Volkswagen Taos recall 26V258000 - Pressure Sensor

NHTSA · April 22, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V258000 (Volkswagen), reported April 22, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 38,710.
• Component: Pressure Sensor.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

April 22, 2026

Recalling firm

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Source ID

26V258000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 352 recall campaigns from Volkswagen Group of America, Inc since 2010, 14 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 38,710 vehicles, it is larger than 84% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

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."

Consequence

A fuel tank with a dislodged or separated fuel pressure sensor can leak fuel after a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

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