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Volkswagen Arteon recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 43 owner complaints for the Volkswagen Arteon, covering model years 2019 to 2023. The 2021 and 2023 model years drew the most complaints (14 each), and Tires is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 6 recall campaigns on file
  • 43 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 5 model years with data (2019–2023)
  • most complaints: 2021, 2023 (14 for that model year)
  • top component: Tires (17 complaints)
  • latest recall 25V082000 (reported Feb 12, 2025)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (2.3%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (2.3%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Volkswagen Arteon complaints by model year

5 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2021 and 2023 model years share the highest count, 14 complaints each. Next come 2019 (8) and 2022 (5). The fewest are for 2020, with 2 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Volkswagen Arteon owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2019–2023Column chart of 43 complaints across 5 model years. The highest are 2021, 2023 with 14 each. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2019: 8 complaints820192020: 2 complaints220202021: 14 complaints1420212022: 5 complaints520222023: 14 complaints142023
Volkswagen Arteon complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Volkswagen Arteon complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201980000
202020000
2021141100
202250000
2023140000
All model years431100

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Volkswagen Arteon components

top 14 · NHTSA categories

Tires is the component named most often, in 17 complaints (39.5% of all 43), followed by Forward Collision Avoidance (9) and Electrical System (7).

Components named most often in Volkswagen Arteon complaints (top 14)
Components named most often in Volkswagen Arteon complaints (top 14)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Tires1739.5%
Forward Collision Avoidance920.9%
Electrical System716.3%
Lane Departure511.6%
Wheels511.6%
Unknown or Other37.0%
Air Bags24.7%
Back Over Prevention24.7%
Vehicle Speed Control24.7%
Engine12.3%
Exterior Lighting12.3%
Service Brakes12.3%
Steering12.3%
Visibility12.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Volkswagen Arteon recalls

6 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Arteon, newest first. The 6 campaigns cover model years 2019 to 2023. The 2021 model year appears in the most campaigns (4).

  • 6 recall campaigns
Volkswagen Arteon recall campaigns covering each model year
2019: 1 campaign2020: no campaigns2021: 4 campaigns2022: no campaigns2023: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 25V082000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Software

    Model 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."

    Consequence:
    A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.

    Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 22V514000

    Reported

    Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Software; Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

    Model year 2021

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Consequence:
    A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.

    Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 21V695000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Critical Fasteners; Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Model year 2021

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Arteon vehicles. The pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may be loose and could detach.

    Consequence:
    A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will tighten the pressure input rod connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47R3.

    Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

  4. NHTSA campaign 21V274000

    Reported

    Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems

    Model year 2021

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Arteon vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors were incorrectly calibrated and may not detect the position of a wheel sensor after tire rotation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

    Consequence:
    The TPMS may misidentify a tire with low air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel electronics and tire valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44R2.

    Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

  5. NHTSA campaign 20V716000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

    Model year 2021

    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."

    Consequence:
    A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

  6. NHTSA campaign 20V135000

    Reported

    Service Brakes

    Model 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."

    Consequence:
    An increased actuating force or a disconnected input rod may affect braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.

    Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Volkswagen Arteon questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Volkswagen Arteon have?

NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recall campaigns for the Volkswagen Arteon, covering model years 2019 to 2023. The most recent, 25V082000, was reported on February 12, 2025 and is filed under “Back over prevention”. The 2021 model year is covered by the most campaigns (4).

Which Volkswagen Arteon model year has the most complaints?

The 2021 and 2023 model years tie, with 14 complaints each out of 43. The next are 2019 (8) and 2022 (5). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Volkswagen Arteon complaint?

Tires is the component named most often: 17 complaints, or 39.5% of all 43. Forward Collision Avoidance (9) and Electrical System (7) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Volkswagen Arteon?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Volkswagen dealer.

How many Volkswagen Arteon complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 43 complaints, 1 report a crash, 1 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.