NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Volkswagen Arteon Sel Premium R-Line Safety Record
The 2023 Volkswagen Arteon Sel Premium R-Line 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
For the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon Sel Premium R-Line, federal crash-test data are absent. No star ratings have been assigned, and thus no Safety Index score can be computed. Review of the federal record reveals a light recall and complaint burden: one recall campaign has been issued, alongside 13 unverified owner complaints. These complaints document no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. The lack of crash-test results means an assessment of this model year's federal safety performance cannot be made from published data.
The 2023 Volkswagen Arteon Sel Premium R-Line was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign on record, and falls in the Light 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 | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 13 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon Sel Premium R-Line?
The 2023 Volkswagen Arteon SEL Premium R-Line's federal safety footprint is notably narrow. Only a single recall campaign appears on record for this model year, addressing a back-over prevention software error. The complaint data is similarly limited, with 13 unverified owner allegations. These complaints focus almost entirely on tires and wheels. While tire and wheel issues can affect vehicle handling, the allegations remain unverified. It is significant that there are no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths associated with these complaints. Furthermore, no sibling model years have been crash-tested by NHTSA, leaving a gap in federal crash-score context for the 2023 Arteon SEL Premium R-Line.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon Sel Premium R-Line have any recalls?
The single recall affecting the 2023 Arteon targets back-over prevention software. A software error in the rearview or back-over prevention system was identified across a multi-brand campaign covering certain 2022-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. NHTSA issued no park-outside or do-not-drive advisory in the data provided 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 Sel Premium R-Line?
Thirteen owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year. All are unverified consumer allegations. The top components cited are Tires, which account for 11 of the 13 alleged reports, and Wheels, which account for the remaining 2. No complaints alleged a crash, fire, injury, or death.
13 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon Sel Premium R-Line?
Before purchasing a used 2023 Arteon, run the vehicle identification number through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether the back-over prevention software recall has been completed on that specific unit.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023 Arteon Sel Premium R-Line, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- One recall is on record for this model year, addressing a back-over prevention software error shared with certain 2022-2024 Tiguan and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles; confirm completion status using the NHTSA VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov.
- All 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year are unverified allegations, with 11 citing tires and 2 citing wheels; no complainant alleged a crash, fire, injury, or death.
- No tested sibling years for this model appear in NHTSA crash-test records, so there is no adjacent federal crash-score data available to provide additional context.
FAQ2023 Volkswagen Arteon Sel Premium R-Line safety questions
Was the 2023 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 1 recall and 13 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon Sel Premium R-Line have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon Sel Premium R-Line. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon Sel Premium R-Line?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 13 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon Sel Premium R-Line. 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.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Volkswagen Arteon Sel Premium R-Line 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.