Volkswagen Arteon reliability
The Volkswagen Arteon fails its MOT about as often as most cars up to 5 years old: 12.8% of 5,452 tests failed in 2023, against 14% on average.
9 DVSA recalls for the Volkswagen Arteon
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
On certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. In individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine compartment.
On certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. In individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine compartment.
Fix: A check of the installation of the heat protection mat on affected vehicles will be conducted. If necessary the correct heat shield condition will be restored and in a damage case the damaged components will be replaced.� �
Recalled models: ARTEON · 26,721 vehicles
The fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was in some cases produced with too little so-called fire sand
The fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was in some cases produced with too little so-called fire sand.
Fix: An additional protective insulating mat is to be fitted to the switching unit for high-voltage battery.
Recalled models: ARTEON · 1,868 vehicles
Engine compartment covers could come loose from their attachment
On affected vehicles engine compartment covers were fitted that regardless of use (very sporty driving style or poor road condition) and operating period could come loose from their attachment.
Fix: On all affected vehicles the engine compartment cover has to be removed.
Recalled models: ARTEON · 7,579 vehicles
The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal could come loose
The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose resulting in a loss of all service braking ability.
Fix: Vehicles are not to be driven and the bolted connection of the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal must be checked and if necessary retightened
Recalled models: ARTEON · 145 vehicles
The positive battery cable and the control unit cable may have been mixed up
The positive battery cable and the cable to the control unit for battery monitoring on the main fuse box in the boot may have been mixed up.
Fix: Inspect the two connected cables on the main fuse box and if necessary swap them into the correct positions.
Recalled models: ARTEON · 243 vehicles
The brake servo pull rod ball coupling may have been put into the mounting of the brake pedal incorrectly
The ball coupling of the push rod of the electromechanical brake servo may have been wrongly slotted into the mounting on the brake pedal.
Fix: Check the ball coupling into the mounting of the brake pedal. If the ball coupling is incorrectly slotted in the brake servo and mounting in the brake pedal must be replaced.
Recalled models: ARTEON · 625 vehicles
Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds
Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.
Fix: On the affected vehicles the software of the engine control unit must be updated.
Recalled models: ARTEON · 373 vehicles
The joint between the sun roof trim and sun roof frame is incorrctly bonded
A possible faulty bonded joint between sun roof trim panel and sun roof frame.
Fix: The sun roof trim panel is replaced on affected vehicles.
Recalled models: ARTEON · 8 vehicles
Rear wheel bearing housings may be incorrectly manufactured and could fail prematurely
The hardening process for the rear wheel bearing housings may not have been correctly performed. In the worst case this could lead to a fractured housing. Should a fractured housing occur there would be abnormal noises bad tyre wear and a theoretical possibility of wheel loss.
Fix: Recall the 420 vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings.
Recalled models: ARTEON · 420 vehicles
Checking a Volkswagen Arteon before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.