Volkswagen Arteon, Passat Recall R/2021/142: The Positive Battery Cable And The Control Unit Cable May Have Been Mixed Up, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 8 Apr 2021
- Launched
- 243
- vehicles in the UK
- 97FF
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Arteon, Passat vehicles built between 12 December 2020 and 18 February 2021. The positive battery cable and the cable to the control unit for battery monitoring on the main fuse box in the boot may have been mixed up. The dealer will inspect the two connected cables on the main fuse box and if necessary swap them into the correct positions. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The positive battery cable and the cable to the control unit for battery monitoring on the main fuse box in the boot may have been mixed up.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND THE CONTROL UNIT CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN MIXED UP Defect: The positive battery cable and the cable to the control unit for battery monitoring on the main fuse box in the boot may have been mixed up. Remedy: Inspect the two connected cables on the main fuse box and if necessary swap them into the correct positions.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the positive battery cable and the control unit cable may have been mixed up.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the two connected cables on the main fuse box and if necessary swap them into the correct positions.
Are You Affected?
Arteon, Passat built between 12 December 2020 and 18 February 2021 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 243 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 97FF or the DVSA reference R/2021/142. 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?.
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This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2021/115 on 29 Mar 2021, for the retractor of the three point automatic seat belt on the front right seat may be faulty. The one launched after it was R/2021/203 on 7 Jun 2021, for a tow bar with a possibly defective locking mechanism in the swivelling module has been…. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/142, launched 8 April 2021. 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.