Model year
2023 Volkswagen Arteon
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 14 complaints for the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are TIRES (6), TIRES:SIDEWALL (4), WHEELS (3). 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
25V082000 · Feb 12, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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…
Complaints
14 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
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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 R-Line 4 DR AWD | 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 (AM-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| Arteon 4motion · 2L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 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 2023 Volkswagen Arteon at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.