repaired · 2024 Q2
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 Volkswagen ArteonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-514 the manufacturer reports only 87% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 9, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
3Lane departure
3Tires
2Electrical system
1Wheels
1Engine
1Exterior lighting
1Vehicle speed control
1Air bags
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2021 Volkswagen Arteon recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q4
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk. The TPMS may misidentify a tire with low air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other Arteon year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Arteon median. How we score
'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Arteon owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This defect causes multiple, non-periodic, but repeated, "Travel assist unavailable" audible and visual alarms at seemingly unrelated and unpredictable times while driving. My favorite times are when you start making a turn after coming to a full stop and it alarms, asking you to take your eyes off…
After the vehicle has been sitting for some time, it will repeatedly beep and display “travel assist not available” with a warning triangle. It seems to be steering wheel related. It does not do it sitting still, only while moving. This happens every morning for the first few minutes of driving -…
In differing lighting conditions, the forward-looking sensor that controls my frontal assist becomes disabled. The system automatically retests itself occasionally, and sometimes straightens itself out but on other occasions, it just makes a bell sound, and reminds me that my frontal assist is not…
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