Recall 21V274 affects 149 2021 Volkswagen Arteon vehicles for miscalibrated TPMS sensors. Repair is free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer.
Volkswagen is recalling 149 2021 Arteon vehicles because the tire pressure monitoring system sensors were incorrectly calibrated and can lose the wheel position after tire rotation. That error can point owners to the wrong low tire and increase the risk of a crash; Volkswagen dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The wheel electronics in a 2021 Volkswagen Arteon are the TPMS sensors mounted at the wheels. Each sensor reads tire pressure and sends that information to the car so the instrument cluster can warn the driver when a tire loses pressure. After a tire rotation, the system also needs to know which sensor is at which wheel.
On affected Arteons, the TPMS sensors were calibrated incorrectly. After the tires are rotated, the system can lose track of a wheel sensor's position. That creates a compliance problem because the tire pressure system is not working the way the safety standard requires, even though the part is still sending pressure information.
If tire pressure drops, the driver is alerted by a telltale in the instrument cluster. The warning light does not tell you that the wheel electronics were calibrated wrong, so the defect itself has no separate warning sign.
Who's affected?
| 2021 Volkswagen Arteon | tire |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 149 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2021 Volkswagen Arteon is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
A TPMS error can identify the wrong tire when air pressure is low. That confusion can leave an underinflated tire untreated, increasing the risk of a crash. When the tire pressure light appears, check each tire before driving far and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021 Volkswagen Arteon is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Volkswagen dealer to schedule the free wheel electronics and tire valve replacement that fixes the TPMS sensor calibration issue.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 21V274 and Volkswagen recall 44R2 when you call.
- Check tire pressure manually until the repair is complete; the TPMS can point to the wrong tire after a tire rotation.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Volkswagen technician replaces the wheel electronics and tire valves that let the Tire Pressure Monitoring System read each wheel position after tire rotation. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the affected 2021 Arteon vehicles are still within that warranty period. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| April 21, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 18, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| June 18, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 18, 2021 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| June 18, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V274?
Recall 21V274 covers 149 2021 Volkswagen Arteon vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensors that were incorrectly calibrated. After tire rotation, the system can lose the correct wheel-sensor position and misidentify the low-pressure tire, increasing crash risk. Volkswagen dealers replace the wheel electronics and tire valves for free.
What should I do if my 2021 Volkswagen Arteon is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Arteon is included in recall 21V274. If it is, contact a franchised Volkswagen dealer and ask for recall 44R2 or 21V274. The dealer will replace the wheel electronics and tire valves at no charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to perform recall repairs at no cost, and Volkswagen's remedy says dealers will replace the wheel electronics and tire valves free of charge. The repair is available through a franchised Volkswagen dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the Tire Pressure Monitoring System can point to the wrong tire when air pressure is low. A driver who inflates the wrong tire still has an underinflated tire, which increases crash risk. Have the dealer complete the free recall repair.
When were owners notified about this Volkswagen Arteon recall?
Volkswagen mailed owner notification letters on May 25, 2021. If you bought the Arteon used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included, then call a franchised Volkswagen dealer and reference recall 44R2 or 21V274.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V274000 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen customer service | 1-800-893-5298 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V274 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V274000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 24, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →