Volkswagen Arteon problems and complaints, 2021 to 2023
28 NHTSA owner complaints and 5 recalls across 2 model years, 2021 to 2023. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 28complaints
- 5recalls
- 1reported crashes
- 1reported fires
- 0reported injuries
Which Volkswagen Arteon years should you avoid?
We cover 2 model years of the Volkswagen Arteon, too few to say which stand out.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 28 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Steering, suspension & tires22 (79%)
- Engine & powertrain3 (11%)
- Electrical & infotainment2 (7%)
- Other systems1 (4%)
Recalls (5)
Safety · 25V082000 · Feb 2025 · model year 2023
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 22V514000 · Jul 2022 · model year 2021
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Brakes · 21V695000 · Sep 2021 · model year 2021
A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tires · 21V274000 · Apr 2021 · model year 2021
The TPMS may misidentify a tire with low air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 20V716000 · Nov 2020 · model year 2021
A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.