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VW Taos Fuel Sensor May Detach in Crash
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A fuel tank with a separated fuel pressure sensor can leak fuel after a rollover crash, which increases the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V258000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:pressure Sensor |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2025–2026 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On these Taos vehicles, a fuel pressure sensor is attached to the fuel tank. If the vehicle is in a rear-end crash, that sensor may come loose or separate from the tank.
What you should do
2. Contact a Volkswagen dealer or call Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
3. Dealers will install a fuel pressure sensor wiring harness extension, 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 26V258000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Volkswagen — official Volkswagen recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-893-5298
The bigger picture
- Volkswagen Gasoline Fuel System Recalls Cover Leaks and Engine Stalling · all 10 Volkswagen recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:PRESSURE SENSOR
- Summary
- 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."
- Safety 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.