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2019 Volkswagen Arteon reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon has 8 complaints with NHTSA after 8 years, or 1 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 5 Arteon years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Service brakes.

2019 Volkswagen Arteon
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Complaints

8

Per year

1

Recalls

1

Years on the road

8

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Tires (3 of 8), then Air bags (1) and Back-over prevention (1).

Next to 2020

The 2020 Arteon has 2 complaints, 0 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Volkswagen Arteon. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall Service brakes 2020-03-06 · NHTSA campaign 20V135000
Summary 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."
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.

Complaints by component (8 total)

Tires
3
Air bags
1
Back-over prevention
1
Electrical system
1
Service brakes
1
Visibility
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Tires · filed 2026-08-17
  • "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…"
    Electrical system, Air bags · filed 2024-09-17
  • "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 while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started shaking without…"
    Tires · filed 2023-04-03
  • "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…"
    Visibility · filed 2022-08-26
  • "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…"
    Tires · filed 2021-07-14

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2019 Volkswagen Arteon 4 DR AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2019 Volkswagen Arteon 4 DR FWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Arteon 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 22 31 25 MPG $3200
Arteon 4motion 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 20 27 23 MPG $3450

Specs and fitment

First generation, 2019–2023
Body styles Sedan
Oil 0W-30 , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 245/45R18, 245/40R19, 245/35R20

Known issues for this generation

Recall 20V-135 covers certain 2019 Arteon vehicles: the electronic brake-booster pressure input rod may be installed incorrectly, which can increase actuating force or disconnect the rod and affect braking; dealers inspect and correct the rod mounting or replace the booster and remount the rod as needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon reliable?

The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon has 8 complaints with NHTSA after 8 years, or 1 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 5 Arteon years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Service brakes.

What are common problems with a 2019 Volkswagen Arteon?

The complaints owners file most often name Tires (3 of 8), then Air bags (1) and Back-over prevention (1).

Is the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2020 Arteon has 2 complaints, 0 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

Has the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon been recalled?

The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon?

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Volkswagen Arteon get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon is 24 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a US Volkswagen Arteon use?

0W-30 With filter, about 6 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US Volkswagen Arteon?

Published US specs commonly list front 245/45R18, 245/40R19, 245/35R20 and rear 245/45R18, 245/40R19, 245/35R20; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Volkswagen Arteon?

Recall 20V-135 covers certain 2019 Arteon vehicles: the electronic brake-booster pressure input rod may be installed incorrectly, which can increase actuating force or disconnect the rod and affect braking; dealers inspect and correct the rod mounting or replace the booster and remount the rod as needed.