Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2021.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Arteon | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Arteon | 14 | 1 |
| 2022 Arteon | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 Arteon | 14 | 4 |
| 2020 Arteon | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 Arteon | 8 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Tires17
- Forward collision avoidance9
- Electrical system7
- Wheels5
- Lane departure5
- Unknown or other3
- Vehicle speed control2
- Back over prevention2
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Volkswagen Arteon 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Volkswagen Arteon 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 3 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.8–10.4 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Arteon 4MOTION · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 11.6 | 7.7 | 9.8 |
| 2020 | Arteon 4MOTION · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 11.5 | 8.2 | 10.0 |
| 2019 | Arteon 4MOTION · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 12.0 | 8.6 | 10.4 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
172 Arteon cars are on the New Zealand register; 30% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 33 | 21 | 11 |
| 2018 | 82 | 55 | 25 |
| 2017 | 48 | 39 | 9 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
4,183 Arteon cars are on Dutch roads; 58% arrived later as imports, and 177 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 117 | €61,589 |
| 2023 | 503 | €59,168 |
| 2022 | 955 | €56,309 |
| 2021 | 931 | €54,459 |
| 2020 | 322 | €52,911 |
| 2019 | 483 | €49,746 |
| 2018 | 702 | €49,770 |
| 2017 | 170 | €56,872 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
1,218 Arteon cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 69% petrol, 31% diesel; 48% of all are hybrids. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | — |
| 2023 | 68 | 75,000 km |
| 2022 | 172 | 86,000 km |
| 2021 | 413 | 91,000 km |
| 2020 | 67 | 115,000 km |
| 2019 | 150 | 119,000 km |
| 2018 | 234 | 129,000 km |
| 2017 | 106 | 154,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 125 Arteon cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 0 of those collisions were fatal and 17 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | 28 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 31 | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 | 27 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
12,017 Arteon cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 83 | 1 |
| 2024 | 817 | 14 |
| 2023 | 1,463 | 9 |
| 2022 | 1,829 | 18 |
| 2021 | 1,458 | 22 |
| 2020 | 1,501 | 17 |
| 2019 | 2,308 | 54 |
| 2018 | 2,045 | 61 |
| 2017 | 513 | 16 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
6,513 Arteon cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 87% passed first time, against 86% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,508 | 86% |
| 2019 | 2,379 | 87% |
| 2018 | 2,092 | 87% |
| 2017 | 534 | 89% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Arteon | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 7.9% | 5.0% |
| Brakes | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Suspension | 1.4% | 1.2% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Visibility | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.2% | 0.4% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
110,075 new Volkswagen Arteon cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2016 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (12,959), Poland (2,466), Czechia (1,004).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 22,841 | 134 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 22,230 | 130 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 13,625 | 163 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 20,084 | 161 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 22,076 | 156 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 9,210 | 135 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 9 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
33,090 Volkswagen Arteon cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel versions average 6.5 l/100 km on the road, against 5.4 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 20% more. Plug-in hybrids use 5.7 l/100 km against 1.3 l/100 km on paper, with 28% of their distance covered with the engine off.
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 10,563 | 9.0 | 8.0 | +13% |
| Diesel | 20,728 | 6.5 | 5.4 | +20% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 1,799 | 5.7 | 1.3 | +355% |
Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0
What it costs in fuel
On real-world figures the diesel Volkswagen Arteon uses 6.5 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 970 litres: €2,206 at this week's average price in Germany, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | €2,206 | €2,935 |
| Poland | €1,743 | €2,101 |
| United Kingdom | £1,940 | £2,351 |
| France | €2,284 | €3,002 |
| Spain | €1,839 | €2,398 |
| United States | $1,614 | $1,524 |
Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.
Work it out for your driving
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Arteon in 11 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The amount of extinguishing sand in the fuse of the high-voltage system is not sufficient in the event of a short circuit to the high-voltage safety system. This may cause it to burst, increasing the risk of injuries. Furthermore, the blown fuse can interrupt …
The engine covers installed on affected vehicles could detach from their fixings depending on the conditions of use (e.g. very sporty driving, or poor road surfaces) and their age. A loose engine cover could come into contact with the hot area of the exhaust g…
The push/actuating rod may not be properly screwed onto the brake booster and could become detached.As a result, there would no longer be any mechanical connection between the foot brake and the brake booster.Consequently, braking will be possible only by actu…
The luggage net may be incorrectly affixed.As a result, luggage could end up in the passenger compartment, causing injury to the occupants.
The connections of the 12V positive battery cable and of the battery monitoring system cable to the main fuse box may have been swapped round.As a result, the 12V positive battery cable will not be properly fused In the event of a short circuit, e.g. following…
The brake pedal pushrod may be defective.As a result, in case of failure of the electromechanical brake booster, the effort necessary to actuate the brake increases significantly, increasing the risk of an accident.
In the event of a repair, due to an ambiguous indication in the replacement parts catalogue, the adhesive joint between the sunroof cover and the sliding roof may be fitted incorrectly. As a result, the sunroof cover could detach in motion and endanger the fol…
The fitting for the headrest may have been incorrectly welded to the backrest. As a consequence, the supportive and protective effect of the headrest may be limited in the event of an accident.
The brake discs on the front axle are too weak. As a consequence, when placed under extreme pressure, the brake disc can crack or even break, affecting braking performance.
The adhesive bond between the upper and lower parts of the rear spoiler may be incorrect. The upper part of the spoiler could consequently detach whilst the vehicle is in motion, endangering following traffic.
The rear wheel-bearing housing may fracture. This can impair the vehicle’s road-holding ability, leading to the risk of an accident.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
6 campaigns cover the Arteon.
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."
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."
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.
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."
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."
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."
NHTSA recalls