Volkswagen Arteon Recall R/2020/088: The Brake Servo Pull Rod Ball Coupling May Have Been Put Into The Mounting Of The Brake…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Mar 2020
- Launched
- 625
- vehicles in the UK
- 47P8
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Arteon vehicles built between 20 May 2019 and 4 July 2019. The ball coupling of the push rod of the electromechanical brake servo may have been wrongly slotted into the mounting on the brake pedal. The dealer will check the ball coupling into the mounting of the brake pedal. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The ball coupling of the push rod of the electromechanical brake servo may have been wrongly slotted into the mounting on the brake pedal.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BRAKE SERVO PULL ROD BALL COUPLING MAY HAVE BEEN PUT INTO THE MOUNTING OF THE BRAKE PEDAL INCORRECTLY Defect: The ball coupling of the push rod of the electromechanical brake servo may have been wrongly slotted into the mounting on the brake pedal. Remedy: Check the ball coupling into the mounting of the brake pedal. If the ball coupling is incorrectly slotted in the brake servo and mounting in the brake pedal must be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the brake servo pull rod ball coupling may have been put into the mounting of the brake pedal incorrectly.
The Fix
The dealer will check the ball coupling into the mounting of the brake pedal.
Are You Affected?
Arteon built between 20 May 2019 and 4 July 2019 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 625 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volkswagen, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volkswagen.
- Book with any franchised Volkswagen dealer, quoting the campaign code 47P8 or the DVSA reference R/2020/088. See how to get a Volkswagen recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arteon, Golf, PassatOn certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. In individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine compartment | Urgent | R/2024/014 | |
| Arteon, Golf 8, Passat, TiguanThe fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was in some cases produced with too little so-called fire sand | Urgent | R/2022/086 | |
| Arteon, Golf 8, T-Roc, TiguanEngine compartment covers could come loose from their attachment | Low | R/2022/074 | |
| Arteon, Golf, PassatThe bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal could come loose | Urgent | R/2021/320 | |
| Arteon, PassatThe positive battery cable and the control unit cable may have been mixed up | Low | R/2021/142 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2020/089 on 19 Mar 2020, for the electric child lock may not be mechanically locked although switched on by driver. The one launched after it was R/2020/112 on 15 Apr 2020, for the electric parking brake can be unintentionally released when disengaging the clutch…. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/088, launched 25 March 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.