Recall 21V274000
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | VOLKSWAGEN | ARTEON |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.