The problem
Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring systems." the owner's manual is missing the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) written instructions.
The risk
This standard specifies performance requirements for tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) to warn drivers of significant under-inflation of tires and the resulting safety problems.
The fix
Owners will be sent an owner's manual insert containing the required TPMS information. The recall began on July 6, 2007. Owners May contact vw at 1-800-893-5298.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 07V-285 (07V285000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | N9 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Component | Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual |
| Report date | June 25, 2007 |
| Owners notified | July 6, 2007 |
| Vehicles affected | 3,100 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 07V-285 repair free?
Yes. Volkswagen dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Owners will be sent an owner's manual insert containing the required TPMS information. The recall began on July 6, 2007. Owners May contact vw at 1-800-893-5298.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 3,100 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.