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Volkswagen Taos fuel sensor can come loose in crash

NHTSA campaign 26V258000 · Reported 2026-04-22 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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A fuel tank with a dislodged or separated fuel pressure sensor can leak fuel after a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

On some 2025-2026 Taos models, a sensor that monitors fuel pressure can break loose from the gas tank if the car is hit from behind. Once that sensor is knocked out of place, gasoline can leak out, especially if the vehicle rolls over, and leaking fuel raises the chance of a fire. These vehicles do not meet the federal safety rule for fuel system integrity. Dealers will add a short wiring extension so the sensor stays attached.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — Taos VINs for this recall are searchable there starting April 29, 2026. 2. Contact your Volkswagen dealer, or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, and reference recall 97TH. 3. Have the dealer install the fuel pressure sensor wiring harness extension at no cost.

Affected vehicles (1)

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

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.