Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14 | 2.5× | 1 | Wheel & Tire | Caution |
| 2022 | 5 | −45% | — | Collision Avoidance | Good |
| 2021 | 14 | — | 4 | Collision Avoidance | Limited data |
| 2019 | 8 | — | 1 | Wheel & Tire | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median Arteon year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Volkswagen Arteon problems
Latest Volkswagen Arteon recalls
Back over prevention › Software
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.
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…
Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
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.
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Critical fasteners
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.
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.
Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
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.
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.
Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Volkswagen Arteon should you avoid?
2023 — this year has the most complaints relative to other Arteon years at the same age, led by wheels & tires problems in the 2023.
What is the best year for the Volkswagen Arteon?
2022 has the fewest complaints compared with other Arteon years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Volkswagen Arteon problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the wheels & tires (22), driver assistance (11) and electrical system (5). Wheel & Tire complaints peak in the 2023 model year.
How many recalls has the Volkswagen Arteon had?
6 recalls across 2019–2023. The model year with the most is 2021. See all Volkswagen Arteon recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.