- Safety
- —
- not rated
- Recalls
- 1
- on record
- MPG
- 25
- combined
Open recalls on record
1 safety recall. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.
Vehicle Summary
2019 Volkswagen Arteon
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 7
- Complaints citing a crash
- 0
These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.
1 Recall on Record
These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.
Safety recalls
1 NHTSA campaign affecting this model year.
- 20V135000high
Brake system issue
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."
Consequence
An increased actuating force or a disconnected input rod may affect braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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.
NHTSA crash-test ratings
NHTSA holds no crash-test rating for this model year.
Not every model year is tested. A missing rating is not a poor rating.
Fuel economy & emissions
EPA figures for the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.
22
City
31
Hwy
25
Comb
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,050
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 350 g/mi
How this compares
At 25 MPG combined, the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon ranks 5th of 10 large cars EPA rated for 2019 — 1 MPG better than the 24 MPG median for that group.
That places it squarely mid-pack for its class. Fuel cost is close enough to its rivals that other running costs will probably matter more.
EPA puts annual fuel spend at about $3,050, $400 more than the $2,650 typical for the class. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is roughly $15,250, a $2,000 difference against a class-median vehicle.
Tailpipe CO₂ is 350 grams per mile — about 5.3 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.
Consumer complaints
7 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 7
- Total
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
Most reported components
- WHEELS/TIRES2
- OTHER2
- AIR BAGS1
- VISIBILITY1
- BRAKES1
Normal Range
7 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA.
Most reported problems
Safety timeline
Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon, newest first.
- Recall
An increased actuating force or a disconnected input rod may affect braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.
Specifications & ratings
Specifications
- Body class
- Large Cars
- Drive type
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2L 4-cyl
- Fuel type
- Unknown
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)
- Seats
- 0
Fuel economy
22
City
31
Hwy
25
Comb
- Annual cost
- $3,050
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
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Systems recalled
Safety timeline
Full timeline- Recall
An increased actuating force or a disconnected input rod may affect braking, increasing the risk of a crash.