Volkswagen Taos recalls

8 official safety recalls for the Volkswagen Taos from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Fuel pressure sensor may separate from the tank

    Reported April 22, 2026Model years 2025–2026NHTSA campaign 26V25800038,710 vehicles affected

    In a rear-end crash, the fuel pressure sensor may dislodge from the tank. It may leak fuel after a rollover, increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will install a wiring harness extension free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:PRESSURE SENSOR
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Taos vehicles. In the event of a rear-end crash, the fuel pressure sensor may dislodge or separate from the fuel tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
    Consequence
    A fuel tank with a dislodged or separated fuel pressure sensor can leak fuel after a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Dealers will install a fuel pressure sensor wiring harness extension, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97TH. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 29, 2026.

  2. Instrument panel may not display warnings or gauges

    Reported March 25, 2026Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 26V18500075,323 vehicles affected

    The instrument panel may fail to display gauges or warning lights, leaving the driver without critical safety information and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the software and replace the panel as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Jetta and Taos vehicles. The instrument panel may fail to display warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
    Consequence
    An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the instrument panel software and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90Z5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 22, 2026.

  3. Fuel pump may break and stall the engine

    Reported March 29, 2023Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 23V21400015,874 vehicles affected

    The fuel pump may break and cause the engine to stall suddenly, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the fuel pump free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 TAOS vehicles. The fuel delivery pump may break, which could cause a sudden engine stall.
    Consequence
    A sudden engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20DV.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  4. Engine may stall when coming to a stop

    Reported September 14, 2022Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 22V6870002 vehicles affected

    The engine control software may cause the engine to stall when coming to a stop, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 TAOS vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The engine control unit (ECU) software may cause a stall when coming to a stop.
    Consequence
    An engine that stalls may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24iL.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  5. Infotainment memory issue may prevent rear camera display

    Reported July 20, 2022Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 22V51400043,091 vehicles affected

    A manufacturing issue with the infotainment system memory module may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying, reducing the driver's rear view and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
    Consequence
    A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  6. Rear suspension knuckle may crack and break

    Reported March 23, 2022Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 22V17600010,119 vehicles affected

    A rear suspension knuckle may corrode, crack and break, causing loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear knuckles free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.
    Consequence
    A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42L8.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  7. Fuel line connector may detach

    Reported August 20, 2021Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 21V65100016,737 vehicles affected

    The underhood fuel supply connector may detach from the line, leaking fuel in the engine compartment. A leak may cause a stall or fire near an ignition source. Dealers will inspect the connection and replace the line and connector as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Taos vehicles. The underhood fuel supply quick-connector may detach from the fuel supply line causing a fuel leak in the engine compartment.
    Consequence
    A fuel leak may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect the connection and replace the fuel supply line and connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20DB.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  8. Engine software may cause a stall

    Reported August 6, 2021Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 21V6150005,092 vehicles affected

    Engine control unit software may cause the engine to stall when coming to a stop, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Taos vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The engine control unit (ECU) software may cause a stall when coming to a stop.
    Consequence
    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 5, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24HH.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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