2023 Volkswagen Taos engine problems
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2023 Volkswagen Taos — 41% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“head gasket well known issue with no campaign or warranty coverage Volkswagen issued an official TSB 15-23-01 (Head Gasket Leakage) acknowledging that the original factory head gasket design on early Taos models allows coolant to leak. The production line was eventually updated with a redesigned…”
filed Jul 24, 2026
“On April 27, 2025, in [XXX] , the vehicle displayed a low coolant warning in the morning. The owner replenished the coolant as instructed, the warning cleared, and the vehicle was driven to work without incident. Later that day, while traveling southbound on [XXX] at approximately 60 mph, the…”
filed May 9, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
V1718062017813_24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2026Update programming for Evap Emission Control System
V0125042078297_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 24, 2026Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
TT 13-20-01_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 18, 2026Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
TT 10-18-02_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 18, 2026
Engine problems in other Taos years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Taos | 7 | 14% |
| 2022 Taos | 138 | 45% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Volkswagen Taos
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.