2026 Volkswagen Taos

Small SUVs

Average Safest

IIHS Award

None

Driver Death Rate (Class Estimate)

~42

deaths per million registered vehicle years

111% of national average

Small Overlap Front Acceptable

Moderate Overlap Front: Updated Test Marginal

Side: Updated Test Acceptable

Headlights (Varies By Trim/option) Good

Seat Belt Reminders Poor

Latch Ease Of Use Good

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