2019 Volkswagen Arteon
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2019
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2019: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 14 |
Known problem areas
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
3 of 8 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing sidewall.
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Four tires have split, all in the same place (inside) and around the entire tire with very little mileage, dealership inspected the vehicle and found nothing wrong with the car, all problems pointing to the tires, there is documentation and video of...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-17
Visibility
1 of 8 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.
Service brakes
1 of 8 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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Hello, this vehicle is warping rotors in the first 10,000 miles of ownership and could cause a wreck. When driving at highway speeds and apply light pressure to the brakes I get heavy vibration in the steering wheel and the vehicle feels unsafe.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-02-08
Electrical system
1 of 8 total reports mentions: electrical system.
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Volkswagen has issued an interim safety recall for certain VW vehicles. We believe this also incorporates VW Arteon.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-17
Also filed under Air bags
Back over prevention
1 of 8 total reports mentions: back over prevention, most commonly citing camera system.
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The rear view camera will occasionally not work.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-06-10
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2020-04-03Service brakes20V135000 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.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the pressure rod only or replace the electronic brake booster and mounting of the pressure rod, depending of the inspection results, free of charge.
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Volkswagen Arteon — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V135000 · Service brakes
FAQ
- Is the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.