Volkswagen recalls 2022 Taos vehicles with a potential fuel leak that could cause engine stalls or fire. Owners must have fuel supply line inspected and replaced by dealers at no cost.
A fuel leak may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2022 Taos vehicles due to a fuel supply line connector that may detach, causing fuel leaks. This increases the risk of engine stalls and potential fire, which could lead to crashes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81174-volkswagen-2022-taos-fuel-leak-recall-risk-of-crash-or.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81174-volkswagen-2022-taos-fuel-leak-recall-risk-of-crash-or · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V651000
“Volkswagen 2022 Taos Fuel Leak Recall: Risk of Crash or Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81174-volkswagen-2022-taos-fuel-leak-recall-risk-of-crash-or. Based on NHTSA recall 21V651000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V651000).
A fuel leak can cause engine stalls, which may lead to a crash. The leak also poses a fire risk if an ignition source is present, such as a spark or hot engine part.
Owners of 2022 Volkswagen Taos vehicles are affected. Drivers with the underhood fuel supply quick-connector issue are at higher risk of fire or crash.
Check for a 2022 Volkswagen Taos with a detached underhood fuel supply quick-connector. The recall was notified to owners via mail on August 31, 2021.
Call 1-800-893-5298 to schedule a dealer inspection for the fuel supply line.
Dealers will inspect the connection and replace the fuel supply line and connector if necessary at no cost.
Dealers will inspect the connection and replace the fuel supply line and connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20DB.
The underhood fuel supply quick-connector may detach, causing a fuel leak that increases the risk of engine stalls or fire.
Check if your 2022 Taos was mailed a notification letter on August 31, 2021, or if the fuel supply quick-connector is detached.
The recall remedy does not specify a deadline; dealers will inspect and repair the issue at no cost when you contact them.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V651000 — Volkswagen Volkswagen Hello, I own a Volkswagen that is covered by recall 21V651000 from Volkswagen. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the connection and replace the fuel supply line and connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20DB. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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