United StatesCertain 2025–2026 Volkswagen Taos vehicles are affected; you can identify if yours is included by model year and VIN (VIN lookup on NHTSA.gov begins April 29, 2026). They were recalled because in a rear-end crash the fuel pressure sensor may dislodge or separate from the fuel tank, which can allow fuel to leak after a rollover and increase the risk of a fire and fails to comply with FMVSS 301. Dealers will install a fuel pressure sensor wiring harness extension free of charge; owner letters were mailed June 4, 2026 and Volkswagen can be reached at 1-800-893-5298 (recall 97TH).
What's being recalled
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."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V258000; Manufacturer campaign 97TH
The hazard
A fuel tank with a dislodged or separated fuel pressure sensor can leak fuel after a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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