2023 Volkswagen Taos engine problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2023 Volkswagen Taos — 40% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Low coolant warning in red triangle showed up on my 2023 TAOS. Coolant in the reservoir was very low. I notice that there is a Technical Service Bulletin 15-23-01 rather than an official safety recall on 2022 and 2023 Taos 1.5T for head gasket coolant leak. There are many complaints regarding this…”
filed Sep 9, 2026
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Taos years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Taos | 9 | 17% |
| 2022 Taos | 143 | 46% |
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.