Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Tires3
- Air bags1
- Electrical system1
- Visibility1
- Unknown or other1
- Service brakes1
- Back over prevention1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon failed the safety check 1.31% of the time — 9% less often than the average 2019 passenger car (1.44%). Median odometer at inspection: 35,601 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2019
20,084 new Volkswagen Arteon cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2019; the largest markets were Germany (6,805), the United Kingdom (2,713), Poland (2,123).
- Average mass
- 1,647 kg
- Average CO₂
- 161 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 135 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 64% · Petrol 36%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2019 Volkswagen Arteon cars on Dutch roads are the 1.5 petrol (110 kW, 148 hp), 2.0 petrol (140 kW, 188 hp) and 2.0 diesel (110 kW, 148 hp), out of 4 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 petrol | 110 kW 148 hp | 260 |
| 2.0 petrol | 140 kW 188 hp | 144 |
| 2.0 diesel | 110 kW 148 hp | 36 |
| 2.0 petrol | 200 kW 268 hp | 28 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
483 first registered in 2019 are on Dutch roads; 43% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €49,746.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde125
- Band onvoldoende profiel52
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld50
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm36
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage25
- Band beschadigd23
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht7
- Band vertoont uitstulping(en)7
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
2,308 cars built in 2019 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 54 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 2,379 of these cars first registered in 2019 took their annual MOT test. 87% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2019 the figure was 86%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 7.9% | 4.8% |
| Brakes | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Suspension | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Visibility | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.6% | 0.8% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
150 of these cars first registered in 2019 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 119,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
33 2019 cars are on the New Zealand register; 33% arrived as used imports, 64% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volkswagen Arteon 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2019 Volkswagen Arteon 4 DR FWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 10.4 L/100 km (about 23 mpg US), CO₂ 244 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon.
| 2020092 9 Mar 2020 | Brakes Issue: On certain vehicles, the rod that connects the brake pedal to the brake booster may not be attached correctly. If the rod detaches, there would be an i… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volkswagen told its dealers about the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011374 | HVAC duct cleaning and deodorizing |
| 11010024 | Lack of paint under roof |
| 11010022 | Engine Oil Standards |
| 11010021 | Additional reporting |
| 11010014 | UPDATE - Emergency Release for Rear Lid - Closure notice |
| 11010011 | Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available |
| 11008868 | This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the A5 Front Camera Module program test plan that is failing. |
| 11008866 | Inspecting sensors for damage |
| 11008861 | Fluid requirements |
| 11008860 | Manual transmission noise diagnosing |
| 11008858 | A list of engine oil that meet Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards |
| 11008857 | How to perform the engine oil consumption measurement |
| 11008856 | Checking Engine Oil and correctly reading dip stick |
| 11008853 | How to manage software versions using VW diagnostic Tool |
| 11008852 | Recommended Gasoline Quality |
| 11008851 | Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid |
| 11008850 | Fuel additive to help with misfire faults |
| 11008846 | Wind & Water Leak Checking |
| 11008845 | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. |
| 11007398 | Battery testing |
| 11007393 | Engine Oil Standards |
| 11005825 | Engine oil quality standards |
| 11005823 | KESSY Key adaptation |
| 11005820 | Engine Assembly Tip |
| 11005819 | Engine Replacement Tip |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)