Manufacturer recall number

Volkswagen recall 91BB / 91BC

Q: Is 91BB / 91BC the same recall as 20V716000?

Yes. 91BB / 91BC is Volkswagen’s own number for it; 20V716000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Volkswagen calls it 91BB / 91BC. NHTSA filed it as campaign 20V716000 on Nov 18, 2020: back over prevention on the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon and 4 other Volkswagen models, 32,048 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 20V716000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA Volkswagen’s own VIN lookup →

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
20V716000	2021 Volkswagen Arteon and 4 other Volkswagen models	Back Over Prevention	Nov 18, 2020	32,048	minor

Problem Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91BB/91BC.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 20V716000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 91BB / 91BC is the number Volkswagen assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 20V716000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →Volkswagen’s own VIN lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 91BB / 91BC the same recall as 20V716000?

Yes. 91BB / 91BC is Volkswagen’s own number for it; 20V716000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 91BB / 91BC cover?

2021 Volkswagen Arteon and 4 other Volkswagen models, 32,048 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 91BB / 91BC repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.