NHTSA recall 21V-615 (21V615000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported August 6, 2021 - about 5,092 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V615000
- Also written as
- 21V-615
- Manufacturer number
- 24HH
- Reported
- August 6, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~5,092
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-615 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.