Model year
2022 Volkswagen Arteon
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 5 complaints for the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (3), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 25–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,950–$3,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2019 8 complaints
- 2020 2 complaints
- 2021 14 complaints
- 2022 5 complaints
- 2023 14 complaints
- 2024 0 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
5 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SEL Premium R-Line 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SEL Premium R-Line 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SEL R-Line 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SEL R-Line 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arteon · 2L · Automatic (AM7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 34 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| Arteon 4motion · 2L · Automatic (AM7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2022 Volkswagen Arteon at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.