The vehicle dossier US · 2023

2023 Volkswagen
TAOSProblems & recalls

109 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Engine appears in 44 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 109 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Engine44 reports
Brakes34 reports
Other components32 reports
Electrical system25 reports
Transmission & drivetrain12 reports
Fuel system12 reports
Visibility3 reports
Suspension2 reports
Air bags2 reports
Body & structure1 reports
Steering1 reports
See original component labels
ENGINE43
SERVICE BRAKES33
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25
POWER TRAIN12
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM12
UNKNOWN OR OTHER10
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL9
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL4
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING4
WHEELS3
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST2
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING2
VISIBILITY/WIPER2
SUSPENSION2
AIR BAGS2
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD1
STEERING1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1

These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.

The reporting timeline

When reports arrived.

Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 4 years with reports.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Sep 23, 2026
Mileage, where supplied

10,092 miles is the median among 6 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 7,400–10,185 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

0 recall campaigns on file.

A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.

No campaigns matched this model-year in the imported recall files. This is not confirmation that a particular VIN has no open recalls.
Check this car’s VIN at NHTSA

03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

322 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.

Aug 27, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsV4622022067177_5Repair or Replace InformationNHTSA ID 11036878

Repair or Replace Information

Components: SERVICE BRAKES. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036878 at NHTSA
Aug 27, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsV4619022015173_35Brake rotor resurfacingNHTSA ID 11036877

Brake rotor resurfacing

Components: SERVICE BRAKES. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036877 at NHTSA
Aug 14, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVOS-26-47This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: Part number 3Q0-959-435N software version n…NHTSA ID 11036886

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: Part number 3Q0-959-435N software version number 1307 has incorrect coding.

Campaign / software reference: VOS-26-47

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036886 at NHTSA
Aug 11, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsV4418012043620_10Warranty Alignment WorksheetNHTSA ID 11036875

Warranty Alignment Worksheet

Components: STEERING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036875 at NHTSA
Aug 11, 2026 OtherSM 04-2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.NHTSA ID 11036866

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036866 at NHTSA
Aug 10, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsV4015022033347_8Replacement instructionNHTSA ID 11036874

Replacement instruction

Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036874 at NHTSA
Aug 6, 2026 OtherTT 00-13-04_7Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED OrderNHTSA ID 11036868

Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036868 at NHTSA
Aug 4, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsV0026012081638_2Differences between a leak and seepageNHTSA ID 11036870

Differences between a leak and seepage

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036870 at NHTSA
Jul 20, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsV9123042071790_3MIB3 Recovery SolutionNHTSA ID 11035763

MIB3 Recovery Solution

Campaign / software reference: 3G0.919.360.SE

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035763 at NHTSA
Jul 15, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVOS-26-42This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0019 - Hotfix 12-V battery test(s) – No …NHTSA ID 11035772

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0019 - Hotfix 12-V battery test(s) – No battery diagnosis - Inconclusive test result.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035772 at NHTSA
Jul 14, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsV9126042082628_2Over-the-Air Software Update Dealer Recovery ProcessNHTSA ID 11035765

Over-the-Air Software Update Dealer Recovery Process

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035765 at NHTSA
Jul 9, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsV1718062017813_24Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption MeasurementNHTSA ID 11035762

Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement

Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035762 at NHTSA
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Records below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.

04 / Agency investigations

Official inquiries.

An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.

No investigation records matched this model-year in the snapshot.

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