NHTSA Recall 21V274000: Pressure monitoring and regulating systems (tires)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 149 vehicles. It affects 2021 Volkswagen Arteon.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V274000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 44R2 |
| Component | TIRES › PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS |
| Report received | April 21, 2021 |
| Owner notification | May 25, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V274000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Arteon | 2021 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.