2025–2026 Volkswagen Taos Fuel System Recall 26V258000 (Volkswagen 97TH)
NHTSA recall 26V258000 (Volkswagen recall 97TH) covers about 38,710 2025–2026 Volkswagen Taos vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Apr 22, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V258000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Fuel system
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."
The risk
A fuel tank with a dislodged or separated fuel pressure sensor can leak fuel after a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Jun 4, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Volkswagen recall number 97TH
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V258000 as 97TH. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "97TH 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 | 2025–2026 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Apr 22, 2026
- Owner notification
- Jun 4, 2026
- Build dates covered
- Jul 29, 2024 to Apr 14, 2026
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Safety standard (FMVSS)
- 301
Check your VIN for 26V258000
- 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 26V258000 is open, call any Volkswagen dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V258000 or 97TH). 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 26V258000?
NHTSA recall 26V258000 (Volkswagen recall 97TH) covers about 38,710 2025–2026 Volkswagen Taos vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Apr 22, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2025-2026 Taos vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V258000?
NHTSA's record for 26V258000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A fuel tank with a dislodged or separated fuel pressure sensor can leak fuel after a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V258000?
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 26V258000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will install a fuel pressure sensor wiring harness extension, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jun 4, 2026 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 26V258000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 97TH. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (97TH) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V258000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 26V258000, 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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