2021 Volkswagen Arteon
Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2021
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2021: 14 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 14 |
Known problem areas
Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Forward collision avoidance
9 of 14 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.
Show complaint excerpts
Auto ran into a slow moving car at the top of a hill. Minor damage to other car. Fire started on the arteon and then totalled the car. This could have caused death.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-07-12
After the vehicle has been sitting for some time, it will repeatedly beep and display âtravel assist not availableâ with a warning triangle. It seems to be steering wheel related. It does not do it sitting still, only while moving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-16
Also filed under Lane departure
Lane departure
4 of 14 total reports mention: lane departure, most commonly citing warning and blind spot detection.
Tires
3 of 14 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing sidewall.
Electrical system
2 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system.
Wheels
1 of 14 total reports mentions: wheels.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2020-12-11Back over prevention20V716000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
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2021-05-25Tires21V274000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Arteon vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors were incorrectly calibrated and may not detect the position of a wheel sensor after tire rotation.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel electronics and tire valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
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2021-09-28Service brakes, hydraulic21V695000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Arteon vehicles. The pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may be loose and could detach.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the pressure input rod connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47R3.
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2022-08-02Back over prevention, equipment22V514000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Buy-smart checklist
2021 Volkswagen Arteon — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Lane departure: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V716000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 21V274000 · Tires
- Recall 21V695000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 22V514000 · Back over prevention, equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2021 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 2021 Volkswagen Arteon?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 64% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.