The most-reported Arteon run is WVWTR7AN8PE (2023 builds) with 4 complaints, 3.1× the typical run. Tires problems make up 58% of reports; NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for Arteon model years 2019–2023.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Volkswagen Arteon has 18 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 43% of every Arteon complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WVWTR7AN8PE•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| WVWTR7AN9PE•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| WVWTR7AN3PE•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| WVWBR7AN1KE•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| WVWAR7AN7KE•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| WVWTR7AN0KE•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| WVWHR7AN6KE•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| WVWCR7ANXKE•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| WVWHR7AN5KE•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| WVWFR7AN6KE•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| WVWSR7AN8KE•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| WVWAR7AN2PE•••••• | 2023 | — | — |
Each of the other 6 Arteon runs has 1 complaint or fewer. ForCar has checked 15 Arteon VINs so far, most often 2021, 2019, 2023 builds; 1 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13 | 8 | — | |
| 2019 | 8 | 8 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2023 at 1.6 complaints per run; lightest is 2019 at 1. The 2023 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 58% of everything Volkswagen Arteon owners report: Tires, 14 of 23 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | — | — | |
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Wheels | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | — | — | |
| Visibility | — | — | |
| Air Bags | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on the Volkswagen Arteon; the 6 below cover build years 2019 to 2023. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 25V082000 | Back Over Prevention:software | 2023 |
| 21V695000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:critical Fasteners | 2021 |
| 21V274000 | Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2021 |
| 20V716000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2021 |
| 22V514000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2021 |
| 20V135000 | Service Brakes | 2019 |
25V082000 was opened in 2025 on cars built from 2023: 2 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
| Outcome | Volkswagen Arteon | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 23 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Volkswagen Arteon share of that is 23 complaints over 18 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Volkswagen Arteon VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 23 NHTSA complaints from 18 Arteon runs and 6 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Arteon production run has the most complaints?
WVWTR7AN8PE, a 2023 build, with 4 complaints. The typical Arteon run has 1.3.
Which Arteon years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2023 is heaviest at 1.6 complaints per run and 2019 lightest at 1.
How many Arteon complaints involve a crash?
0% of 23 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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