NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Volkswagen Arteon Sel R-Line
Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The Volkswagen Arteon SEL R-Line is a sleek, fastback-style four-door that slots into the near-luxury midsize sedan segment. Positioned above the Passat and aimed at style-conscious buyers who want European refinement without a premium badge premium, the Arteon competes on design and driving character rather than sheer volume, making it a niche but genuinely distinctive choice in the American market.
The 2023 Volkswagen Arteon Sel R-Line has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 13 owner complaints on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.
- shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
Reviewers generally praise the Arteon for its striking fastback styling, composed and refined driving dynamics, and an interior that punches above its price point with quality materials and a polished, upscale feel. Most find the driving experience genuinely engaging for the segment. Common criticisms tend to center on rear passenger space given the sloping roofline and the model's limited US dealer footprint.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
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 // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
13 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.