Recalls: Volkswagen 3H7 Arteon
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Volkswagen Arteon
Volkswagen Arteon: rear wheel bearing housing manufactured with insufficient hardening
In November 2017, a recall was issued for a single Volkswagen Arteon vehicle because the rear wheel bearing housing may have been manufactured with an insufficient case hardening. If the wheel bearing housing fractured, the road holding of the vehicle could be significantly impaired and this would pose a hazard to vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VIN of the recalled Volkswagen Arteon, please see PRA 2017/16441.
2016-18 Volkswagen Arteon with repaired sunroof: trim panel could detach
In April 2019, recall campaign 60D6 was issued for Volkswagen Arteon vehicles that had been supplied between March 2016 and July 2018, and had a repair/replacement of the sunroof trim panel. For these vehicles, an incorrect primer may have been used as part of the installation/repair process and this could enable the sunroof trim panel to detach from the sunroof frame. If the frame detached while the vehicle was being driven, it could endanger other road users or lead to a collision. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17501.
2021-22 Volkswagen 3H7 Arteon: engine cover could touch the turbocharger
In April 2022, recall campaign 10H5 was issued for 2021-22 Volkswagen 3H7 Arteon vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect, the engine compartment cover may become loose. If this occurred, the engine cover may move and touch the turbocharger, resulting in smouldering damage or an engine bay fire. An engine bay fire increased the risk of injury to vehicle occupants, bystanders and/or damage to property. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005418.
2019-23 Volkswagen Arteon: heat shield between brake master cylinder and exhaust
In January 2024, recall campaign 47U4 was issued for 2019-23 Volkswagen Arteon vehicles.Due to a manufacturing issue, the heat shield between the brake master cylinder and the exhaust may have been incorrectly fitted. As a result, a connection to the brake fluid reservoir could melt. If this occurred, brake fluid could leak and this could reduce braking performance – this increased the risk of a collision. Furthermore, if brake fluid leaked onto a hot exhaust, there was a risk of a vehicle fire. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005873.
Problems and faults: Volkswagen 3H7 Arteon
Overview
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Problems and faults: Volkswagen Arteon
No information regarding problems and faults is currently available for the Volkswagen Arteon.
