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2024 Volkswagen Taos

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Taos.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2024 Volkswagen Taos comes equipped with an automatic (S8) and EPA fuel-economy ratings of 28 mpg city, 36 mpg highway, and 31 mpg combined. Across the 20222026 complaint history, this model year has generated 47 total owner complaints and zero recalls, a marked decrease from the 304 complaints recorded for

Model year20262025202420232022

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy28/36/31 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 04E115561AC. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04E115561AC
Engine air filter5QM129620B
Spark plug05E905626 alt 05E905602C
Battery000915089AB alt 5QS915089B
Serpentine belt04E145933AL
Cabin air filter5Q0819669

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length176 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height64.6 in
Wheelbase105.9 in
Curb weight3430 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined28 / 36 / 31 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume100 cu ft
Cargo volume28 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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.

7.4–8.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.40 sec — 2023 SEL 4MOTION
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023SEL 4MOTION 1.5L Turbo I-47.40 sec15.70 sec158 hpAWD
2025SE Black 1.5L Turbo I-48.00 sec16.10 sec174 hpFWD
2025SE Black 1.5L Turbo I-48.20 sec16.30 sec174 hpFWD
2025SEL 4MOTION 1.5L Turbo I-48.90 sec16.70 sec174 hpAWD
2022SEL 1.5 Turbo I-47.40 sec15.80 sec158 hpFWD
2022SEL 4MOTION 1.5 Turbo I-47.50 sec15.80 sec158 hpAWD
2022SEL 1.5 Turbo I-47.60 sec15.90 sec158 hpFWD
2022SEL 1.5 Turbo I-48.50 sec16.50 sec158 hpFWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 80,000 mi.

At 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 40,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Underbody (inspect) · Underbody Splash Shield (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 80,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 110,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Drive Belt Tensioner (replace)
At 180,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2024 Volkswagen Taos shows a clear downward trend in federal complaints, dropping from 304 in 2022 to just 47 in 2024, suggesting early production issues have largely been resolved. Recalls also declined sharply after 2022, with no recalls issued in 2023 or 2024, though two minor recalls re-emerged in 2025—likely for lingering or newly identified concerns. Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) have steadily decreased from 471 in 2022 to 214 in 2024, indicating fewer unresolved technical quirks as the generation matures. The 2024 model’s complaints are evenly split between service brakes and unspecified issues, with no reported fire incidents and only one crash-related complaint, reinforcing its relative stability. Positioned at the tail end of this improvement arc, the 2024 Taos benefits from early-year fixes without the uncertainty of later recall activity. **This makes it a strong used purchase candidate, assuming no undisclosed build defects emerge.**

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
214
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
47
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 47 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes10
Unknown Or Other10
Visibility2
Electrical System1
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Service Brakes,Visibility/Wiper1
Visibility/Wiper1
Service Brakes,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 214 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
V0125042078297_52026-06-24EngineUpdate programming for Evap Emission Control System
TT 10-18-02_22026-06-18EngineLubricating engine components before reassembly.
TT 13-20-01_32026-06-18EngineInstruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
Customer email_91UB2026-06-15Unknown Or OtherYour vehicle is currently eligible for the 91UB software update designed to:
Dealer 91UB2026-06-15Unknown Or OtherThis OTA update addresses a potential issue with special characters being broadcast over…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2024 Taos have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Taos get?

EPA figures are 28 city / 36 highway / 31 combined mpg.