Official recall notice
Fuel Tank May Leak After Crash
- Recall date
- 2026-04-23
- Category
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 38,710
- Vehicle
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Why it was recalled
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.
Recommended action
What to do
Dealers will install a fuel pressure sensor wiring harness extension, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 19, 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.
Product description
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."