NHTSA Safety Recalls
2019 Volkswagen Arteon Recalls
The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon has 1 NHTSA safety recall on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Volkswagen Arteon built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
1 recall on the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon
SERVICE BRAKES
NHTSA 20V135000- The defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Arteon vehicles. The electronic brake booster pressure input rod may be installed incorrectly, possibly causing an increased actuating force or a disconnected input rod. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
- The risk
- An increased actuating force or a disconnected input rod may affect braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the pressure rod only or replace the electronic brake booster and mounting of the pressure rod, depending of the inspection results, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47P8.
Reported June 3, 2020 by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Checking your own car
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2019 Volkswagen Arteon built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.