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

Tires — Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

Summary

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."

Actions

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.

Documents (10)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - VOLKSWAGEN Date: May 24, 2021 Repair Available Compliance Recall 44R2 / Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Wheel Sensors
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-2
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - VOLKSWAGEN Date: May 04, 2021 Advance Notice Compliance Recall 44R2 / Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Wheel Sensors
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-4

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