Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 Taos.
The 2025 Volkswagen Taos, a model in Volkswagen’s lineup, arrives with an automatic S8 transmission and EPA‑rated 28/36/31 mpg, delivering a straightforward powertrain for everyday use. Its reliability record shows only nine total owner complaints across the 2022‑2026 years, with the latest 2026 model generating just one complaint — a sharp drop from the 304 complaints recorded in 2022. The vehicle carries two recalls and its primary complaint areas are electrical system and lane departure.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Overall length | 176 in |
| Overall width | 72.8 in |
| Overall height | 64.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3430 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 61.8 / 60.6 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 59/41 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 28 / 36 / 31 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 100 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 28 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Taos of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | SE Black 1.5L Turbo I-4 | 8.00 sec | 16.10 sec | 174 hp | FWD |
| 2025 | SE Black 1.5L Turbo I-4 | 8.20 sec | 16.30 sec | 174 hp | FWD |
| 2025 | SEL 4MOTION 1.5L Turbo I-4 | 8.90 sec | 16.70 sec | 174 hp | AWD |
| 2023 | SEL 4MOTION 1.5L Turbo I-4 | 7.40 sec | 15.70 sec | 158 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | SEL 1.5 Turbo I-4 | 7.40 sec | 15.80 sec | 158 hp | FWD |
| 2022 | SEL 4MOTION 1.5 Turbo I-4 | 7.50 sec | 15.80 sec | 158 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | SEL 1.5 Turbo I-4 | 7.60 sec | 15.90 sec | 158 hp | FWD |
| 2022 | SEL 1.5 Turbo I-4 | 8.50 sec | 16.50 sec | 158 hp | FWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The federal record indicates a sharp downward trend in consumer complaints and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) from the launch year in 2022 through 2026. The 2025 model year sits near the bottom of this curve with only 9 complaints and 132 TSBs, a significant reduction from the 304 complaints
All 9 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… Remedy: 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…
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Taos vehicles. In the event of a rear-end crash, the fuel pressure sensor may dislodge or separate from the fuel tank. As such, these… Remedy: Dealers will install a fuel pressure sensor wiring harness extension, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer…
Showing 5 of 132 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TT 10-18-02_2 | 2026-06-18 | Engine | Lubricating engine components before reassembly. |
| TT 13-20-01_3 | 2026-06-18 | Engine | Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start. |
| V6919012010479_17 | 2026-06-11 | Air Bags | Inquiries |
| V1719012012855_81 | 2026-06-04 | Engine | Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards |
| VIN4APIN20260527 | 2026-05-27 | Unknown Or Other | Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; MIL on, engine runs rough with misfire faults… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 28 city / 36 highway / 31 combined mpg.