# Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Fuel Tank May Leak After Crash (26V258000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Subject | Fuel Tank May Leak After Crash |
| NHTSA ID | 26V258000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 97TH |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Units potentially affected | 38710 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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." |
| Consequence | A fuel tank with a dislodged or separated fuel pressure sensor can leak fuel after a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | 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. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (fuel system).
- 38,710 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V258000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.