Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Tires11
- Wheels3
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 2023 Volkswagen Arteon failed the safety check 1.21% of the time — 76% more often than the average 2023 passenger car (0.69%). Median odometer at inspection: 8,421 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Real-world fuel consumption
10,724 Volkswagen Arteon cars first registered in Europe in 2023 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel versions use 6.5 l/100 km on the road against 5.3 in the WLTP test (+22%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 3,035 | 9.0 | 7.9 | +13% |
| Diesel | 6,690 | 6.5 | 5.3 | +22% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 999 | 6.0 | 1.2 | +386% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2023 Volkswagen Arteon cars on Dutch roads are the 1.4 hybrid (115 kW, 154 hp) and 2.0 petrol (140 kW, 188 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 hybrid | 115 kW 154 hp | 387 |
| 2.0 petrol | 140 kW 188 hp | 89 |
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
503 first registered in 2023 are on Dutch roads; 43% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €59,168.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde8
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld6
- Remleiding, dreigend gevaar voor defecten en breuken1
- Stofhoes aandrijfas beschadigd en dicht niet af1
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm1
- Remslang schuurt langs enig deel1
- Remslang beschadigd, wapeningsmateriaal zichtbaar1
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
1,463 cars built in 2023 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 9 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
In Finland
68 of these cars first registered in 2023 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 75,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
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."
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 2023 Volkswagen Arteon: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011375 | moisture witin rear tail lamp assembly |
| 11011374 | HVAC duct cleaning and deodorizing |
| 11010025 | Green Light Does Not Illuminate |
| 11010024 | Lack of paint under roof |
| 11010023 | Replace Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Sensor Mat |
| 11010022 | Engine Oil Standards |
| 11010021 | Additional reporting |
| 11010011 | Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available |
| 11008866 | Inspecting sensors for damage |
| 11008864 | The purpose of this Technical Bulletin is to inform Volkswagen dealerships that beginning on 10/1/2024, replacement of any of the following components will require specific Guided Fault Finding (GFF) direction where the test plan(s) explicitly states replacement of the part is necessary. |
| 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 |
| 11007396 | Car-net 2.0 may not fully complete the initial Register and Pairing process (R&P) after removal of |
| 11007395 | Travel Assist Not Available due to hardware deviation of the sensor mat (hands on detection). |
| 11007393 | Engine Oil Standards |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)