NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 Volkswagen Arteon SE Safety Record
The 2022 Volkswagen Arteon SE has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2022 Volkswagen Arteon SE presents a limited but unalarming safety profile based on its federal record. While NHTSA has not crash-tested this model, leaving it without star ratings or a computed Safety Index, the vehicle carries a Clean burden band. No recalls are on file. Owner complaints total four unverified reports, none involving crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. The absence of federal crash-test data means consumers cannot compare the Arteon SE against tested vehicles for structural integrity or airbag performance. MotorCaliber draws no definitive safety conclusion from this data gap.
The 2022 Volkswagen Arteon Se was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls on file, and holds a Clean recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 4 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon SE?
The 2022 Volkswagen Arteon SE currently has no federal safety defect or noncompliance determination on record. This absence of recalls contributes to its placement in the "Clean" burden band, reflecting a minimal federal record of safety issues. Four consumer complaints have been filed for this model year. These complaints predominantly cite issues with driver-assistance technology, specifically Forward Collision Avoidance and Lane Departure systems, rather than concerns related to the powertrain or structural integrity of the vehicle. No complaints allege crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. Without NHTSA crash-test data for the 2022 Arteon SE or a directly comparable sibling model, no structural or occupant-protection benchmarks can be assessed.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon SE have any recalls?
The 2022 Volkswagen Arteon Se has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no active recall campaigns, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive notices associated with this model year in the federal record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon SE?
NHTSA has received four unverified consumer allegations for this model year. The most frequently reported components are Forward Collision Avoidance, cited in three reports, and Lane Departure, cited in two. Additional alleged concerns touch Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control, Steering, and Wheels. These are unverified allegations, not established defects.
4 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon SE?
The 2022 Arteon Se, like any used vehicle, should have its VIN checked against the NHTSA database for open recalls before purchase. This is a standard safety recommendation for all vehicles.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon Se, so no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year, leaving structural and occupant-protection performance unquantified by the federal program.
- This model year has zero NHTSA recalls on file, placing it in the Clean burden band, the lightest category in the federal recall and complaint record.
- Three of the four unverified consumer complaints on file allege issues with Forward Collision Avoidance and two allege Lane Departure concerns, making driver-assistance systems the dominant theme in the complaint record for this year.
- No complaint in the 2022 Arteon Se federal record alleges a crash, fire, injury, or death, and shoppers should still verify open-recall status by VIN at nhtsa.gov before purchase.
FAQ2022 Volkswagen Arteon SE safety questions
Was the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon SE crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon SE have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon SE as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon SE?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 4 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon SE. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Volkswagen Arteon SE 2022.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.