NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2025–2026 Volkswagen Taos recall: Fuel Tank May Leak After Crash
- Recall number
- 26V258000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicles › Fuel System
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 38710
- Hazard tags
- Fire Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Fuel System, Gasoline
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Taos | 2025–2026 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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."
Consequence
A fuel tank with a dislodged or separated fuel pressure sensor can leak fuel after a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
What should you do?
Dealers will install a fuel pressure sensor wiring harness extension, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 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.
Manufacturer campaign number
97TH
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V258000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.