Fuses and relays Volkswagen Taos (1G; 2019 - 2025)

This article provides a detailed overview of the fuse diagrams for the Volkswagen Taos (first generation; MQB A1 platform): 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 model year.
 

Fuses numbered 40, 16 and 46 in the passenger compartment unit are responsible for protecting the electrical circuits of the USB charging sockets and the cigarette lighter.

In the engine compartment

The fuse and relay box is located on the left side of the engine compartment. To access it, you need to remove the protective cover.

Access example.

Diagram
No.	Description	Current, A
R1	Starter relay 1
R2	Starter relay 2
R3	Horn relay
R4	Secondary air injection pump relay
R5	Motronic Engine Control Module Relay
R8	Empty
R9	Wiper motor relay 1
R1	Wiper motor relay 2
1	ABS control unit	25
2	ABS control unit	40 / 60
3	The engine control unit	15
4	Secondary air injection pump relay, Ethanol concentration sensor, Radiator fan control unit, Oil level temperature sensor, Intake manifold control valve, Intake camshaft control valve 1, Camshaft control valve 1, Oil pressure control valve, EVAP canister purge control valve 1, Vacuum relay pump, low thermal power relay	10
5	Empty	-
6	Brake light switch	7.5
7	1.5L Petrol: Charge air cooling pump, Fuel tank leak detection system, Tank cut-off valve, Secondary air injection solenoid valve	10
8	Post-catalytic oxygen sensor, Pre-catalyst oxygen sensor, Oxygen sensor heater	10
9	Ignition coil 1-4 with output stage	20
10	Fuel pump control unit	15
11	Secondary air injection pump relay, secondary air injection pump motor	40
12	Empty	-
13	Additional hydraulic pump 1 transmission fluid	30
14	Relay and Fuse Panel 1, Auxiliary Heater Heating Element	40
15	Horn relay	15
16	Empty	-
17	ABS control unit, engine control unit, Motronic engine control module power supply relay	7.5
18	Onboard Diagnostic Interface Data Bus, Battery Monitoring Control Module	7.5
19	Wiper Motor Relay 2, Wiper Motor Relay 1	30
20	Empty	-
21	Transmission Control Module, Dual Clutch Transmission Mechatronics	15 / 30
22	engine control module	7.5
23	Starter	30
24	Auxiliary heater heating element	30
25	Empty	–
26	Empty	–
27	Empty	–
28	Empty	–
29	Empty	–
30	Empty	–
31	Empty	–
32	Auxiliary heater heating element	30 / 40
33	Empty	–
34	Empty	–
35	Empty	–
36	Left headlight	15
37	Empty	–
38	Right headlight	15
SBJ	Fuse protection: No. 4, 12, 14, 32, 35, 39, 40, 42, 49, 52, 53 in the cabin block	125
SBG	Generator with voltage regulator	400
SBE	Power steering control unit	80
SBK	Fuse protection: No. 2, 15, 19, 21, 23, 27, 30, 43, 45, 51 in the cabin block	80
SBL	Engine cooling radiator fan	50

The auxiliary heater relay is located in the central part of the engine compartment, closer to the windshield.

In the passenger compartment

The fuses are located on the left side of the instrument panel. On left-hand drive vehicles they are located behind the plastic trim, and on right-hand drive vehicles behind the storage box.

General view of the Volkswagen Taos interior unit.

Diagram
No.	Description	Current, A
R1	Vacuum pump relay
R2	A/C clutch relay
R3	Empty
R4	Terminal 15, power supply relay
R5	Heated rear window relay
R6	Cigarette lighter socket relay
1	Empty	-
2	Steering Column Electronics Control Module	10
3	Empty	-
4	Empty	-
5	Remote Start Relay, Onboard Diagnostic Interface Data Bus	7.5
6	Selector lever	7.5
7	A/C Clutch Relay, Heater and A/C Controls, Rear Window Defogger Relay	10
8	Humidity, rain and light sensor, Diagnostic connector, Rotary light switch, Instrument panel backlighting lamps, Electromechanical parking brake button, Anti-theft alarm sensor, Passenger door and driver's door exterior lighting lamps, Parking brake button	7.5
9	Steering column electronics control unit	7.5
10	Front Information Display Control Panel	7.5
11	Vehicle electrical system control unit	40
12	Navigation control unit, information electronics control unit 1	20
13	Empty
14	Fresh air fan control module	40
15	Empty
16	USB connection 1, Storage compartment with mobile phone interface from 2023: USB charging port 1	10 / 7.5
17	Emergency call module and communication unit, Dashboard	7.5
18	Rear view camera, Rear cover handle	7.5
19	Access and launch the system interface	7.5
20	Vacuum pump relay	15
21	Four-wheel drive control module	15
22	Empty	-
23	Sunroof control module	20
24	Vehicle Electrical System Control Module	40
25	Left Rear Window Motor, Driver Door Control Module	30
26	Vehicle electrical system control unit	30
27		30
28	Empty	-
29	Refrigerant circuit pressure sensor	5
30	Remote Start Relay	10
31	Empty	-
32	Adaptive Cruise Control Module, Blind Spot Detection Control Module, Parking Assist Control Module, Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera	7.5
33	Front Passenger Airbag Disabled Warning Light, Airbag Control Module	7.5
34	12V Socket Relay, Parking Brake Button, Rotary Light Switch, Interior Rearview Mirror	7.5
35	Diagnostic connection	7.5
36	Empty	-
37	Empty	-
38	Empty	-
39	Right rear window motor, front passenger door control unit	30
40	Cigarette lighter socket 12V No. 2, 12V socket No. 1, socket relay	20
41	Empty	-
42	Vehicle Electrical System Control Module	40
43	Digitas Sound System Control Module	30
44	Empty	-
45	Driver Seat Lumbar Adjustment Switch, Left Front Seat Back Fan 1, Left Front Seat Cushion Fan 1, Left Front Seat Adjustment Control Panel	15
46	Until 2022: Volkswagen Taos USB charging port 1	7.5
47	Rear window wiper motor	15
48	Empty	-
49	Remote Start Relay, Starter Relay 1, Starter Relay 2	7.5
50	Empty	-
51	Empty	-
52	Empty	-
53	Heated rear window relay	30

Additional elements are located near the main block.

Description:

• A - Right front seat backrest and cushion fans 1 / Electric front passenger seat adjustment circuit breaker 1 15A;
• B - Empty;
• C - Seat Belt Release Solenoid/Occupant Detection Control Module 7.5A

R1 - Remote start system relay.