Volkswagen Arteon
6 model years from 2019 to 2024, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2019–2024
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 25–28 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 6 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2023 (14)
- Fewest problems
- 2020
- Interest
- 8,380 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2024 Arteon in brief
The 2024 Volkswagen Arteon is a large car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 191 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,618 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway), 0% better than the 2024 large car average of 25 MPG, for an estimated $3,300 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Volkswagen Arteon has 6 model years in our data, from 2019 to 2024.
Its most efficient year was 2023 at 28 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 25 to 28 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the tires (8), tires › sidewall (7), forward collision avoidance › adaptive cruise control (7).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2021 is the year to avoid.
2021 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 6 campaigns and 43 owner complaints.
How the 2019 Arteon compares
The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon is a large car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 191 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,618 lb.
About the Volkswagen Arteon
The Volkswagen Arteon is a car manufactured by German car manufacturer Volkswagen. Described as a large family car or a mid-size car, it is available in five-door liftback or estate body styles. The Arteon was unveiled on 6 March 2017, at the Geneva Motor Show, and at the Chicago Auto Show for the North American market. It is a direct successor to the CC; however, Volkswagen announced that the Arteon was positioned to be more upmarket than the CC. The vehicle is based on the MQB platform.
From the Wikipedia article "Volkswagen Arteon", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2024 Arteon pros & cons
Full 2024 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 41 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 Arteon
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
Year to avoid2021 Arteon
14 owner complaints · 4 recalls · 1 fire report · 1 crash report
Most reported: Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 6 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Arteon changes by model year
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 191.3 in | 3,618 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 191.3 in | 3,618 lb | Not rated | 1 | 14 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 191.3 in | 3,618 lb | Not rated | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 191.3 in | 3,618 lb | Not rated | 4 | 14 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 191.3 in | 3,618 lb | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 191.3 in | 3,618 lb | Not rated | 1 | 8 |
Alternatives to the 2024 Arteon
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Toyota Corolla | 50 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2024 Honda Civic | 36 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2024 Honda Accord | 48 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2024 Toyota Crown | 41 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2024 Toyota Camry | 52 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2024 Nissan GT-R | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Volkswagen. How we calculate this →