NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Volkswagen Arteon SE Safety Record
The 2023 Volkswagen Arteon SE has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 13 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2023 Volkswagen Arteon Se has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, leaving it without an official star rating or a computed Safety Index. The federal record for this model year is thus limited, showing one recall campaign and thirteen owner complaints on file. This narrow data set offers a partial view; consumers should interpret the absence of crash-test results as a lack of information rather than an indicator of either superior or inferior safety performance.
The 2023 Volkswagen Arteon Se was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one federal recall campaign, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data at nhtsa.gov.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 13 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon SE?
The 2023 Volkswagen Arteon's lone recall addresses a software error impacting back-over prevention. This single recall stands out for its multi-brand, multi-year scope, indicating a broader fleet issue rather than a defect specific to the Arteon. The complaint record for this model year shows a distinct concentration, with eleven of thirteen reports specifically alleging tire and wheel issues. These tire-related allegations may point to fitment or pressure monitoring concerns, though they remain unverified. No adjacent model years offer comparable crash-test data in the NHTSA record. The Arteon's overall federal footprint of safety-related activity falls within the Light recall and complaint burden band.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon SE have any recalls?
The 2023 Arteon Se is covered by one NHTSA recall targeting back-over prevention software. The campaign affects certain 2022-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles and involves a software error in the back-over prevention system. No park-outside or do-not-drive guidance is noted in the available data for this campaign.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE25V082000
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this
Reported 2025-02-12
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon SE?
Thirteen owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2023 Arteon Se. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts. The top reported components are Tires, cited in eleven of the thirteen allegations, and Wheels, cited in the remaining two. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are recorded among these reports.
13 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon SE?
A significant safety concern for the 2023 Arteon SE centers on the back-over prevention software. Prospective buyers of used models should ensure this recall has been addressed by checking the vehicle's VIN against the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov. Open recalls remain with the vehicle, not its owner, making this a critical pre-purchase step.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the 2023 Arteon Se, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year and trim.
- One recall is on record for this model year, covering a back-over prevention software error shared with certain 2022-2024 Tiguan and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles.
- Thirteen unverified owner complaints are filed with NHTSA, with eleven alleging tire-related concerns and two alleging wheel-related concerns, and no crashes, injuries, or deaths recorded among them.
- Shoppers should verify whether the back-over prevention software recall has been completed on any specific 2023 Arteon Se by entering the VIN at nhtsa.gov before finalizing a purchase.
FAQ2023 Volkswagen Arteon SE safety questions
Was the 2023 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 1 recall and 13 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon SE have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon SE. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon SE?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 13 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 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 2023.
- 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.