Does the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon, the most recent reported on March 6, 2020 (Service brakes). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is tires (3 complaints), followed by air bags (1).

How many 2019 Volkswagen Arteon complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 8 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2019 Volkswagen Arteon recalls and problems

1 recall and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2019 Volkswagen Arteon recalls

Service brakes

NHTSA campaign 20V135000 · reported March 6, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 732 vehicles potentially affected

The 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."
The risk: An increased actuating force or a disconnected input rod may affect braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Tires3
Air bags1
Back over prevention1
Electrical system1
Service brakes1
Unknown or other1
Visibility1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 17, 2026 · Tires
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 tires on the car and…

Sep 17, 2024 · Air bags
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 increased risk of…

Apr 3, 2023 · Tires
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 front passenger’s…

Aug 26, 2022 · Visibility
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 manufacturer’s original factory…

Jul 14, 2021 · Tires · 40,000 miles
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 driver’s and passenger’s side front and rear tires experienced…

Arteon model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2019	1	8	0	0
2020	0	2	0	0
2021	4	14	1	1
2022	0	5	0	0

All Volkswagen Arteon years →

Questions

Does the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon, the most recent reported on March 6, 2020 (Service brakes). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon?: Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is tires (3 complaints), followed by air bags (1).
How many 2019 Volkswagen Arteon complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 8 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 17, 2026.