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2019 Volkswagen Arteon Brake Recall: Input Rod Issue
Volkswagen is recalling 2019 Arteons due to a potentially disconnected brake input rod. Dealers will inspect and repair the issue free of charge starting April 3, 2020.
An increased actuating force or a disconnected input rod may affect braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2019 Arteon vehicles because the electronic brake booster pressure input rod may be installed incorrectly. This defect can cause an increased actuating force or a disconnected input rod, which affects braking and increases the risk of a crash. The vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 135. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224479-volkswagen-2019-arteon-brake-system-recall-risk-of-crash.
“2019 Volkswagen Arteon Brake Recall: Input Rod Issue.” GovInfoNow, updated October 13, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224479-volkswagen-2019-arteon-brake-system-recall-risk-of-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #20V135000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V135000).
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled 2019 Arteon vehicles for a service brake hazard that increases crash risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on June 3, 2020. Owners should contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
How to tell if you have it
Volkswagen Arteon, 2019
What to do
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 on inspection results, free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
The hazard
An increased actuating force or a disconnected input rod may affect braking, increasing the risk of a crash. The electronic brake booster pressure input rod may be installed incorrectly, causing these issues.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has 276 other recalls on record since 2014-10-20. Other recent recalls include a Volkswagen Audi Q3 steering recall (2026-10-23), a Volkswagen ID.4 battery fire risk recall (2026-09-30), and a 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan engine stall recall (2026-09-10). Other recent recalls of similar products include a BMW brake system recall (2026-07-01), a Peterbilt air brake valve defect recall (2026-07-08), and an Alfa Romeo seat belt retractor failure risk recall (2026-08-06).
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to 2019 Arteon vehicles. You can verify if your car is affected by contacting Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and providing your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The recall number for this campaign is 47P8.
Brand
Volkswagen
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop driving the vehicle
Due to the risk of a crash from braking issues, avoid using the vehicle until it has been inspected and repaired by an authorized dealer.
Contact Volkswagen
Call 1-800-893-5298 to confirm if your specific vehicle is included in recall number 47P8 and to schedule a service appointment.
Visit an authorized dealer
Have the dealer inspect the mounting of the pressure rod or replace the electronic brake booster, depending on the inspection results. This service is provided free of charge.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 2 months.
1Recall began
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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