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NHTSARecalled Apr 21, 2021 · #21V274000

TPMS May Misidentify the Affected Tire/FMVSS 138

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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." The TPMS may misidentify a tire with low air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • TPMS May Misidentify the Affected Tire/FMVSS 138
  • 2021 Arteon
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice