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Volkswagen underhood fuel supply quick-connector may detach from the fuel supply line causing a fuel leak in the engine compartment.

NHTSA campaign 21V-651 · Reported August 20, 2021 · 16,737 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Volkswagen Taos
VEHICLES AFFECTED
16,737
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect the connection and replace the fuel supply line and connector as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The underhood fuel supply quick-connector may detach from the fuel supply line causing a fuel leak in the engine compartment.

WHY IT MATTERS

A fuel leak may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect the connection and replace the fuel supply line and connector as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-651.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2022Volkswagen Taos

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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