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HighNHTSA·22V687000·Announced 2022-09-14

2022 Volkswagen Taos Engine Stall Software Safety Recall

Volkswagen is recalling certain 2022 Taos vehicles with all-wheel drive due to engine control unit software that may cause engine stall when coming to a stop, increasing crash risk. Dealers will provide free software updates.

What this means for you

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: The defect involves engine control software that may cause stalling while driving, increasing crash risk. While no injuries or deaths have been reported, this qualifies as a risk-of-harm product under the rubric where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Volkswagen Taos vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The engine control unit (ECU) software on these vehicles may cause the engine to stall when coming to a stop.

When an engine stalls, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. No injuries have been reported, but the defect creates a potential safety hazard.

Owners should contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 to arrange a free software update. Alternatively, owners may call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). The NHTSA recall campaign number is 22V687000 and Volkswagen's internal recall number is 24iL. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 28, 2022.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN TAOS
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Engine Control System
Hazard
Affected units
2

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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