NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Volkswagen Arteon Safety Record
The 2023 Volkswagen Arteon 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 lacks federal crash-test ratings; NHTSA has not evaluated this model year. This absence of data means no Safety Index score can be computed, and no star ratings are available for any crash category. The record does, however, document one recall campaign and thirteen owner complaints. None of these complaints involved crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. While this specific recall and complaint history is part of the vehicle's safety profile, the lack of fundamental crash-test information precludes any comprehensive assessment of its crashworthiness.
The 2023 Volkswagen Arteon was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign, 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?
The 2023 Volkswagen Arteon's federal safety profile is marked by a single recall and a highly focused set of owner complaints. The recall addresses a software fault in the back-over prevention system. This issue pertains to a driver assistance feature, not a core structural or powertrain component. Owner complaints, totaling thirteen unverified allegations, are concentrated almost entirely within the Tires category, accounting for eleven reports. The remaining two complaints relate to Wheels. There are no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths associated with these complaints. This recall and complaint data places the 2023 Arteon in the Light burden band. This classification reflects only recall and complaint volume; it does not assess crashworthiness. No other Arteon model years have been tested by NHTSA for comparison.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon have any recalls?
The 2023 Arteon is covered by one recall targeting back-over prevention software. The campaign affects certain 2022-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles, with the concern centered on a software error in the back-over prevention system. No park-outside or do-not-drive advisory is listed 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?
Thirteen owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2023 Arteon. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts. The top reported components are Tires, which account for eleven of the thirteen allegations, and Wheels, which account for the remaining two. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are associated with any of these reported complaints.
13 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon?
A significant safety concern for the 2023 Arteon is a recall related to its back-over prevention software. This issue warrants prospective owners to verify the remedy's implementation by checking the vehicle's VIN on the NHTSA website prior to purchase.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon, meaning no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- One recall affects the 2023 Arteon, targeting a software error in the back-over prevention system shared across a multi-brand campaign that also covers certain Tiguan and Audi Q3 vehicles.
- Thirteen unverified owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year, with eleven alleging Tire-related concerns and two alleging Wheel-related concerns, and none involving a reported crash, fire, injury, or death.
- Shoppers should verify the recall remedy status of any specific 2023 Arteon by entering its VIN into the official NHTSA recall lookup tool at nhtsa.gov.
FAQ2023 Volkswagen Arteon safety questions
Was the 2023 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 13 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 13 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 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 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.