The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon is a full-size car that came with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine. Even at 7 years old, a damaged or broken-down one still has real value for its parts. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
| Body style | Large Cars |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L 4-cyl (turbocharged versions available) |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8) |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 20–22 city / 27–31 highway / 23–25 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,300–$3,550 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 350–393 grams per mile |
| EPA fuel economy score | 5 out of 10 |
| EPA greenhouse gas score | 5 out of 10 |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,740–4,938 lb |
| Versions tested by EPA | 2 configurations: Arteon, Arteon 4motion |
| Age | 7 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Arteon vehicles. The electronic brake booster pressure input rod may be installed incorrectly, possibly causing an increased actuating force or a disconnected input rod. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Risk: An increased actuating force or a disconnected input rod may affect braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon with NHTSA.
Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.
Manufacturers have filed 434 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
4 of them are warranty extensions. Warranty extensions mean the manufacturer agreed to cover a specific repair beyond the normal warranty. They rarely still apply to a car this age, but they point to known weak spots.
Suggested fuel additive
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Repair or Replace Information
Replacement instruction
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
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It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.
Yes. We buy 2019 Arteons that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.
Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.
Data retrieved October 2026.
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