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

Tires — Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

Date Announced
APR 21, 2021
Vehicles Affected
149
Volkswagen Recall #
44R2
NHTSA Campaign #
21V274000
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.
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