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Volkswagen Arteon VIN Number Check

Run a free NHTSA vPIC decode on a Volkswagen Arteon VIN to confirm the model year and engine, then see which of the 6 NHTSA recall campaigns for 2019–2024 cover that year.

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Free decode plus the NHTSA recalls for its model year. 17 characters, no I, O or Q.

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Volkswagen Arteon

About the Volkswagen Arteon

Volkswagen sold the Arteon in the US for model years 2019–2024. Across those years NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recall campaigns and 43 owner complaints. EPA rates it at 23–28 mpg combined. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2019–2024
EPA classLarge Cars
NHTSA recall campaigns6
Owner complaints43 at NHTSA
Volkswagen Arteon photographed at a US vehicle auction
Auction lot photo, for illustration
Generations

Volkswagen Arteon at a glance

One generation in the data, 2019–2024: 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 43 owner complaints.

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2019–2024Large Cars
Volkswagen Arteon (2019–2024)

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20192024
2019–2024

Volkswagen Arteon

EPA classLarge Cars
EPA combined mpg23–28
NHTSA recalls6

Engines (EPA)

  • 2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo) · 2019–2024

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • AWD/4WD, FWD
  • automatic (2019–2021), automated manual/dual-clutch (2022–2024)

Known issues to check

Tires (17)Forward collision avoidance (13)Electrical system (7)

Mentions in 43 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · ArteonWVWTR7AN?PE······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2023 Volkswagen Arteon 4Motion SEL Premium R-Line, built in Emden, Germany
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Sources: EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which Arteon model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 6 campaigns on file for Arteon model years 2019–2024, and the 2021 shows up in more of them than any other year (4), ahead of the 2019 (1). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

2021
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recall
Pick a row
What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Transport Canada recalls for these model years were checked against this list; each one matches an NHTSA campaign shown here. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Volkswagen Arteon owners report

NHTSA data

Between them, the 2021 and 2023 hold 28 of the 43 complaints, or 65%. Tap any bar or generation.

43NHTSA complaints, 2019–2024
1mention a crash
1mention a fire
0injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearArteon: 43 complaints · most for the 2021 (14)

Top complaint areas · Arteon

Mentions in 43 complaints, 2019–2024.

Tires17
Forward collision avoidance13
Electrical system7
Lane departure6
Wheels5
Rear camera / back-over prevention2
Crashes 1Fires 1Injuries 0

2019–2024

NHTSA data summary

The 2021 is the outlier. On its own it has 14 of the ’s 43 complaints (33%), more than any other Arteon model year, and owners across the generation name tires most often (17 mentions), then forward collision avoidance (13).

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner complaints · by model year

Arteon complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Every Arteon version is counted together. Tap a year to see its top systems.

43complaints, 2019–2024
1mention a crash
1mention a fire
0injuries reported
Most complaints: 2021 (14), 2023 (14), 2019 (8)
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2021 · 14 complaints

Crashes 1 · fires 1 · injuries 0

Forward collision avoidance6
Lane departure3
Tires3
Electrical system2
Unknown or other2

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

Arteon CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 11 Arteon versions for model years 2019–2024. The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 318 g/mi (2023). Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

Arteon2019–2024

23–28 mpg · CO₂ 318–393 g/mi

2023
28combined MPG
318CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$2,950EPA yearly fuel cost
5/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
6/10Greenhouse gas rating
California LEV-III ULEV70 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 70Emission standard
Cleanest gas version of 2023: Arteon · Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo — 28 MPG · 318 g/mi
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
25030035040045020202019 · Gas: 3502020 · Gas: 3542021 · Gas: 3472022 · Gas: 3182023 · Gas: 3182024 · Gas: 361
Gas

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

Arteon vs Audi A6 vs BMW 5 Series

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2019–2024. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the Arteon, against 16 for the Audi A6 and 21 for the BMW 5 Series. Pick a range to compare.

Volkswagen Arteon

Model years 2019–2024

NHTSA recall campaigns
6
NHTSA owner complaints
43
EPA combined mpg
23–28
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L
Also listed
turbo
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Tires 17
  2. Forward collision avoidance 13
  3. Electrical system 7

Audi A6

Model years 2019–2024

NHTSA recall campaigns
16
NHTSA owner complaints
183
EPA combined mpg
22–27
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0 L
Also listed
turbo, mild hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Electrical system 123
  2. Engine and cooling 39
  3. Forward collision avoidance 30

BMW 5 Series

Model years 2019–2024

NHTSA recall campaigns
21
NHTSA owner complaints
130
EPA combined mpg
20–30
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0 L · 8-cyl 4.4 L
Also listed
turbo, plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid, hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Electrical system 29
  2. Brakes 27
  3. Engine and cooling 22

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Volkswagen Arteon VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on an Arteon

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Blue Volkswagen Arteon (first generation) liftback sedan, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

Locate the Arteon's VIN on the plate at the lower driver's side windshield. Door jamb sticker, B-pillar label, and trunk lid label complete the standard set. The Arteon is a low-volume fastback sold in limited numbers in the US, any VIN check that returns a high number of ownership changes in a short period warrants investigation, as the small production run makes each unit more individually traceable.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Volkswagen Arteon VIN questions

How many recalls has the Volkswagen Arteon had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 6 vehicle campaigns for model years 2019–2024, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

What fuel economy does the Volkswagen Arteon get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2019–2024 Arteon at 23–28 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Volkswagen Arteon compare with the Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series on recalls?

For 2019–2024 models the Arteon has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Audi A6 has 16, the BMW 5 Series 21. Complaints run 43, 183 and 130 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

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