2019 Volkswagen Arteon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Arteon years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Arteon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 40,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Volkswagen Arteon problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 38% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 13% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 13% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Volkswagen Arteon recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes
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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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 is documentation and video of this issue however, they continue to put these…
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…
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 warning. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and noticed that the…
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…
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 driverâs and passengerâs side front and rear…
Other Volkswagen Arteon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Arteon | 14 | 1 |
| 2022 Arteon | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 Arteon | 14 | 4 |
| 2020 Arteon | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon?
Owners most often report tires, air bags, back over prevention problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Arteon model years, the 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.