Volkswagen Arteon recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 9 safety recalls naming the Volkswagen Arteon, launched from 2017 to 2024. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Volkswagen Arteon recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 9
- 2017 to 2024
- Latest recall
- 12 January 2024
- R/2024/014
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Volkswagen Arteon recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
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.
R/2024/014, launched 12 January 2024, 26,721 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Golf, Passat
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
THE FUSE IN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM OF PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLES WAS IN SOME CASES PRODUCED WITH TOO LITTLE SO-CALLED FIRE SAND
R/2022/086, launched 7 April 2022, 1,868 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Golf, Passat, Tiguan
Defect: The fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was in some cases produced with too little so-called fire sand.
Remedy: An additional protective insulating mat is to be fitted to the switching unit for high-voltage battery.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVERS COULD COME LOOSE FROM THEIR ATTACHMENT
R/2022/074, launched 22 March 2022, 7,579 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Golf, T-Roc, Tiguan
Defect: 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.
Remedy: On all affected vehicles the engine compartment cover has to be removed.
THE BOLTED CONNECTION OF THE PULL ROD BETWEEN THE ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE SERVO AND BRAKE PEDAL COULD COME LOOSE
R/2021/320, launched 10 September 2021, 145 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Golf, Passat
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND THE CONTROL UNIT CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN MIXED UP
R/2021/142, launched 8 April 2021, 243 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Passat
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Inspect the two connected cables on the main fuse box and if necessary swap them into the correct positions.
THE BRAKE SERVO PULL ROD BALL COUPLING MAY HAVE BEEN PUT INTO THE MOUNTING OF THE BRAKE PEDAL INCORRECTLY
R/2020/088, launched 25 March 2020, 625 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The ball coupling of the push rod of the electromechanical brake servo may have been wrongly slotted into the mounting on the brake pedal.
Remedy: 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.
TOO LITTLE TORQUE MAY BE PROVIDED BY THE ENGINE AT LOW ENGINE SPEEDS
R/2019/264, launched 9 August 2019, 373 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Passat, Tiguan, Touran
Defect: Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.
Remedy: On the affected vehicles the software of the engine control unit must be updated.
THE JOINT BETWEEN THE SUN ROOF TRIM AND SUN ROOF FRAME IS INCORRCTLY BONDED
R/2019/081, launched 7 March 2019, 8 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Passat
Defect: A possible faulty bonded joint between sun roof trim panel and sun roof frame.
Remedy: The sun roof trim panel is replaced on affected vehicles.
REAR WHEEL BEARING HOUSINGS MAY BE INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY
R/2017/294, launched 17 November 2017, 420 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Golf, Passat
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall the 420 vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Volkswagen Arteon, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Volkswagen dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.