Volkswagen · Canada · High
Volkswagen Taos: Engine
Affects Volkswagen Taos · 2022 — about 915 vehicles.
The hazard
Issue: On certain models with 4Motion all-wheel drive, a software problem in the engine control unit (ECU) could cause the engine to stall when coming to a stop. Safety Risk: A loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the ECU software.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational