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#BS-2019-VOLART-48CB2019 Volkswagen ArteonProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 9 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 9 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
2 owners reported wheels & tires issues — failures commonly reported around 15K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Wheels & Tires (2 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2019 Volkswagen Arteon: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Wheels & Tires Issues
Wheels & Tires complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 15,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 15K-mile mark.
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Back Over Prevention: Camera System Issues
Back Over Prevention: Camera System complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to back over prevention: camera system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (1 recall)
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 Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2019 Volkswagen Arteon NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedRollover
Not ratedFrom NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
The worst model year for the Volkswagen Arteon is the 2021 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is cooling system.
2019 Volkswagen Arteon vs. Class Average (Large Cars)
This vehicle
9
Class avg
30
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical large cars vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 9 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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