NHTSA Campaign 21V651000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Aug 20, 2021 · 16,737 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
VOLKSWAGEN TAOS 2022 16,737

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V651000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.