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2021 Volkswagen Arteon recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 14
Latest campaign: Jul 20, 2022

Recall summary by component4

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Back over prevention	2	Jul 20, 2022	22V514000 20V716000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Sep 8, 2021	21V695000
Tires	1	Apr 21, 2021	21V274000

Safety recalls4

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0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 20, 2022Latest campaign


Jul 20, 202222V514000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V514000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV. Campaign NHTSA 22V514000 · Jul 20, 2022
Sep 8, 202121V695000	Service brakes, hydraulic: critical fasteners A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V695000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Arteon vehicles. The pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may be loose and could detach. Risk A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will tighten the pressure input rod connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47R3. Campaign NHTSA 21V695000 · Sep 8, 2021
Apr 21, 202121V274000	Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems The TPMS may misidentify a tire with low air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V274000 What's wrong 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." 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V274000 · Apr 21, 2021
Nov 18, 202020V716000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V716000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91BB/91BC. Campaign NHTSA 20V716000 · Nov 18, 2020

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component14

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14Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires
Forward collision avoidance	6	43	1	1
Tires	3	21	0	0
Lane departure	3	21	0	0
Electrical system	2	14	0	0
Unknown or other	2	14	0	0
Vehicle speed control	1	7	0	0
Air bags	1	7	0	0
Engine	1	7	0	0
Wheels	1	7	0	0
Exterior lighting	1	7	0	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Arteon Se, Arteon Sel Premium R-Line, Arteon Sel R-Line.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“Date: March 9, 2026 FORMAL COMPLAINT: Safety Concern Regarding Unintended Acceleration** Vehicle Information: Year/Make/Model: 2021 Volkswagen Arteon VIN: [XXX] Purchased From: Clay Cooley Volkswagen (October 2024) To…”
Filed 03/09/2026 · ODI 11723077
Tires
“Several of the tires showing delamination according to the dealership. Extremely hazardous to drive on tires as is.”
Filed 10/01/2025 · ODI 11690832
Forward collision avoidance
“Travel assist alert keeps going off for no reason. It is very annoying”
Filed 04/10/2025 · ODI 11653933

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2021 Volkswagen Arteon recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon. The most recent, 22V514000 (reported July 20, 2022), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon recalls for?

The largest group is back over prevention, with 2 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (1), tires (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon?

Forward collision avoidance is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 14 filed with NHTSA (43%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Volkswagen Arteon?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.

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