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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Pressure Sensor (2025 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS, 2026 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS)

Vehicles & EquipmentSource: NHTSA · Date: 2026-04-22

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Company / brand
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Product
2025 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS; 2026 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS
Reason / hazard
A fuel tank with a dislodged or separated fuel pressure sensor can leak fuel after a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
What to do (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.
Distribution / sold at
Potentially affected: 38710
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."
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:PRESSURE SENSOR
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