The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V651000·Announced 2021-08-20

2022 Volkswagen Taos Fuel Supply Connector Detachment Recall

Volkswagen is recalling certain 2022 Taos vehicles because the underhood fuel supply quick-connector may detach from the fuel line, creating fuel leaks that increase risks of engine stalling and fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural fuel system defect where the connector may detach and cause fuel leaks, creating risks of engine stalling (which can lead to crashes) and fire. No injuries or property damage are reported in the source. Per the rubric, this qualifies as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, warranting a High (3) severity score.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. 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.

A fuel leak in the engine compartment can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Fuel leaks also increase the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.

Approximately 16,737 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2021.

Owners should contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Dealers will inspect the connection and replace the fuel supply line and connector as necessary, free of charge. For more information, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN TAOS
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
16,737

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TAOS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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