Volkswagen Arteon

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Volkswagen Arteon cars registered for the first time across 12 European countries in 2025.

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Volkswagen Arteon (from registration data). 3 variants.

Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.

Generations

Other Volkswagen models

Similar Estate models

Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 20 complaints for the Volkswagen Arteon, most often about tires, electrical system, air bags, visibility. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 89% of Volkswagen Arteons pass their MOT test first time, based on 5,971 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

9 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 1 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Volkswagen Arteon. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-09-17

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  The upper part of the spoiler could consequently detach whilst the vehicle is in motion, endangering following traffic.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-12-22

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-10-01

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  As a consequence, the supportive and protective effect of the headrest may be limited in the event of an accident.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-12-21

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-04-15

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  As a result, the sunroof cover could detach in motion and endanger the following traffic.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-07-19

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  This can impair the vehicle’s road-holding ability, leading to the risk of an accident.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-12-15

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  As a consequence, when placed under extreme pressure, the brake disc can crack or even break, affecting braking performance.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-03-16

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicle.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-04-15

• SERVICE BRAKESUS · NHTSAModel year 2019

  Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Arteon vehicles. The electronic brake booster pressure input rod may be installed incorrectly, possibly causing an increased actuating force or a disconnected input rod. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

  Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the pressure rod only or replace the electronic brake booster and mounting of the pressure rod, depending of the inspection results, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47P8.

  NHTSA campaign 20V135000 · reported 06/03/2020

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Volkswagen recalls.