Used Volkswagen Taigo 2022-present reliability
Category: Coupe SUV
The Volkswagen Taigo is a competent all-rounder and an easily recommendable used buy.
What should I look for in a used Volkswagen TAIGO hatchback?
As with all cars, check for bodywork damage and kerbing on the wheels, and inspect the interior for signs of wear and tear. All new VWs come with a three-year/60,000-mile warranty from new, so you'll have whatever is left of that with a used example.
When it was tested for safety by Euro NCAP, the Taigo was awarded the full five stars, scoring well at protecting adult and child occupants.
In terms of safety equipment, the entry-level car comes with automatic emergency braking (AEB), lane-change side assist, hill-start assist and a driver alert system that detects fatigue. R-Line versions also get high-beam assist and a system that helps you in traffic jams.
What are the most common problems with a used Volkswagen TAIGO hatchback?
The Taigo is yet to experience any recalls, but check with your local VW dealer to see if there have been any and to make sure all remedial work has been carried out.
Is a used Volkswagen TAIGO hatchback reliable?
The Taigo finished in 14th place in the small SUV class out of 20 cars in our most recent What Car? Reliability Survey with a score of 94.7%. This placed it a little below its siblings, the T-Cross and the T-Roc, but above the Ford Puma, the Skoda Kamiq and the Toyota Yaris Cross.
VW as a brand came 18th out of 31 manufacturers featured with an overall score of 90.5%. This placed it above Audi, Jaguar, Mercedes, Seat and Vauxhall, among others.
Used Volkswagen Taigo reliability: the owners' view
As part of our annual Reliability Survey, What Car? readers reported a mixed experience with the Volkswagen Taigo's reliability and dealer service.
Several owners mentioned issues with warning lights, particularly related to the car’s safety systems. One reader highlighted a fault with the adaptive cruise control, which required repeated visits to the dealership to resolve. Another reported problems with the infotainment system freezing, necessitating a software update that was not immediately available.
Dealer service feedback was inconsistent. While some praised staff for their professionalism and willingness to address concerns, others criticised slow repair times and a lack of clear communication. One owner described waiting weeks for parts to arrive, leaving their car off the road longer than expected. Another expressed frustration at being charged for a repair they felt should have been covered under warranty.
Overall, readers noted both reliability concerns and varying levels of satisfaction with Volkswagen’s dealer network.
