Brakes Grind When Applied

2023 Volkswagen Taos

This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Volkswagen dealer.

8.4

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$800
Average Mileage:
21,550 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (5 reports)
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2023 Volkswagen Taos brakes problems

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2023 Volkswagen Taos Owner Comments

problem #5

May 202026

Taos

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,884 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car originally brought in for check engine light and, once again, complaints about the brakes squealing/grinding. Brake pads assessed and while the front brakes rated at 12, the rear brakes rated at 2 despite having been replaced 8 months prior. Brake lines flushed & brake pads replaced for the THIRD TIME in less than 2 years. Next morning - brakes still grinding/squealing. At this point, I don't see hope in a resolution and it appears whatever is wrong will not be fixed unless I flush & replace the brakes every 8-9mo which is RIDICULOUS.

- Meghan M., Peoria, AZ, US

problem #4

Sep 052025

Taos

  • Automatic transmission
  • 32,737 miles

Car was brought in for a flat tire primarily - mentioned AGAIN that the breaks were grinding/squealing despite having been replaced 9 months ago. Brake pads replaced again, brake lines flushed. The next morning the breaks were still grinding/squealing. No real resolution despite spending hundreds of dollars on brake repairs.

- Meghan M., Peoria, AZ, US

problem #3

Dec 272024

Taos

  • Automatic transmission
  • 19,073 miles

Car was brought in for 20k maintenance and brake issues were mentioned as the breaks had started squealing/grinding when used. Brake pads were replaced and dealership noted "more than usual" wear to the rear breaks. I had hoped this would fix the issue, but it did not. The next morning, brakes continued to grind/squeal - I did not have time to have it re-addressed until the next maintenance.

- Meghan M., Peoria, AZ, US

problem #2

Jan 012023

Taos

  • Automatic transmission
  • 5 miles

The brakes made a squeaky noise since I brought the vehicle home. I called the dealer and they said it was normal. When I took it to the dealer for the first oil service check up, I again mentioned it and they said it was a normal thing for a TAOS. It has always squeaked like it needs new brakes.

- hm2256-, Moreno Valley, US

problem #1

Sep 052023

Taos S 1.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 9,900 miles

When having to stop more suddenly and apply the brakes more forcefully, the brakes would make a strange grinding/clunking sound. (No, this was not ABS system). Have had other cars that never did this. Sounded like warped rotors/pads. January of this year tried to get new rotors installed from dealer, but never heard back from dealer. Parts for this car are simply non-existent and are unavailable.

- mario d., St.Louis, MO, US

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