Volkswagen Arteon

Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 12 European countries that registered the Volkswagen Arteon in 2025 (252 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

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 31 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 2 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)

  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)

  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 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)

  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)

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-10-01

• 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

• BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel year 2023

  Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  Remedy: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91NY and (Audi) 90AV.

  NHTSA campaign 25V082000 · reported 12/02/2025

• 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.