2023 Volkswagen Taos service brakes problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2023 Volkswagen Taos — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Brake Recall for VW 2023 Taos - Nov 2024 (10 or 11K Mileage). Brake pads changed. Continued to hear Brake Squeeking: taken in 10/15/2025, 11/14/2024, 1/3/2025, 5/17/2025. 12 mm at initial recall dropped to 7 mm at 17,900 miles. Upon leaving dealership, tech states VW uses "refurbished brake pads."…”
filed Sep 14, 2026
“am reporting a recurring rear brake issue with my vehicle. The rear brake pads and rotors have required replacement approximately every 20,000 miles, which appears abnormal given that the front brake pads have never required replacement and are still measuring approximately 8 mm. The rear brakes…”
filed Jul 4, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Repair or Replace Information
V4622022067177_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 27, 2026Brake rotor resurfacing
V4619022015173_35 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 27, 2026
Service Brakes problems in other Taos years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Taos | 16 | 30% |
| 2022 Taos | 61 | 19% |
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.