Volkswagen Taos Fuel Line Connector Can Leak

NHTSA campaign 21V651000 · Reported Aug 20, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

critical How serious is it? About this label

A stalled engine or a fuel leak near an ignition source both raise the risk of a crash or fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V651000
Reported to NHTSA	Aug 20, 2021
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Under the hood, the connector that joins the fuel supply line may come loose and detach. When this happens, fuel can leak out into the engine compartment. A fuel leak can cause the engine to stall while driving, and if the leaking fuel reaches a spark or other ignition source, it can also start a fire.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm if your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact a Volkswagen dealer, or call VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298, to schedule an inspection.
3. Dealers will replace the fuel supply line and connector as needed, free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 21V651000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2022 Volkswagen Taos

Who to contact

Volkswagen — official Volkswagen recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-893-5298

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Volkswagen Gasoline Fuel System Recalls Cover Leaks and Engine Stalling · all 10 Volkswagen recalls in this area

Other Volkswagen Taos recalls

Apr 22, 2026VW Taos Fuel Sensor May Detach in Crashcritical
Mar 25, 2026Volkswagen Jetta and Taos Instrument Panel Display Failurehigh
Mar 29, 2023Volkswagen Taos Fuel Pump May Cause Stallingcritical
Sep 14, 2022Volkswagen Taos Software May Cause Engine Stallmedium
Jul 20, 2022Volkswagen Rearview Camera May Fail To Displaymedium
Mar 23, 2022Volkswagen Tiguan, Taos Rear Suspension May Crackhigh

All 8 Taos recalls

Official notice

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Summary: 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.
Safety 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.