VW and Supplier Argue Faulty Glass Isn't Safety Threat
Published Date: 9/4/2025
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Summary
Cristales Inastillables de México and Volkswagen found that some 2022-2023 Volkswagen Taos door glass panes don’t fully meet safety rules. They asked the government to decide if this issue is minor and won’t affect safety. This means owners might not see any changes or costs while the decision is being made.
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Owners of 2022–2023 VW Taos May See No Immediate Action
Cristales Inastillables de México and Volkswagen say some 2022–2023 Volkswagen Taos door glass panes do not fully meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205. Cristales filed a noncompliance report on May 30, 2023, Volkswagen filed on July 21, 2023, and the companies petitioned NHTSA in June 2023 and on August 14, 2023, asking the agency to find the issue inconsequential. While NHTSA decides, owners of the affected Taos vehicles might not see any repairs, recalls, or costs.
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