VOLKSWAGEN TAOS 2022: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V615000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN TAOS 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-10-05 2021-08-06 2021-08-06

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 24HH

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5092

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 5, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24HH.

Notes

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.