The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V214000·Announced 2023-03-29

2022 Volkswagen Taos Fuel Pump May Cause Engine Stall

Volkswagen is recalling certain 2022 Taos vehicles because the fuel delivery pump may break and cause a sudden engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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: This is a structural vehicle defect (fuel pump failure) that presents a direct risk of harm (sudden engine stall increasing crash risk). No deaths or injuries are reported in the source, but the hazard is not merely theoretical—it involves a mechanical failure that can occur in real-world use, meeting the High threshold.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Volkswagen Taos vehicles equipped with a fuel system component that may fail. The fuel delivery pump may break, which could cause a sudden engine stall.

A sudden engine stall can increase the risk of a crash while driving. Approximately 15,874 vehicles are affected by this recall.

Dealers will replace the fuel pump free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). More information is available at www.nhtsa.gov. Volkswagen's internal reference number for this recall is 20DV.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN TAOS
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
15,874

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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