Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Real-world fuel consumption
1,796 Volkswagen Arteon cars first registered in Europe in 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel versions use 6.3 l/100 km on the road against 5.3 in the WLTP test (+19%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 505 | 8.8 | 7.5 | +17% |
| Diesel | 1,143 | 6.3 | 5.3 | +19% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 148 | 6.2 | 1.2 | +401% |
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 2024 Volkswagen Arteon cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 petrol (140 kW, 188 hp) and 1.4 hybrid (115 kW, 154 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 140 kW 188 hp | 77 |
| 1.4 hybrid | 115 kW 154 hp | 36 |
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
117 first registered in 2024 are on Dutch roads; 15% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €61,589.
0.0%had an APK defect recorded since June 2022
100.0%logical odometer history
0.0%with a recall still open
Colours
Grey 68%Black 24%Blue 4%White 4%
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
817 cars built in 2024 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 14 more were declared off the road (SORN).
817licensed, end of 2025
98%of those still registered are on the road
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
8 of these cars first registered in 2024 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon.
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 2024 Volkswagen Arteon: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10252464 | Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) Customer states sunroof cracked Customer states rear spoiler is loose Customer states driver and/or passenger front seat cover discolored Customer states seat belt won't retract Customer states windshield has a visual imperfection Customer states the sunshade doesn't operate/bound up |
| 10252091 | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward. |
| 10252035 | Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) Customer states sunroof cracked Customer states rear spoiler is loose Customer states driver and/or passenger front seat cover discolored Customer states seat belt won't retract Customer states the sunshade doesn't operate/bound up |
| 10251677 | Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer states sunroof cracked Customer states rear spoiler is loose Customer states driver and/or passenger front seat cover discolored Customer states seat belt won't retract Customer states the suns |
| 10251676 | Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer states sunroof cracked Customer states rear spoiler is loose Customer states driver and/or passenger front seat cover discolored Customer stat |
| 10251674 | Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the R1234yf Refrigerant Circuit (U.S. Only) updated to adjust Flush machine filter pricing. |
| 10250295 | Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer states sunroof cracked Customer states rear spoiler is loose Customer states driver and/or passenger front seat cover discolored Customer states seat belt won't retract Customer states the sunsh |
| 10250293 | Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer states sunroof cracked Customer states rear spoiler is loose Customer states seat belt won't retract Customer states the sunshade doesn't operate/bound up |
| 10250291 | Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer states driver's seat creaking or squeaking while driving or when getting in and out of vehicle Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer states blower motor inoperative Customer states sunroof cracked Customer states rear spoile |
| 10249689 | Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer states driver's seat creaking or squeaking while driving or when getting in and out of vehicle Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer states blower motor inoperative Customer states sunroof cracked Customer states rear spoile |
| 10249418 | VW Engine oil quality standards |
| 10249414 | A/C Compressor leak diagnosis |
| 10249136 | Addressing Cybersecurity or Vehicle Hack concerns |
| 10249135 | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. |
| 10247536 | To ensure that the customer is familiar with the various Driver Assist systems and the system limitations via the owners manual and videos available at knowyourvw.com. |
| 10247535 | Paint inspection during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) |
| 10247178 | Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise while driving Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer states driver's seat creaking or squeaking while driving or when getting in and out of vehicle Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer states blower motor inoperative Customer states sunroof |
| 10245617 | Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure. Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number |
| 10245607 | VW Engine oil quality standards |
| 10244545 | VW Engine oil quality standards |
| 10243299 | VW Engine oil quality standards |
| 10242898 | Flushing an R1234YF A/C circuit using a flush machine |
| 10242897 | Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger. Update Tool terminology |
| 10242894 | Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting |
| 10241198 | Helpline & Parts Dept. contact information. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)