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2019 Volkswagen Arteon problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 8 complaints on file for the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

8

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other Arteon years?

Arteon NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted25 complaints2019: 8 complaints2020: 2 complaints2021: 25 complaints2022: 10 complaints2023: 13 complaints
Arteon NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Volkswagen Arteon problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels225%
Brakes113%
Driver Assistance113%
Airbags113%
Other113%
Visibility & Wipers113%
Electrical System113%

Does the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

20V135000BrakesMarch 6, 2020 · 732 units

Defect

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Consequence

An increased actuating force or a disconnected input rod may affect braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

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. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47P8.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Arteon equipped with Continental tires, Tire line: ProContact TX, Tire Size: 245/35/R20, DOT number: (N/A). The contact stated that on several occasions at different intervals while driving at various speeds, the driver’s and passenger’s side front and rear…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · July 10, 2021

“Volkswagen has issued an interim safety recall for certain VW vehicles. We believe this also incorporates VW Arteon. The Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) detects a malfunction, switches off the passenger airbag, displays an Airbag error and renders the passenger seat inoperable due to…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · September 6, 2024

“Sunroof blew out at 70mph making a sound like a gunshot from within the car. Nothing externally or internally hit the glass. Sunscreen protected the passengers as 75% of the glass blew out and scratched the roof, trunk and back panels of the car traveling at highway speed. Car was under…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · August 11, 2022

“The rear view camera will occasionally not work. The first symptom is that the touchscreen instrument panel displays a pop-up dialog, randomly while driving, that says, "ParkPilot is not available right now." This dialog needs to be cleared by pressing "OK" before the rest of the navigation can be…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · June 9, 2021

“2019 VW ARTEON SE WITH 4 MOTION,15000 MILES. LOUD NOISE WITH SHAKING AROUND 2000 REV/MIN AROUND 40MPH COMING FROM PASSAGER FRONT SIDE, ANNOYING. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED,”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · January 14, 2021

2019 Volkswagen Arteon — common questions

Is the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon reliable?

The record is thin — 8 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.