NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Volkswagen Arteon Sel Premium R-Line Safety Record
The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon Sel Premium R-Line has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 14 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon SEL Premium R-Line has not undergone federal crash testing by NHTSA. This absence of data means no star ratings are available, and thus, no Safety Index can be computed for this model year. The record shows a light burden of owner-reported issues, with zero recalls on file and 14 unverified owner complaints. However, without crash-test results, no definitive conclusion on its crash safety can be drawn.
The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon Sel Premium R-Line was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
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 | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 14 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon Sel Premium R-Line?
No safety recalls have been issued for the 2021 Arteon Sel Premium R-Line, a notable achievement for this model year. Its designation in the Light burden band reflects a low volume of combined recalls and complaints compared to the general vehicle population in the NHTSA database. Despite the absence of recalls, 14 owner complaints have been registered. A significant portion of these complaints, nine out of 14, focus on the vehicle's active-safety technology: six complaints cite issues with Forward Collision Avoidance, and three with Lane Departure. This concentration suggests potential concerns within the advanced driver-assistance systems rather than fundamental structural or powertrain defects. The complaint data also includes one reported crash and one reported fire, though these incidents have not been verified or attributed to specific defects. No other model years of the Arteon have published NHTSA crash-test results to provide a comparative structural safety assessment for the 2021 model.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon Sel Premium R-Line have any recalls?
The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon Sel Premium R-Line has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no recall campaigns, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive orders associated with this model year in the federal record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon Sel Premium R-Line?
Fourteen unverified owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year. The top components alleged are Forward Collision Avoidance with 6 reports, Tires with 3, and Lane Departure with 3. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
14 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon Sel Premium R-Line?
A crucial point for any potential owner of a used example of this model year is the presence of open recalls. Federal data indicates that prior owners may not have completed all necessary recall work. Confirming whether any outstanding recall work remains on an individual vehicle requires running its specific VIN through the free lookup tool at nhtsa.gov.
- NHTSA has no crash-test results for the 2021 Arteon Sel Premium R-Line, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- Zero recalls are on file for this model year, meaning no manufacturer safety campaign has been issued in the federal record.
- The complaint record for this model year is concentrated in active-safety technology: Forward Collision Avoidance accounts for 6 of 14 reported complaints and Lane Departure accounts for 3, all unverified allegations.
- One reported crash and one reported fire appear in the 14 unverified complaints submitted to NHTSA for this model year, neither of which has been confirmed as a defect by the agency.
FAQ2021 Volkswagen Arteon Sel Premium R-Line safety questions
Was the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon Sel Premium R-Line 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 14 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon Sel Premium R-Line have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon Sel Premium R-Line 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 2021 Volkswagen Arteon Sel Premium R-Line?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 14 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon Sel Premium R-Line. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Volkswagen Arteon Sel Premium R-Line 2021.
- 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.