2025 Volkswagen Taos
The 2025 Volkswagen Taos earns a strong Throttlebook Ownership Score of 75/100. Expect about $40,003 to own it for five years, or $667 a month. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 14 complaints.
- Recalls
- 2
- Complaints
- 14
- 5-yr cost
- $40k
- MPG (EPA)
- 31
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2 recalls may apply
For the 2025 Volkswagen Taos. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.
What's wrong: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Jetta and Taos vehicles. The instrument panel may fail to display warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90Z5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 22, 2026.
Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
5-year cost to own
Estimated $20,750 price, 20% down, 6.35% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 12,000 mi/yr.
| Depreciation | $8,364 |
| Insurance (national avg.) | $12,000 |
| Fuel / charging | $6,485 |
| Maintenance | $6,440 |
| Repairs | $1,380 |
| Loan interest | $3,089 |
| Taxes & fees | $2,245 |
Estimate, not financial advice. How we calculate.
Owner complaints & safety
What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.
- Electrical System5
- Forward Collision Avoidance3
- Engine3
- Visibility/Wiper2
- Service Brakes2
- Unknown Or Other2
Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.
- Overall
- 4 out of 5 stars
- Frontal
- 4 out of 5 stars
- Side
- 5 out of 5 stars
- Rollover
- 4 out of 5 stars
Rated as: 2025 Volkswagen Taos SUV AWD
What to check on a used 2025 Volkswagen Taos
Ordered by what owners of this model year reported most. Reports are not proof of a defect.
- Electrical and lights
- Test every window, lock, light and wiper.
- Watch for warning lights that stay on after start-up.
- Driver-assist systems
- Ask if the systems work as designed and if any warnings stay on.
- Test the backup camera and parking sensors if fitted.
- Engine and transmission
- Cold start: listen for knocking, ticking or rough running.
- Shifts should be smooth with no slipping or jerking.
If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.
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FAQ
- Is the 2025 Volkswagen Taos a good car to buy?
- The 2025 Volkswagen Taos earns a strong Throttlebook Ownership Score of 75/100. Expect about $40,003 to own it for five years, or $667 a month. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 14 complaints.
- Does the 2025 Volkswagen Taos have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 Volkswagen Taos, including Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel; Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Pressure Sensor. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
- What are the most common 2025 Volkswagen Taos problems?
- Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical system (5), forward collision avoidance (3), engine (3), visibility/wiper (2).
- How much does a 2025 Volkswagen Taos cost to own for 5 years?
- About $40,003 over 5 years ($667/month) at an estimated $20,750 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.
Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.