2019 Volkswagen Arteon: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon at 23–25 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 8 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
23–25
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Volkswagen dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2019 Volkswagen Arteon recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon, newest first.
Service brakes
NHTSA 20V135000Reported Mar 6, 2020
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 47P8)
Units affected
732 (estimate)
Problem
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 disconnected input rod. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk
An increased actuating force or a disconnected input rod may affect braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the pressure rod only or replace the electronic brake booster and mounting of the pressure rod, depending of the inspection results, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47P8.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2019 Volkswagen Arteon fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2019 Volkswagen Arteon crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2019 Volkswagen Arteon owner complaints
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon, most recently on Aug 17, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2019 Volkswagen Arteon complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Tires
2
Air bags
1
Back over prevention: Camera system
1
Electrical system
1
Service brakes
1
Tires: Sidewall
1
Unknown or other
1
Visibility: Sun/moon roof assembly
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
