{"id":"2021_volkswagen_arteon","make":"Volkswagen","make_slug":"volkswagen","model":"Arteon","model_slug":"arteon","year":2021,"url":"/volkswagen/arteon/2021/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":43260,"model":"Arteon","pt":"gas","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":22,"hwy":32,"comb":25,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Large Cars","co2":347,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":3100,"save_spend":-4250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"VGA","modified":"Thu Sep 02 00:00:00 EDT 2021"},{"id":43259,"model":"Arteon 4motion","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":20,"hwy":31,"comb":24,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Large Cars","co2":370,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":3250,"save_spend":-5000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"VGA","modified":"Thu Sep 02 00:00:00 EDT 2021"}],"vclass":"Large Cars","segment":"Large car","recalls":[{"campaign":"22V514000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2022-07-20","owner_notified":"2022-08-02","units":43091,"summary":"Volkswagen 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.\"","consequence":"A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022.  Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"91DV","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"21V695000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2021-09-08","owner_notified":"2021-09-28","units":99,"summary":"Volkswagen 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.","consequence":"A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will tighten the pressure input rod connection, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2021.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47R3.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"47R3","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"21V274000","component":"TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2021-04-21","owner_notified":"2021-05-25","units":149,"summary":"Volkswagen 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.\"","consequence":"The TPMS may misidentify a tire with low air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel electronics and tire valves, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44R2.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"44R2","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"20V716000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2020-11-18","owner_notified":"2020-12-11","units":32048,"summary":"Volkswagen 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.\"","consequence":"A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge.  The recall began December 11, 2020.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91BB/91BC.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"91BB / 91BC","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"}],"recall_count":4,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":78,"grade":"C","complaints":{"count":14,"crash":1,"fire":1,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Forward Collision Avoidance",9],["Lane Departure",4],["Tires",3],["Unspecified",2],["Electrical System",2],["Exterior Lighting",1]],"by_year":{"2021":1,"2022":4,"2023":3,"2024":3,"2025":2,"2026":1},"excerpts":[["2026-03-09","Electrical System","Date: March 9, 2026 FORMAL COMPLAINT: Safety Concern Regarding Unintended Acceleration** Vehicle Information: Year/Make/Model: 2021 Volkswagen Arteon VIN: [XXX] Purchased From: Clay Cooley Volkswagen (October 2024) To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally report a series of escalating electrical and mechanical \u2026"],["2025-10-01","Tires","Several of the tires showing delamination according to the dealership. Extremely hazardous to drive on tires as is. Manufacturer (Continental) advised me on 9/25/2025 they would replace 5 tires (car purchased new, came with full size spare). Continental representative give me their contact information and stated that t\u2026"],["2024-04-02","Air Bags","The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Arteon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 18 to 23 MPH, there was a loud clanking noise coming from the engine. The air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the fa\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":25,"ncap":null,"complaints":14},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}