Volkswagen Taos Recalls (2022-2026)
The Volkswagen Taos has been the subject of 8 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2022 to 2026 model years. They cluster mostly around the fuel system, engine and engine cooling, and electrical system.
The Volkswagen Taos scores 72 out of 100 (grade B), a better-than-average recall record. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 63% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 38% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 8 campaigns span 3 model years of the Volkswagen Taos. The single largest affected 75,323 vehicles, over electrical system. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Taos problems owners report and its crash-test safety ratings.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Volkswagen Taos may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Volkswagen Taos recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Volkswagen Taos recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2026 Volkswagen Taos Recalls
1 recall affects the 2026 Volkswagen Taos, involving the fuel system.
2025 Volkswagen Taos Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2025 Volkswagen Taos, involving the fuel system and electrical system.
2022 Volkswagen Taos Recalls
6 recalls affect the 2022 Volkswagen Taos, involving the fuel system, engine and engine cooling, and back over prevention.
Every Volkswagen Taos recall in detail
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2025-2026 Volkswagen Taos
- Vehicles in this recall
- 38,710
- Reported
- Apr 22, 2026
Defect: 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."
Risk: A fuel tank with a dislodged or separated fuel pressure sensor can leak fuel after a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 26V258000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2025 Volkswagen Taos
- Vehicles in this recall
- 75,323
- Reported
- Mar 25, 2026
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Jetta and Taos vehicles. The instrument panel may fail to display warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90Z5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 22, 2026.
NHTSA campaign number 26V185000.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2022 Volkswagen Taos
- Vehicles in this recall
- 15,874
- Reported
- Mar 29, 2023
- Owners notified
- May 24, 2023
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 TAOS vehicles. The fuel delivery pump may break, which could cause a sudden engine stall.
Risk: A sudden engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20DV.
NHTSA campaign number 23V214000.
Engine And Engine Cooling
- Affected years
- 2022 Volkswagen Taos
- Vehicles in this recall
- 2
- Reported
- Sep 14, 2022
- Owners notified
- Sep 27, 2022
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 TAOS vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The engine control unit (ECU) software may cause a stall when coming to a stop.
Risk: An engine that stalls may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24iL.
NHTSA campaign number 22V687000.
Back Over Prevention
- Affected years
- 2022 Volkswagen Taos
- Vehicles in this recall
- 43,091
- Reported
- Jul 20, 2022
- Owners notified
- Aug 2, 2022
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.
NHTSA campaign number 22V514000.
Suspension
- Affected years
- 2022 Volkswagen Taos
- Vehicles in this recall
- 10,119
- Reported
- Mar 23, 2022
- Owners notified
- Jun 13, 2022
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.
Risk: A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42L8.
NHTSA campaign number 22V176000.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2022 Volkswagen Taos
- Vehicles in this recall
- 16,737
- Reported
- Aug 20, 2021
- Owners notified
- Aug 31, 2021
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Taos vehicles. The underhood fuel supply quick-connector may detach from the fuel supply line causing a fuel leak in the engine compartment.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 21V651000.
Engine And Engine Cooling
- Affected years
- 2022 Volkswagen Taos
- Vehicles in this recall
- 5,092
- Reported
- Aug 6, 2021
- Owners notified
- Oct 5, 2021
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Taos vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The engine control unit (ECU) software may cause a stall when coming to a stop.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 21V615000.
Common questions about Volkswagen Taos recalls
- Does the Volkswagen Taos have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 8 recall campaigns on record for the Volkswagen Taos across the 2022 to 2026 model years. The most common areas are the fuel system, engine and engine cooling, and electrical system.
- How many times has the Volkswagen Taos been recalled?
- The Volkswagen Taos has 8 recall campaigns from the 2022 to 2026 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Volkswagen Taos recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the electrical system, affecting 75,323 vehicles. An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
- Which Volkswagen Taos model year has the most recalls?
- The 2022 Volkswagen Taos has the most, with 6 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Volkswagen Taos has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.