2019 Volkswagen Arteon recalls and problems

The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon has 1 recall and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is tires.

How the 2019 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 5 Arteon model years — 3rd most.

1recalls

8complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

15,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Service Brakes

Mar 6, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V135000 · 732 vehicles

Problem: 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."

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

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Tires3

Air Bags1

Back Over Prevention1

Electrical System1

Service Brakes1

Unknown or other1

Visibility1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2019 vs. other Volkswagen Arteon years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2019. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon, the latest from Mar 6, 2020 (service brakes). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention tires (3), air bags (1), back over prevention (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.