Volkswagen Arteon, Golf, Passat Recall R/2021/320: The Bolted Connection Of The Pull Rod Between The Electromechanical Brake Servo And Brake…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Sep 2021
- Launched
- 145
- vehicles in the UK
- 47R3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Arteon, Golf, Passat vehicles built between 13 January 2019 and 20 May 2021. The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose resulting in a loss of all service braking ability. The recall notice describes the fix as: vehicles are not to be driven and the bolted connection of the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal must be checked and if necessary retightened. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose resulting in a loss of all service braking ability.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BOLTED CONNECTION OF THE PULL ROD BETWEEN THE ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE SERVO AND BRAKE PEDAL COULD COME LOOSE Defect: The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose resulting in a loss of all service braking ability. Remedy: Vehicles are not to be driven and the bolted connection of the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal must be checked and if necessary retightened
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a loss of all service braking ability.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: vehicles are not to be driven and the bolted connection of the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal must be checked and if necessary retightened.
Are You Affected?
Arteon, Golf, Passat built between 13 January 2019 and 20 May 2021 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 145 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 47R3 or the DVSA reference R/2021/320. 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/2021/329 on 6 Sep 2021, for b+ cable was wrongly connected at the b+ distributor. The one launched after it was R/2021/343 on 21 Sep 2021, for with temperatures below zero the door lock bowden cables can freeze. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/320, launched 10 September 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.