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- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A fuel supply quick-connector under the hood may detach from the fuel supply line, causing a fuel leak in the engine compartment. A leak can cause the engine to stall, which raises the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire if there is an ignition source nearby.
Dealers will inspect the fuel connection and replace the fuel supply line and connector as needed. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2021. For questions, contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and reference recall 20DB.
If you own a 2022 Volkswagen Taos, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and schedule the free repair at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Taos | 2022 |
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