Volkswagen Arteon

Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the Volkswagen Arteon registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (144 cars), engine power from 10 countries, kerb weight from 11 countries. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.

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

European engine versions of the Volkswagen Arteon by displacement, from the Dutch register (RDW). 3 variants.

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

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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 recall campaigns 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)

  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)

  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

• 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, 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)

  No description of the defect in Safety Gate.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-10-01

• 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)

  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)

  No description of the defect in Safety Gate.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-09-17

• 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.