Recall 20V135000: 2019 Volkswagen Arteon

Report received

Mar 6, 2020

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

732vehicles

Model years

2019

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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."

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2019 Volkswagen Arteon8 complaints