Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: 2022 Taos All-Wheel Drive Vehicles Recalled for Engine Stall Risk

Agency Publication Date: September 14, 2022

Summary

Volkswagen is recalling 2 vehicles from the 2022 Taos model year equipped with all-wheel drive. The engine control unit (ECU) software in these specific vehicles may contain a defect that causes the engine to stall unexpectedly when the vehicle is coming to a stop. Volkswagen will update the software at no cost to the owners to resolve this issue.

Risk

If the engine stalls while the vehicle is in motion or coming to a stop, it can cause a sudden loss of power, which increases the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

Check if your vehicle is a 2022 Volkswagen Taos equipped with all-wheel drive.
Contact any authorized Volkswagen dealer to schedule a free appointment to have the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software updated.
You may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and reference recall number 24iL for more information.
For additional questions, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

Free Repair

Free Engine Control Unit (ECU) software update.

How to: Contact a Volkswagen dealer to have the software updated free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2022 Volkswagen Taos (All-Wheel Drive)

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 22V687000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Sold By: Volkswagen Dealers

Units Affected: 2 vehicles(2% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: September 27, 2022

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.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: 24iL

Agency Last Updated: September 28, 2022

Were You Affected by This Recall?

If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response