Recall 22V815 affects 296,044 2019-2021 Volkswagen and Audi vehicles for delayed TPMS pressure-loss detection. Repair is free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer.
Volkswagen is recalling 296,044 2019-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Golf, Tiguan, A3, and Q3 vehicles under recall 22V815 because the tire pressure monitoring system can miss a sudden pressure loss in all four tires. An undetected pressure loss increases crash risk, and the dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The tire pressure monitoring system on affected 2019-2021 Volkswagen vehicles watches tire pressure and turns on a dash warning when it detects pressure loss. On these vehicles, that monitoring depends on software tied to the brake control unit, the electronic module that helps process wheel and brake system data.
The problem is a mismatch between changed brake control unit hardware and software that was not updated for that hardware. That mismatch can create a small error in the tire pressure calculation. If all four tires lose air at the same time, the system can take too long to recognize the loss and warn the driver.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver should not count on the tire pressure light to appear quickly if all four tires are losing pressure together.
Who's affected?
Covers Audi and Volkswagen models across the 2019, 2020, and 2021 model years, all tied to TPMS software.
| 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | tire |
|---|---|
| 2019 Audi Q3 | tire |
| 2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen | tire |
| 2019 Audi A3 | tire |
| 2020 Volkswagen Atlas | tire |
| 2020 Volkswagen Jetta | tire |
| 2020 Volkswagen Golf | tire |
| 2019 Volkswagen Atlas | tire |
| 2020 Audi A3 | tire |
| 2020 Volkswagen GTI | tire |
| 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan | tire |
| 2019 Volkswagen Jetta | tire |
| 2019 Volkswagen Golf R | tire |
| 2019 Volkswagen Golf | tire |
| 2019 Volkswagen GTI | tire |
| 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack | tire |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | tire |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas | tire |
| Units affected | 296,044 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash because the driver gets less warning before responding. If your VIN is included, schedule the TPMS software update soon and treat any low tire as a reason to stop safely. Repair is free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Q3, Golf Sportwagen, A3, Atlas, Jetta, Golf, GTI, Tiguan, Golf R, or Golf Alltrack is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Volkswagen or Audi dealer to schedule the free TPMS software update that helps the system detect pressure loss across all four tires.
- Bring the recall notice if Volkswagen or Audi mailed one. If not, reference recall number 22V815 when you call.
- Check tire pressure before driving and stop if the TPMS warning light comes on or the vehicle feels unstable.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Volkswagen technician updates the tire pressure monitoring system software so the system uses the corrected settings for this recall. The software update is free, and parts and labor tied to the recall are covered. Volkswagen and Audi state that they are not offering reimbursement under this campaign, so owners who already paid for a related TPMS software repair do not have a separate reimbursement path through this recall.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| October 31, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 18, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 30, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| December 30, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 30, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V815?
Recall 22V815 covers 296,044 2019-2021 Volkswagen and Audi vehicles with TPMS software that can fail to detect simultaneous pressure loss in all four tires fast enough. An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases crash risk. Dealers will update the TPMS software for free.
What should I do if my 2019-2021 Volkswagen or Audi vehicle is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 22V815. If it is, contact a franchised Volkswagen or Audi dealer to schedule the TPMS software update. Reference recall number 22V815 and Volkswagen recall numbers 45J6 or 45J8, or Audi recall number 45J7.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 22V815, dealers will update the tire pressure monitoring system software free of charge at a franchised Volkswagen or Audi dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is delayed detection of sudden pressure loss in all four tires at the same time. If the TPMS does not alert the driver in adequate time, the vehicle can be harder to control, increasing crash risk. The repair path is a free TPMS software update.
What if I bought this Volkswagen or Audi used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your exact vehicle is included, then call a franchised Volkswagen or Audi dealer and reference recall number 22V815 when scheduling service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V815000 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen customer service | 1-800-893-5298 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V815 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V815000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →