The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V695000·Announced 2021-09-08

Volkswagen Recalls 2021 Arteon Vehicles Due to Brake Booster Defect

Volkswagen is recalling 2021 Arteon vehicles because a loose brake booster connection could cause brake failure, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that could cause brake failure and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 Arteon vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may be loose and could detach.

If the pressure input rod detaches, the brake pedal will fail, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected vehicles is provided in the source text, but the recall applies to the 2021 model year.

Dealers will tighten the pressure input rod connection free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 28, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
99

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ARTEON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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