CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:PRESSURE SENSOR
- Problem
- 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 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.
What this recall means for you
In certain vehicles, the fuel pressure sensor can dislodge or separate from the fuel tank if the vehicle is struck from behind. The vehicles also do not meet the federal fuel system integrity standard, FMVSS 301. If the sensor separates, the fuel tank can leak fuel after a rollover crash, which increases the risk of a fire.
Dealers will install a fuel pressure sensor wiring harness extension at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2026. You can also contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, using recall number 97TH. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov for open recalls, which will be searchable there beginning April 29, 2026.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Taos | 20252026 |
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