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2023 Volkswagen Arteon: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for sedan.
Owners filed 13 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 54% of 2023 sedans. Tires leads the reports (85%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2023 sedans, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
13
Reports to NHTSA, 2023
Safety recalls
1
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
28
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 54% of 2023 sedans
The bar is this car's percentile among 2023 sedans by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Tires issues lead owner complaints (85% of 13 reports), followed by wheels (15%).
Share of all 13 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11649258, ODI 11602365, ODI 11587989, ODI 11587992, ODI 11579346.
Recalls(1)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
Back Over PreventionDec 2025 · 25V082000Details +Close −
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91NY and (Audi) 90AV.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arteon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 25 | 33 | 28 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2023 Volkswagen Arteon: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon?
Owners filed 13 NHTSA complaints about the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon — more complaints than 54% of comparable 2023 sedans, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon?
The most-reported problem areas are Tires (85% of complaints) and wheels (15%).
How many recalls does the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon have?
1 recall has been issued that affect the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon, covering components such as back over prevention. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon get?
The EPA rates the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon at 28 mpg combined.