	Weakness	Cost
✖	Recall: rear wheel bearing housing not correctly hardened Manufacturing defect in August 2017: rear wheel bearing housings not correctly hardened. In the worst case the wheel carrier can fracture, causing complete loss of wheel guidance. VW replaces both rear wheel bearing housings. Symptoms: No noticeable symptoms before failure — safety-critical, check only via sticker in the spare wheel recess. Ad wheel bearinggehäuse rear Arteon 3H Radträger rear axle 5Q0505436	Low
✖	Recall: brake booster mounting defective The input rod between the electric brake booster and the brake pedal can come loose. Possible complete loss of braking, with only emergency braking function remaining. Affects model years 2019–2021. Symptoms: Brake pedal suddenly offers no resistance; greatly extended stopping distance; pedal travel goes to the floor. Ad brake booster Arteon eBKV Druckeingangsstange Bremspedal	Low
!	4Motion Haldex coupling: wear from missed oil service On 4Motion variants, a missed Haldex oil change leads to pump wear and overheating of the multi-plate clutch. Without an oil change every 40,000–60,000 km, AWD failure and differential damage are at risk. Symptoms: Front wheels spin on take-off instead of AWD engaging; vibrations in corners. from 80,000 km Ad Haldex Öl Arteon G052175A2 Haldex Pumpe 4Motion Allradclutch Arteon	High

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the VW Arteon 1 Limousine have? +

The VW Arteon 1 as Limousine has 108 known weaknesses, 9 vehicle-related.

Which engine is recommended? +

Good Choice: DNNA (2.0L TSI).

Is the VW Arteon 1 Limousine worth buying used? +

The VW Arteon 1 Limousine is a good choice as a used car — 1 of 15 engine variants are rated 'Good Choice'.

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee

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