2021 Volkswagen Arteon Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 14%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This defect causes multiple, non-periodic, but repeated, Travel assist unavailable audible and visual alarms at seemingly unrelated and unpredictable times while driving. My favorite times are when you start making a turn after coming to a full stop and it alarms, asking you to take your eyes off the road and look at the dash. There is no way to turn the alarm off. It occurs even if you have the feature it is alarming about disabled or turned off. When the alarm triggers, the display has multiple yellow icons and frequently a large text/graphic in the middle of the digital cockpit. …”
NHTSA complaint #11573717, filed 2024-02“Travel Assist blends the functions of Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Assist to ensure that your Volkswagen maintains a safe distance from the vehicle ahead and keeps you centered in the lane. Constant travel assistance issue warning light during driving, and randomly turning on/off or turning the wheel, going over bumps. This issue was address at the dealership where they replace the wheel buttons that controls the cruise controls and volumes. This did not fix the issue. This sometimes seems to turn on/off sensors where the sensors sometimes it seems it does not want to judge distance. …”
NHTSA complaint #11506562, filed 2023-02Related service bulletins
- 11038143Sep 9, 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11036868Aug 6, 2026Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- 11036870Aug 4, 2026Differences between a leak and seepage
- 11035763Jul 20, 2026MIB3 Recovery Solution
- 11035765Jul 14, 2026Over-the-Air Software Update Dealer Recovery Process
- 11035764Jul 6, 2026Over-the-Air Software Update Dealer Recovery Process
- 11034611Jun 15, 2026This OTA update addresses a potential issue with special characters being broadcast over HD radio.
- 11034610Jun 15, 2026Your vehicle is currently eligible for the 91UB software update designed to:
- 11034623Jun 1, 2026Emergency Call Module - J949- replacement part must be programmed to latest software.
- 11033527May 19, 2026Difference between Component fluid leakage and seepage
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 14% |
| 2019 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon
6 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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