NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Volkswagen Arteon Safety Record
The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 7 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon carries no federal crash-test ratings; NHTSA has not evaluated this model. Consequently, no Safety Index score can be computed for the vehicle. The administrative record shows a single recall campaign and seven owner-reported complaints. None of these complaints allege crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. The absence of crash-test data means the Arteon's passive safety performance remains unassessed by federal standards.
The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to federal 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 | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 7 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon?
The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon carries a Light burden band, reflecting its limited administrative footprint in federal safety data. Only one recall campaign has been issued for the model year. This recall addresses the electronic brake booster pressure input rod, a component critical to stopping performance. Current and prospective owners should prioritize confirming its remedy status. The Arteon has also accumulated seven owner complaints. None of these complaints allege a crash, fire, injury, or death. This absence of severe incident reports characterizes the reported issues, but it does not serve as a safety endorsement. No other model years of the Arteon have undergone crash testing within the scope of this guide, leaving no comparative tested-year data.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon have any recalls?
The 2019 Arteon carries one recall, targeting the electronic brake booster pressure input rod - a service-brakes concern. NHTSA's campaign record does not include a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory in the data provided, but owners should verify current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov, as repair availability can change after a campaign opens.
SERVICE BRAKES20V135000
Risk: An increased actuating force or a disconnected input rod may affect braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the pressure rod only or replace the electronic brake booster and mounting of the pressure rod, depending of the inspection results, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47P8.
Reported 2020-03-06
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon?
Seven complaints have been reported to NHTSA against the 2019 Arteon. The top alleged components are Tires (2 reports), followed by single reports each touching the Electrical System, Air Bags, Visibility, Back Over Prevention, and Service Brakes. All are unverified consumer allegations and have not been established as defects.
7 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon?
Any used 2019 Arteon purchase should begin with a free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov to determine whether the brake booster recall has been completed on that specific vehicle. An open recall means the remedy has not yet been applied, and that status travels with the VIN regardless of ownership history.
- The 2019 Arteon has one NHTSA recall targeting the electronic brake booster pressure input rod - owners should confirm by VIN at nhtsa.gov whether the remedy has been completed on their specific vehicle.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested this model year, meaning no Safety Index or star ratings exist for the 2019 Arteon - the absence of a score does not indicate a safe or unsafe outcome.
- Seven complaints have been filed with NHTSA against this model year, with Tires and the Electrical System among the most frequently cited components - all remain unverified consumer allegations.
- None of the seven reported complaints for the 2019 Arteon allege a crash, fire, injury, or death, which characterizes the nature of what has been reported but does not function as a safety rating.
FAQ2019 Volkswagen Arteon safety questions
Was the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon 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 7 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 7 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon. 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 2019.
- 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.