Emissions Service Action
Code: 26OB
Subject
Document History
Affected Vehicles

Exhaust Pressure Sensor

Date
05/20/2025

Country
USA
USA
CAN
CAN

Summary
Original publication

Beginning
Model Year
2025
2025
2025
2025

Ending
Model Year
2025
2025
2025
2025

Vehicle

Vehicle Count

JETTA
TAOS
JETTA
TAOS

19
9
63
242

Check Campaigns/Actions screen in Elsa on the day of repair to verify that a VIN qualifies for repair under this
action. Elsa is the only valid campaign inquiry & verification source.

About this service
action:
Code Visibility



Campaign status must show “open.”



If Elsa shows other open action(s), inform your customer so that the work can also be completed at
the same time the vehicle is in the workshop for this campaign.

In affected vehicles it is possible that a faulty exhaust pressure sensor may impact tailpipe
emissions. To address this issue, the exhaust pressure sensor will be replaced on affected
vehicles.
On or about May 20, 2025, the campaign code will be applied to affected vehicles.

Owner Notification

Owner notification will take place in May 2025. Owner letter examples are included in this
bulletin for your reference.

Additional Information

Please alert everyone in your dealership about this action, including Sales, Service, Parts
and Accounting personnel. Contact Warranty if you have any questions.
Dealers must ensure that every affected inventory vehicle has this campaign completed before
delivery to consumers
Fill out and affix Campaign Completion Label (CAMP 010 000) after work is complete.
Labels can be ordered at no cost via the Compliance Label Ordering portal at www.vwhub.com.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2025 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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Parts Information
Criteria

01

Quantity

1

Initial Allocation:
NO

Part Number

05E-906-277-A

P.O.C. Part Description

Ordering Method

PRESSSENS

Reference POC
comments individually by
part number, or in the
POC Campaign List

There will be no parts allocation.

NOTE
Your dealer’s Estimated Remaining Repairs by campaign can be found in Parts on Command.
Click on “View Campaign List” and review the Estimated Remaining Repairs column.
NOTE
Campaign parts should always be ordered as per the parts information in this circular. The ordering system will
supersede the part, if applicable.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2025 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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Claim Entry Instructions
The labor times listed here may differ from the labor operations and labor times listed in ELSA.
After campaign has been completed, enter claim as soon as possible to help prevent work from being duplicated
elsewhere. Attach the ELSA screen print showing action open on the day of repair to the repair order.
If a customer declines campaign work, refer to the “Customer Declines Campaign/Update Repair” section in the
Campaign/Update Policy and Procedures Manual.
Service Number
Damage Code
Parts Vendor Code
Claim Type

26OB (letter O, not number zero)
0099
WWO
Sold vehicle: 7 10
Unsold vehicle: 7 90

Causal Indicator
Vehicle Wash/Loaner

Mark PRESSSENS* as causal part
Do not claim wash/loaner under this action.
Loaner/rental coverage cannot be claimed under this action. However, loaner/rental
may be covered under the current loaner/mobility program. Please refer to the
Volkswagen Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual for loaner claims information and
reimbursement details.

Criteria I.D.

01

LABOR
Labor Op

Time Units

2675 55 45

SEE ELSA

Description
Pressure sensor replace

Add only if MIL was illuminated and fault P0471 was stored
2706 89 50

SEE ELSA

Battery Charge

0150 00 60

Time stated on
diagnostic protocol

GFF/Guided functions
(clear fault memory)

PARTS
Quantity

Part Number

Description

1.00

05E906277A

PRESSSENS*

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2025 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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Customer Letter Example (USA)

This notice applies to your vehicle: ,
Subject: Emissions Service Action 26OB – Exhaust Pressure Sensor
Dear Volkswagen Owner,
In cooperation with the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board, we are
informing you of our decision to conduct an emissions service action on certain 2025 model year Volkswagen vehicles.
Our records show that you are the owner of a vehicle affected by this action.
About this service action:
In affected vehicles it is possible that a faulty exhaust pressure sensor may impact tailpipe emissions. To address this
your authorized Volkswagen dealer will replace, the exhaust pressure sensor at no cost to you. This work will take about
an hour to complete and will be performed for you free of charge. Please keep in mind that your dealer may need
additional time for the preparation of the work, as well as to accommodate their daily workshop schedule.
IMPORTANT! Please note that if any control module(s) in your vehicle has been “chipped,” “tuned,” or otherwise
modified from factory specifications with aftermarket components and/or software, work needed to repair,
replace, or return the control module(s) to factory specifications is NOT covered under this action.
What should you do?
In order to limit any possible inconvenience, please contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer as soon as possible to
schedule this work. To set up an appointment online, please visit www.vw.com/find-a-dealer.
Additional Information
•

If you are the lessor and registered owner of the vehicle identified in this action, please forward this letter
immediately via first-class mail to the lessee within ten (10) days of receipt.

•

If your authorized Volkswagen dealer fails or is unable to complete this work free of charge within a reasonable
time, if you have changed your address or no longer own the vehicle identified in this letter, or if you should
have any questions about this communication, please reach out to us using your preferred method of
communication at www.vw.com/contact or by calling us at 800-893-5298.

•

To check your vehicle’s eligibility for repair under this or any other recall/service campaign, please visit
www.vw.com/owners/recalls and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) into the Recall/Service
Campaign Lookup tool.

We apologize for any inconvenience this matter may cause; however, we are taking this action to help ensure your
vehicle continues to meet and exceed your expectations.
Sincerely,
Volkswagen Customer Protection

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2025 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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Customer Letter Example (CANADA)

This notice applies to your vehicle: ,
Subject: Emissions Service Action 26OB – Exhaust Pressure Sensor
Dear Volkswagen Owner,
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.
Volkswagen has determined that a defect, which relates to a prescribed emission standard, exists in certain 2025 model
year Volkswagen vehicles. Our records show that you are the owner of a vehicle affected by this action.
About this service action:
In affected vehicles it is possible that a faulty exhaust pressure sensor may impact tailpipe emissions. To address this
your authorized Volkswagen dealer will replace, the exhaust pressure sensor at no cost to you. This work will take about
an hour to complete and will be performed for you free of charge. Please keep in mind that your dealer may need
additional time for the preparation of the work, as well as to accommodate their daily workshop schedule.
On or about May 20, 2025, the necessary repair instructions and parts (if applicable) will be available to your authorized
Volkswagen dealer.
IMPORTANT! Please note that if any control module(s) in your vehicle has been “chipped,” “tuned,” or otherwise
modified from factory specifications with aftermarket components and/or software, work needed to repair,
replace, or return the control module(s) to factory specifications is NOT covered under this action.
What should you do?
In order to limit any possible inconvenience, please contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer as soon as possible to
schedule this work.
Additional Information
•

If you are the lessor and registered owner of the vehicle identified in this action, please forward this letter
immediately via first-class mail to the lessee within ten (10) days of receipt.

•

If your authorized Volkswagen dealer fails or is unable to complete this work free of charge within a reasonable
time, if you have changed your address or no longer own the vehicle identified in this letter, or if you should
have any questions about this communication, please contact Customer Relations, Monday through Friday from
8AM to 8PM EST by phone at 1-800-822-8987 or via our “Contact Us” page at www.vw.ca.

We apologize for any inconvenience this matter may cause; however, we are taking this action to help ensure your
vehicle continues to meet and exceed your expectations.
Sincerely,
Volkswagen Customer Protection

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2025 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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Repair Overview

•

Replace G450 Exhaust Pressure Sensor.

NOTE
•

These repair instructions may differ from the labor operations and labor times listed in ELSA.

•

Damages resulting from improper repair or failure to follow these work instructions are the dealer’s
responsibility and are not eligible for reimbursement under this action.

•

This procedure must be read in its entirety prior to performing the repair.

•

Due to variations in vehicle equipment and options, the steps/illustrations in this work procedure may not
identically match all affected vehicles.

•

Diagnosis and repair of pre-existing conditions in the vehicle are not covered under this action.

•

When working during extreme temperatures, it is recommended that the vehicle be allowed to acclimate
inside the shop to avoid temperature-related component damage/breakage.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2025 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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Required Tools

Socket – 24mm
-T40284(or equivalent)

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2025 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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Repair Instruction
Section A - Check for Previous Repair
TIP
If Campaign Completion label is present, no further work is required.
•

Enter the VIN in Elsa and proceed to the
“Campaign/Action” screen.

TIP
On the date of repair, print this screen and keep a
copy with the repair order.
•

Confirm the Campaign/Action is open . If the status is closed, no further work is
required.

•

Note the Applicable Criteria ID for
use in determining the correct work to be done
and corresponding parts associated.
CRITICAL REPAIR STEP

STOP!
All campaigns/actions with a repair available must
be performed in order of the Start date .
The oldest should be performed first (unless
otherwise noted in the repair instructions).
Proceed to Section B

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2025 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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Section B – Repair Procedure
NOTE
The condition addressed by this campaign may cause the MIL to illuminate and fault code P0471 – “exhaust pressure
sensor implausible signal” to be stored.
Replace G450 exhaust pressure sensor:
•

Replace the G450 exhaust pressure sensor
per the ELSA repair manual:
o

Repair manual > Engine > 4-Cylinder
Direct Injection 1.5L 4V, EA 211 evo2
Engine, Turbocharger > 24 Multiport
Fuel Injection > Sensors > Exhaust
Pressure Sensor 1 G450, Removing
and Installing.

Part Number

Part Description

05E-906-277-A

Pressure sensor

•

Perform the following only if the vehicle arrived
with the MIL illuminated and fault P0471 is
found to be stored:
o

Scan the vehicle using GFF.

o

Clear the fault memory.

o

Send the diagnostic protocol online
when exiting ODIS.

Proceed to Section C

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2025 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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Section C – Campaign Completion Label
Install Campaign Completion Label
•

Fill out and affix Campaign Completion
Label, part number CAMP 010 000, next to
the vehicle emission control information
label.

TIP
Ensure Campaign Completion Label does not cover
any existing label(s).
Proceed to Section D

Section D - Parts Return/Disposal
Properly store (retain), destroy or dispose of removed parts in accordance with all state/province and local
requirements, unless otherwise indicated and/or requested through the Warranty Parts Portal (WPP) for U.S. and
the Part Destruction and Core Disposition Report for Canada.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2025 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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