Volkswagen Arteon recalls

15 official safety recalls for the Volkswagen Arteon from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Rearview camera image may not display

    Reported February 12, 2025Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 25V08200029,569 vehicles affected

    An error at vehicle startup may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying, reducing the driver's rear view and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
    Consequence
    A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91NY and (Audi) 90AV.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

  2. Heat shield may allow brake fluid reservoir to melt

    Reported January 12, 2024Model years 2019–2023DVSA recall R/2024/01480,163 vehicles affected

    An incorrectly fitted heat protection mat may let the brake fluid reservoir melt and leak fluid into the engine compartment. The heat shield will be checked and corrected if needed; damaged parts will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    On certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. In individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine compartment.
    Defect
    On certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. In individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine compartment.
    Remedy
    A check of the installation of the heat protection mat on affected vehicles will be conducted. If necessary the correct heat shield condition will be restored and in a damage case the damaged components will be replaced.� �

  3. Infotainment memory issue may prevent rear camera display

    Reported July 20, 2022Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 22V51400043,091 vehicles affected

    A manufacturing issue with the infotainment system memory module may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying, reducing the driver's rear view and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  4. High-voltage fuse may contain too little fire sand

    Reported April 7, 2022Model years 2019–2022DVSA recall R/2022/0867,472 vehicles affected

    The high-voltage system fuse may contain too little fire sand. A protective insulating mat will be fitted to the high-voltage battery switching unit.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE FUSE IN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM OF PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLES WAS IN SOME CASES PRODUCED WITH TOO LITTLE SO-CALLED FIRE SAND
    Defect
    The fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was in some cases produced with too little so-called fire sand.
    Remedy
    An additional protective insulating mat is to be fitted to the switching unit for high-voltage battery.

  5. Engine compartment cover may come loose

    Reported March 22, 2022Model years 2020–2022DVSA recall R/2022/07430,316 vehicles affected

    An engine compartment cover may come loose from its attachment, regardless of driving style, road condition or operating period. The cover will be removed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVERS COULD COME LOOSE FROM THEIR ATTACHMENT
    Defect
    On affected vehicles engine compartment covers were fitted that regardless of use (very sporty driving style or poor road condition) and operating period could come loose from their attachment.
    Remedy
    On all affected vehicles the engine compartment cover has to be removed.

  6. Brake pedal pull rod connection may come loose

    Reported September 10, 2021Model years 2019–2021DVSA recall R/2021/320435 vehicles affected

    The bolted connection between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose, causing loss of all service braking. Vehicles must not be driven; the connection will be checked and retightened if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE BOLTED CONNECTION OF THE PULL ROD BETWEEN THE ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE SERVO AND BRAKE PEDAL COULD COME LOOSE
    Defect
    The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose resulting in a loss of all service braking ability.
    Remedy
    Vehicles are not to be driven and the bolted connection of the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal must be checked and if necessary retightened

  7. Brake booster rod connection may detach

    Reported September 8, 2021Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 21V69500099 vehicles affected

    The pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may loosen and detach, causing the brake pedal to fail and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will tighten the connection free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  8. Tyre pressure sensors may misidentify low-pressure tyre

    Reported April 21, 2021Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 21V274000149 vehicles affected

    Incorrectly calibrated tyre pressure sensors may fail to identify their wheel positions after tyre rotation. The system may misidentify a tyre with low pressure, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the wheel electronics and tyre valves free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  9. Battery cables may be connected incorrectly

    Reported April 8, 2021Model years 2020–2021DVSA recall R/2021/142486 vehicles affected

    The positive battery cable and battery monitoring control unit cable may be swapped at the main fuse box. The cables will be inspected and moved to the correct positions if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND THE CONTROL UNIT CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN MIXED UP
    Defect
    The positive battery cable and the cable to the control unit for battery monitoring on the main fuse box in the boot may have been mixed up.
    Remedy
    Inspect the two connected cables on the main fuse box and if necessary swap them into the correct positions.

  10. Rear camera may show a black or frozen image

    Reported November 18, 2020Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 20V71600032,048 vehicles affected

    The rear camera may show a black screen or freeze, reducing visibility when reversing and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  11. Brake servo push rod may be fitted incorrectly

    Reported March 25, 2020Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2020/088625 vehicles affected

    The brake servo push rod ball coupling may be incorrectly slotted into the brake pedal mounting. The coupling will be checked and, if incorrectly fitted, the brake servo and pedal mounting replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE BRAKE SERVO PULL ROD BALL COUPLING MAY HAVE BEEN PUT INTO THE MOUNTING OF THE BRAKE PEDAL INCORRECTLY
    Defect
    The ball coupling of the push rod of the electromechanical brake servo may have been wrongly slotted into the mounting on the brake pedal.
    Remedy
    Check the ball coupling into the mounting of the brake pedal. If the ball coupling is incorrectly slotted in the brake servo and mounting in the brake pedal must be replaced.

  12. Brake booster pressure rod may be installed incorrectly

    Reported March 6, 2020Model years 2019NHTSA campaign 20V135000732 vehicles affected

    The electronic brake booster pressure rod may be installed incorrectly, causing increased effort to brake or a disconnected rod that affects braking and increases crash risk. Dealers will inspect and correct the rod mounting or replace the brake booster and correct the mounting, as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES
    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."
    Consequence
    An increased actuating force or a disconnected input rod may affect braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  13. Engine may provide too little torque at low speeds

    Reported August 9, 2019Model years 2018–2019DVSA recall R/2019/2641,492 vehicles affected

    The engine may provide too little torque at low speeds. The engine control unit software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    TOO LITTLE TORQUE MAY BE PROVIDED BY THE ENGINE AT LOW ENGINE SPEEDS
    Defect
    Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.
    Remedy
    On the affected vehicles the software of the engine control unit must be updated.

  14. Sunroof trim may detach

    Reported March 7, 2019Model years 2015–2017DVSA recall R/2019/08116 vehicles affected

    The bond between the sunroof trim panel and frame may be faulty. The trim panel will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE JOINT BETWEEN THE SUN ROOF TRIM AND SUN ROOF FRAME IS INCORRCTLY BONDED
    Defect
    A possible faulty bonded joint between sun roof trim panel and sun roof frame.
    Remedy
    The sun roof trim panel is replaced on affected vehicles.

  15. Rear wheel bearing housing may fracture

    Reported November 17, 2017Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2017/2941,260 vehicles affected

    An incorrect hardening process may cause a rear wheel bearing housing to fracture, leading to abnormal noise, poor tyre wear and a theoretical possibility of wheel loss. Both rear wheel bearing housings will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REAR WHEEL BEARING HOUSINGS MAY BE INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY
    Defect
    The hardening process for the rear wheel bearing housings may not have been correctly performed. In the worst case this could lead to a fractured housing. Should a fractured housing occur there would be abnormal noises bad tyre wear and a theoretical possibility of wheel loss.
    Remedy
    Recall the 420 vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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