2022 Volkswagen ArteonProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 12, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Forward collision avoidance30
Electrical system30
Lane departure20
Vehicle speed control10
Back over prevention10
Wheels10
Steering10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2022 Volkswagen Arteon recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2022 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.

By browsing through any forum it is evident the VW Arteon has a reoccurring issue with the vehicle suddenly turning off ACC due to an issue with the vehicles travel assistance systems. Repairs forced to be made by the consumer includes multiple steering wheel changes sensor replacements and other…
Complaint 11744717 · Jun 17, 2026
I need a switch that goes in the steering column. This switch controls auto start/stop, cruise control, lane keeping assist, front pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control and much more. This switch is currently not available and has been unavailable for purchase for well over a month. I feel…
Complaint 11729152 · Apr 4, 2026
The warning lights flash on and off, sometimes multiple times a second, sounding a loud beeping each time. It is triggered at engine start and persists through all speeds. I have experienced it 0-70 mph. The flashing lights and associated rapid beeping indicating the failure is extremely…
Complaint 11592282 · Jun 3, 2024

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