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Volkswagen Arteon years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 43 complaints about the Volkswagen Arteon since 2019, and 6 recalls have been issued. The 2021 model year has 14 complaints, more than any other year, led by driver assistance and tires problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
43
Recalls
6
Worst year
2021
Warranty extensions
4
Model years
2019-2023

Volkswagen Arteon years to avoid

No model year of the Volkswagen Arteon stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Volkswagen Arteon years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Volkswagen Arteon complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20192020202120222023

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Volkswagen Arteon problems

All model years combined.

  • Tires
    17
  • Driver assistance
    11
  • Electrical
    7
  • Wheels
    5
  • Airbags
    2
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Visibility
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Brakes
    1

Volkswagen Arteon problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2023-14Tires10
2022-5Driver assistance00
2021-14Driver assistance41
2020-2Electrical00
2019-8Tires10

Recalls 6

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Volkswagen Arteon warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Volkswagen Arteon

What years of the Volkswagen Arteon should you avoid?

No single model year of the Volkswagen Arteon has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Volkswagen Arteon?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Volkswagen Arteon?

Tires, with 17 complaints across all years, followed by driver assistance (11) and electrical (7).

How many recalls does the Volkswagen Arteon have?

6 recalls between 2019 and 2023. The 2021 model year has the most, with 4.

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