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2022 Volkswagen Arteon Electrical system Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
40%of 5 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 electrical system of the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon, 40% of the 5 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.

“By browsing through any forum it is evident the VW Arteon has a reoccurring issue with the vehicle suddenly turning off ACC due to an issue with the vehicles travel assistance systems. Repairs forced to be made by the consumer includes multiple steering wheel changes sensor replacements and other things all occurring in under 3-4 years and under 30k miles of purchase”

NHTSA complaint #11744717, filed 2026-06

“The 005F Information Electronics Control Module which is the central infotainment computer, failed on my 2022 Volkswagen Arteon while under factory warranty. While the side mirrors lights and audible parking beeps still operates from secondary modules, the main dashboard infotainment screen is completely blacked out. This total hardware failure resulted in the permanent loss of the rearview backup camera, creating an immediate safety hazard and actively violating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 111 as well as the malfunction of the SOS button. …”

NHTSA complaint #11765791, filed 2026-09

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022240%
2021214%
2019113%

Other parts of the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon

Forward collision avoidance
3 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology