Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V615000 Reported August 6, 2021

Engine control unit software may cause stall

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 5,092 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V615000
Manufacturer Campaign
24HH
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
5,092
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 6, 2021
Completion Rate
99.67

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 21V615000 or campaign 24HH.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V615000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V615000?

NHTSA recall 21V615000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on August 6, 2021. It addresses: Engine control unit software may cause stall. The recall affects approximately 5,092 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V615000 or the manufacturer campaign number 24HH. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.