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US recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, pressure sensor
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Fuel system
2026-04-22 · campaign 2026-202
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the wiring harness to the fuel pressure sensor may be too short. As a result, the sensor could dislodge or separate from the fuel tank in a rear crash and cause a fuel leak.
Safety Risk:
A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install an extension for the fuel pressure sensor wiring harness.
Owner complaints (4)
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Volkswagen Taos. Among 5 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 55).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Structure | 1 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Volkswagen Taos.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2026 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS SUV N/A FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2026 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS SUV N/A AWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 Volkswagen Taos version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Taos 1.5 L Automatic (S8) | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Taos 4motion 1.5 L Automatic (S8) | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.