2019 Volkswagen Arteon: common problems and reliability
The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon has 7 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are tires and electrical system. Owners most often flag infotainment system glitches and software bugs — includes screen freezes, reboots, and unresponsive touch controls, associated with the mib3 platform. frequency: recurrent.
Safety record for the 2019 model year
7
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Volkswagen Arteon vehicles (US, public record).
Where owners report problems
tires
2
electrical system
1
air bags
1
visibility
1
back over prevention
1
Recalls affecting the 2019 Arteon
service brakes
Campaign 20V135000
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 d…
What owners say across generations
Mixed to positive sentiment, with a clear generational divide. The pre-facelift models (roughly 2019-2021) are praised for their high feature content, including ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, and rear climate controls, but are criticized for a less p
Infotainment system glitches and software bugs — includes screen freezes, reboots, and unresponsive touch controls, associated with the MIB3 platform. Frequency: recurrent.
Unresponsive transmission/throttle in "Drive" mode — described as sluggish, laggy, and "trash" in normal driving mode, requiring use of "Sport" mode for acceptable responsiveness. Frequency: recurrent.
Long-term reliability and resale value concerns — general apprehension about complex turbocharged, direct-injection engine and DSG transmission longevity beyond warranty, coupled with poor depreciation in some markets (e.g., Malaysia). Frequency: recurrent.
Feature deletions on 2023 models — some vehicles, particularly early-build 2023s, were delivered missing standard features like ventilated seats due to supply chain issues, though a credit was reportedly applied. Frequency: isolated.
Build quality inconsistencies — notes that build quality on 2023 models improved for units produced from May-December 2023 compared to earlier builds. Frequency: isolated.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Arteon.
Typical used price
Used Arteon listings typically run $21,583–$30,171 across 2019 to 2023 model years.