NHTSA recall 21V-274 (21V274000)
tires recall reported April 21, 2021 - about 149 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V274000
- Also written as
- 21V-274
- Manufacturer number
- 44R2
- Reported
- April 21, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~149
- Component
- tires
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
The TPMS may misidentify a tire with low air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-274 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.