2022 Volkswagen Taos: Engine And Engine Cooling recall
NHTSA campaign 22V687000 · 2 units potentially affected · filed Sep 14, 2022
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
An engine that stalls may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24iL.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V687000
- Manufacturer no.
- 24iL
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
- Units affected
- 2
- Report received
- Sep 14, 2022
- Owner letters
- Sep 27, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Volkswagen Taos 2022