Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V651000 Reported August 20, 2021

Fuel line connector may cause fuel leak

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Fuel System, Gasoline · 16,737 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V651000
Manufacturer Campaign
20DB
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
16,737
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 20, 2021
Completion Rate
98.63

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 taos vehicles. the underhood fuel supply quick-connector may detach from the fuel supply line causing a fuel leak in the engine compartment.

Safety Consequence

A fuel leak may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. a fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the connection and replace the fuel supply line and connector as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed august 31, 2021. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 20db.

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 21V651000 or campaign 20DB.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V651000

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

What is recall 21V651000?

NHTSA recall 21V651000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on August 20, 2021. It addresses: Fuel line connector may cause fuel leak. The recall affects approximately 16,737 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V651000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20DB. 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.