2022 Volkswagen Taos Fuel System Recall 21V651000 (Volkswagen 20DB)
NHTSA recall 21V651000 (Volkswagen recall 20DB) covers about 16,737 2022 Volkswagen Taos vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Aug 20, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 21V651000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Fuel system
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Taos vehicles. The underhood fuel supply quick-connector may detach from the fuel supply line causing a fuel leak in the engine compartment.
The risk
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.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will inspect the connection and replace the fuel supply line and connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20DB.
Status: NHTSA lists Aug 31, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Volkswagen recall number 20DB
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V651000 as 20DB. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "20DB recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Taos | 2022 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Aug 20, 2021
- Owner notification
- Aug 31, 2021
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Check your VIN for 21V651000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 21V651000 is open, call any Volkswagen dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V651000 or 20DB). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V651000?
NHTSA recall 21V651000 (Volkswagen recall 20DB) covers about 16,737 2022 Volkswagen Taos vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Aug 20, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2022 Taos vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V651000?
NHTSA's record for 21V651000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "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." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V651000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Volkswagen dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 21V651000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect the connection and replace the fuel supply line and connector as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Aug 31, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Volkswagen recall number for 21V651000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 20DB. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (20DB) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V651000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 21V651000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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