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2023 Volkswagen Arteon problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 13 complaints on file for the 2023 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.

13

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2023 compare to other Arteon years?

Arteon NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted25 complaints2019: 8 complaints2020: 2 complaints2021: 25 complaints2022: 10 complaints2023: 13 complaints
Arteon NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2023 Volkswagen Arteon problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels13100%

Does the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon have recalls?

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

25V082000Driver AssistanceFebruary 12, 2025 · 29,569 units

Defect

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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91NY and (Audi) 90AV.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“I hit a small pot hole on [XXX] to [XXX] at 35 MPH an hour an it blew the side belt on the tire. This is the 2nd tire failure this week on the same tire. 245/35 R20 95H just replaced two days ago. Tire had 40 miles on it. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · May 10, 2024

2023 Volkswagen Arteon — common questions

Is the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon reliable?

The record is thin — 13 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2023 Arteon problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are tires & wheels (13 complaints).

Does the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2023 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.