Canada2025–2026 Volkswagen TAOS SUVs are affected; they can be identified by the model and model years 2025–2026. The wiring harness to the fuel pressure sensor may be too short, allowing the sensor to dislodge or separate from the fuel tank in a rear crash and cause a fuel leak that can create a fire risk. Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise taking the vehicle to a dealership to install an extension for the fuel pressure sensor wiring harness.
How to identify it
2025–2026 Volkswagen TAOS
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the wiring harness to the fuel pressure sensor may be too short. As a result, the sensor could dislodge or separate from the fuel tank in a rear crash and cause a fuel leak.
A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.
What to do
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install an extension for the fuel pressure sensor wiring harness.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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