2024 Honda CR-V vs 2024 Volkswagen Taos
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2024 Honda CR-V | 2024 Volkswagen Taos |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 388 | 53 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 93 | 231 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–40 | 31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 9,700 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Volkswagen Taos |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 124 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 48 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 48 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 16 |
| Engine | 26 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 26 | 6 |
| Lane Departure | 25 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 24 | 0 |
| Stalling | 10 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
2024 Honda CR-V
2024 Volkswagen Taos
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.