2021 Volkswagen Arteon: common problems and reliability
One of the worst Arteon years.
One of the Volkswagen Arteon years to avoid. All Arteon years
42 owner complaints, most about forward collision avoidance. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2021 Arteon?The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon has 42 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and tires.
Safety record for the 2021 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Volkswagen Arteon vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Arteon years only. How we score it
Is 2021 a good year for the Arteon?
Across the 5 Arteon model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2020) to 42 (2023). With 42 complaints, the 2021 Arteon sits above the model's median of 15.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2021 Arteon
service brakes, hydraulic:critical fasteners
Campaign 21V695000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Arteon vehicles. The pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may be loose and could detach.
tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Campaign 21V274000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Arteon vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors were incorrectly calibrated and may not detect the position of a wheel sensor after tire rotation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Campaign 20V716000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Campaign 22V514000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
What owners say across generations
Mixed to positive sentiment, with a clear generational divide.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Arteon. See the full Arteon owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Arteon listings typically run $21,583–$30,171 across 2019 to 2023 model years.
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