstill on [XXX] in Danville PA. These I reported to the dealership on 7/19 and reported 2nd incident on 7/29 at first scheduled service visit. The incidents have not reproduced themselves so not confirmed by the dealer...no fault codes were identified in ECM, no further diagnostics were performed. My printer doesn't scan-please send me the address so I can mail you a copy of the first service visit 7/30 to be attached to this report. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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.
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. However, since the day I drove off the lot, I have been faced with a persistent and potentially hazardous problem: the CarPlay Apple Play GPS system has been malfunctioning, redirecting with every single use. I took immediate action by returning to the Volkswagen shop services, expecting a prompt resolution. To my dismay, I was met with a disheartening response. The technicians informed me that they were unable to rectify the situation, attributing the issue to my carrier cell tower and the vehicle system. Such a dismissive response not only fails to address the severity of the problem but also disregards the fundamental purpose of a vehicle's navigation system: to ensure safe and efficient travel. As a black man working in a demanding profession such as home inspection, the reliability of my vehicle's GPS system is paramount to my safety. Being redirected unexpectedly due to a GPS malfunction poses not only inconvenience but also potential danger, particularly in unfamiliar areas. Furthermore, as a consumer, it is deeply unsettling to pay for a vehicle that falls short of basic expectations in terms of functionality and reliability. The response from Dick Hannah VW shop service, stating that they cannot address this issue, is wholly unacceptable. As the manufacturer of the vehicle, they bear the responsibility of ensuring that their products meet the highest standards of quality and safety. To dismiss a critical issue such as a malfunctioning GPS system as beyond their control is not only irresponsible but also undermines the trust and confidence of consumers.
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 for it to restart. I was in traffic with people behind me, unable to control my vehicle. And my child was in the car.