2021 Volkswagen Arteon — Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Published April 22, 2021 · Recall initiated: April 21, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V274000, published April 22, 2021 and initiated April 21, 2021. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2021 Volkswagen Arteon — Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- ARTEON
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2021 VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2021 Volkswagen Arteon — Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V274000 on April 22, 2021. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: ARTEON.