CarRecallWatch- Component
- TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
- Problem
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some tire pressure monitoring sensors in these vehicles were calibrated incorrectly. After a tire rotation, the system may not correctly detect where a wheel sensor is located, so it can misidentify which tire has low air pressure. Driving on an underinflated tire without a correct warning increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. Dealers will replace the wheel electronics and tire valves at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. If you have not received one, you can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and reference recall number 44R2. You can also check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Arteon | 2021 |
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