Volkswagen recalls 2022 Taos vehicles with all-wheel drive due to engine stall risk during stops, potentially causing crashes. Owners receive free software update.
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2022 Taos vehicles with all-wheel drive because their engine control software can cause the car to stall when stopping. This stall risk may lead to a crash, so owners need to get a free software update from dealers.
The engine control software can cause the vehicle to stall when coming to a stop. This stall may lead to a crash if the driver is unable to control the vehicle safely.
Owners of 2022 Volkswagen Taos vehicles with all-wheel drive are affected. Drivers who stop frequently in traffic are at higher risk due to potential engine stalling.
Check if your 2022 Taos has all-wheel drive. The recall covers vehicles with the specific engine control software issue that was notified starting October 5, 2021.
Call 1-800-893-5298 to schedule a software update at a dealer.
Dealers will provide a free software update to fix the engine control issue.
Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 5, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24HH.
The engine control software may cause the vehicle to stall when coming to a stop, increasing crash risk.
Your 2022 Taos with all-wheel drive is affected. The recall was notified starting October 5, 2021.
No specific deadline is mentioned; dealers will update the software free of charge 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 21V615000 — Volkswagen Volkswagen Hello, I own a Volkswagen that is covered by recall 21V615000 from Volkswagen. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 5, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24HH. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
