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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Fuel Tank May Leak After Crash
Published: April 22, 2026Recall ID: 26V258000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A fuel tank with a dislodged or separated fuel pressure sensor can leak fuel after a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Fuel Tank May Leak After Crash
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Fuel Tank May Leak After Crash |
| Nhtsa id | 26V258000 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V258000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Defect 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." |
| 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. |
| Consequence summary | A fuel tank with a dislodged or separated fuel pressure sensor can leak fuel after a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | 97TH |
| Potentially affected | 38710 |
| Report received date | 2026-04-22T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Risk LevelFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE