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Volkswagen Arteon Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 4 model years, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 41 owner complaints for the Volkswagen Arteon. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Volkswagen Arteon | 0 | 14 | |
| 2022 Volkswagen Arteon | 0 | 5 | |
| 2021 Volkswagen Arteon | 0 | 14 | |
| 2019 Volkswagen Arteon | 1 | 8 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Volkswagen models.
Volkswagen Arteon: questions owners ask
Which Volkswagen Arteon year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Volkswagen Arteon model years with the most are the 2021 (14), 2023 (14) and 2019 (8). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Volkswagen Arteon years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2022 (5), 2019 (8) and 2021 (14), out of 4 model years from 2019 to 2023. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Arteon have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 1 Volkswagen Arteon model years, 1 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2019 (1), 2021 (0) and 2022 (0). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How often does the Volkswagen Arteon fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Volkswagen Arteon's first-time failure rate ranged from 11.4% for cars first registered in 2017 to 14.2% for 2020, across 4 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, brakes, suspension. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.