The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V214000·Announced 2025-05-03

2022 Volkswagen Taos: Fuel Pump Failure May Cause Engine Stall

Volkswagen is recalling certain 2022 Taos vehicles due to fuel pump defects that may cause sudden engine stall, increasing crash risk.

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: Fuel pump defect is a risk-of-harm vehicle product that could cause sudden engine stall and crash. No injuries have been reported, placing this in the High (3) category per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Volkswagen Taos vehicles due to a defect in the fuel delivery system. The fuel pump may break, which could cause a sudden engine stall.

A sudden engine stall while driving increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

Volkswagen will replace the fuel pump at no cost. Contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 to arrange the repair. You may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
2022 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
  • fuel-pump-failure
  • engine-stall
  • crash-risk
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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