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2021 Volkswagen Arteon recall: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 21, 2021. It covers about 149 vehicles.

vehicles affected
149
reported
Apr 21, 2021
owners notified
May 25, 2021
related complaints
3

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Arteon vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors were incorrectly calibrated and may not detect the position of a wheel sensor after tire rotation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk
The TPMS may misidentify a tire with low air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel electronics and tire valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44R2.

Recall number 21V274000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about tires problems.

Questions about recall 21V274000

Is there a recall on the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon pressure monitoring and regulating systems?

Yes. Recall 21V274000, reported on April 21, 2021, covers about 149 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V274000?

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel electronics and tire valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44R2.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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