Vehicle recall 21V695000 · September 8, 2021
2021 Volkswagen Arteon
The pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may be loose and could detach.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V695000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 8, 2021
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 47R3
- Owner notification
- September 28, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 99
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Critical fasteners; Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Arteon (2021): 2021
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