2021 Volkswagen Arteon
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Volkswagen Arteon is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 184 on record.
2021 Volkswagen Arteon at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2021 Volkswagen Arteon recalls 4
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…
Fix: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
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."
Fix: 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.
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."
Fix: 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2021 Volkswagen Arteon MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2021 Volkswagen Arteon costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 401
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 401.
Suggested fuel additive
Bulletin V0116152014815_20 · Engine · Sep 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Bulletin SM 39-2026 · Sep 2026Repair or Replace Information
Bulletin V4622022067177_5 · Service Brakes · Aug 2026Replacement instruction
Bulletin V4015022033347_8 · Power Train · Aug 2026Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
Bulletin TT 00-13-04_7 · Aug 2026Differences between a leak and seepage
Bulletin V0026012081638_2 · Aug 2026MIB3 Recovery Solution
Bulletin V9123042071790_3 · Jul 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0019 - Hotfix 12-V battery test(s) – No battery diagnosis - Inconclusive…
Bulletin VOS-26-42 · Electrical System · Jul 2026Over-the-Air Software Update Dealer Recovery Process
Bulletin V9126042082628_2 · Jul 2026Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
Bulletin V1718062017813_24 · Engine · Jul 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the ARTEON SE FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Visual System
Issue: Under certain conditions, the rearview camera image may not appear on the center screen. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a cras…
Transport Canada #2022382 · Jul 2022Visual System
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display or cause it to freeze. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could…
Transport Canada #2020556 · Nov 2020Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Volkswagen Arteon
The Volkswagen Arteon is a car manufactured by German car manufacturer Volkswagen. Described as a large family car or a mid-size car, it is available in five-door liftback or estate body styles. The Arteon was unveiled on 6 March 2017, at the Geneva Motor Show, and at the Chicago Auto Show for the North American market. It is a direct successor to the CC; however, Volkswagen announced that the Arteon is positioned to be more upmarket than the CC. The vehicle is based on the MQB platform.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
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