Model year 2023 · Large Cars

2023 Volkswagen Arteon: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon at 25–28 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 14 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

25–28

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.

2023 Volkswagen Arteon recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon, newest first.

Back over prevention: Software

NHTSA 25V082000 Reported Feb 12, 2025
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. VW: 91NY, Audi: 90AV)
Units affected
29,569 (estimate)
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91NY and (Audi) 90AV.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2023 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.

2023 Volkswagen Arteon EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Arteon2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedFront-Wheel DrivePremium25/33/28 mpg$2,950318
Arteon 4motion2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium22/31/25 mpg$3,300347

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.

2023 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.

2023 Volkswagen Arteon NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2023 Volkswagen Arteon SE 4 DR FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard
2023 Volkswagen Arteon SEL Premium R-Line 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard
2023 Volkswagen Arteon SEL R-Line 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard

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.

2023 Volkswagen Arteon owner complaints

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon, most recently on Sep 15, 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 2023 Volkswagen Arteon complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Tires6
Tires: Sidewall4
Wheels3
Tires: Tread/belt1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Volkswagen Arteon model years

Volkswagen Arteon by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2024 Arteon25 mpg———
2022 Arteon25–28 mpg05—
2021 Arteon24–25 mpg414—
2020 Arteon23–25 mpg02—
2019 Arteon23–25 mpg18—

All Volkswagen Arteon years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2023 Volkswagen models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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