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| Encore | Taos | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Monthly payment | — | — |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 30.0 mpg | 29.4 mpg |
| CO₂ emissions | 298 g/mi–327 g/mi | 286 g/mi–319 g/mi |
| Annual maintenance cost | — | — |
Common-issue data is not available yet.
The 2022 Taos was recalled under NHTSA ID 23V-785 for fuel pump failure, and early 2023 models built before August 2022 may still have fuel system issues. Symptoms include stalling, long cranking or no-start, fuel pump whine, and sudden loss of engine power while driving, which creates a crash risk. Eligible owners receive a free dealer fuel pump replacement, while 2024 models received improved fuel injectors.
The 2022 Taos is recalled under NHTSA ID 22V-654 because rear coil springs can fracture and detach. Drivers may notice a sagging rear end, clunking noises, or unstable handling, and a broken spring piece can impact underbody components such as the fuel tank. The dealer remedy is a free spring replacement.
The 2022 Taos is recalled under NHTSA ID 22V-312 because front brake caliper guide bolts can break, allowing the caliper to separate from the knuckle. Symptoms include a soft or long brake pedal, pulling, grinding, and severely reduced braking at one wheel, which increases crash risk. Dealers replace the bolts free of charge.
2022–2024 Taos models with 4Motion AWD and the 7-speed DSG can exhibit low-speed clutch judder, jerky 1-2-3 upshifts, and delayed or hesitant downshifts. Volkswagen revised the DSG software for 2023 and clutch engagement for 2024, and the 2025 facelift replaced the DSG with an 8-speed automatic on all models. This persistent drivability issue can accelerate clutch or mechatronic wear, though it was not tied to a safety recall.
The 2023 Taos can trigger forward-collision warning and automatic braking with no obstacle present, causing sudden unexpected braking in normal traffic. This can startle the driver and increase the risk of a rear-end collision. The usual remedy is a software update or recalibration of the IQ.DRIVE camera system, free under warranty.
The 2022–2024 Taos can have MIB3 infotainment lag with slow touch response, screen freezes, black-screen episodes, and CarPlay or Android Auto dropouts. The 2023 model year had fewer electrical glitches than 2022, and 2024 models only rarely showed minor lag. Most cases are addressed with software updates, and the issue is rarely disabling but can briefly hide the backup camera or climate controls.
Buick Encore and Volkswagen Taos suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.
Both models use Gasoline. Fuel economy is Encore — 30.0 mpg; Taos — 29.4 mpg. Encore uses less energy in everyday driving.
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