Service brakes, hydraulicRecall 21V-695 · 2021 Volkswagen Arteon

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 21V-695 covers 99 2021 Volkswagen Arteon for a service brakes, hydraulic problem, reported to NHTSA on September 8, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.

97%
Vehicles repaired96 of 99 · 2023 Q2
Vehicles affected991 model
ReportedSep 8, 2021Owners notified Sep 28, 2021
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 21V695000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

97%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2021 Q32023 Q2
1 model

Vehicles in this recall