Recall 21V615000: 2022 Volkswagen Taos
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 6, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 5,092
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Taos vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The engine control unit (ECU) software may cause a stall when coming to a stop.
The risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 5, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24HH.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V615000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 24HH
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Oct 5, 2021
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm):software (Engine)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology