2019 Volkswagen Arteon Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes
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…
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,…
8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 23,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 17, 2026 · Tires
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 17, 2024 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon (Arteon 4motion). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 23–25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 20–22 / 27–31 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare Volkswagen Arteon model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volkswagen Arteon model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volkswagen Arteon | 1 | 8 |
| 2020 Volkswagen Arteon | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Arteon | 4 | 14 |
| 2022 Volkswagen Arteon | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 Volkswagen Arteon | 1 | 14 |
Checking a specific 2019 Volkswagen Arteon
How do I know if my 2019 Volkswagen Arteon has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volkswagen dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 20V135000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.