Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V695000 Reported September 8, 2021

Pressure input rod on brake booster may be loose

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · N/A · 99 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V695000
Manufacturer Campaign
47R3
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
99
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 8, 2021
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 21V695000 or campaign 47R3.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V695000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V695000?

NHTSA recall 21V695000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on September 8, 2021. It addresses: Pressure input rod on brake booster may be loose. The recall affects approximately 99 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V695000 or the manufacturer campaign number 47R3. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.