Volkswagen Taos Fuel Pump May Cause Stalling

NHTSA campaign 23V214000 · Reported Mar 29, 2023 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

critical How serious is it? About this label

A sudden engine stall while driving can increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	23V214000
Reported to NHTSA	Mar 29, 2023
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
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

In certain 2022 Volkswagen Taos vehicles, the fuel delivery pump may break. If it breaks, the engine can suddenly stall while the vehicle is being driven. A sudden stall like this can increase the chance of a crash.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is affected. 2. Contact a Volkswagen dealer, or call Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. 3. The fuel pump will be replaced 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 23V214000. 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
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
Aug 20, 2021Volkswagen Taos Fuel Line Connector Can Leakcritical

All 8 Taos recalls

Official notice

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 TAOS vehicles. The fuel delivery pump may break, which could cause a sudden engine stall.
Safety risk: A sudden engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20DV.

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