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2022 Volkswagen Arteon

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Arteon.

Transmission Automatic (AM7)

The 2022 Volkswagen Arteon is paired with an automatic (AM7) transmission and returns EPA fuel economy of 24 mpg city, 34 mpg highway, and 28 mpg combined, framing it as an efficiency-minded entry in the lineup. Reliability reporting for this model year is notably sparse — only four owner complaints, clustered around the electrical system, vehicle speed control, and forward collision avoidance, with zero recalls on file. Within the 20192023 complaint arc, where 2023 logged the high at 13 and 2020 the low at 2, the 2022 sits comfortably in the quieter half of the nameplate's history. That combination of low complaint volume and an unblemished recall record makes this model year a particularly useful reference point for anyone tracking the Arteon's reliability trajectory.

Model year202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque103.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy24/34/28 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI The manufacturer used many different sized batteries during production of this model. Carefully fit the battery to size which is vented to the outside of the vehicle. The vehicles battery must be registered and the computer reset with a scan tool after installation. PR-Codes denote type of battery options used. AGM VRLA: PR-J0B: 49, PR-J2D: 48, PR-J0H: 47; The manufacturer used many different sized batteries during production of this model. Carefully fit the battery to size. The vehicles battery must be registered and the computer reset with a scan tool after installation. PR-Codes denote type of battery options used. EFB: PR-J0T & PR-J0V: 48, PR-J0S: 47; NS Battery Type: PR-J0N: 47, PR-J1D: 48, PR-J2S: 140R · O.E. AmpHrs for AGM VRLA Batteries: J0B: 92.0, J0H: 58.0, J2D: 68.0; O.E. AmpHrs for Enhanced Flooded Batteries: J0S: 59.0, J0T: 69.0, J0V: 70.0; NS Batteries: J0N: 61.0, J1D: 72.0, J2S: 51.0 CCA battery, OE oil filter 06L115562B. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI The manufacturer used many different sized batteries during production of this model. Carefully fit the battery to size which is vented to the outside of the vehicle. The vehicles battery must be registered and the computer reset with a scan tool after installation. PR-Codes denote type of battery options used. AGM VRLA: PR-J0B: 49, PR-J2D: 48, PR-J0H: 47; The manufacturer used many different sized batteries during production of this model. Carefully fit the battery to size. The vehicles battery must be registered and the computer reset with a scan tool after installation. PR-Codes denote type of battery options used. EFB: PR-J0T & PR-J0V: 48, PR-J0S: 47; NS Battery Type: PR-J0N: 47, PR-J1D: 48, PR-J2S: 140R · O.E. AmpHrs for AGM VRLA Batteries: J0B: 92.0, J0H: 58.0, J2D: 68.0; O.E. AmpHrs for Enhanced Flooded Batteries: J0S: 59.0, J0T: 69.0, J0V: 70.0; NS Batteries: J0N: 61.0, J1D: 72.0, J2S: 51.0 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire size245/45R18 96HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06L115562B
Engine air filter5Q0129620D
Spark plug06Q905601E
Battery000915089F alt 000915089BC
Front wiper blades3G8998002D
Serpentine belt06L903137A
Cabin air filter5Q0819669

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length191.3 in
Overall width73.6 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase111.8 in
Curb weight3618 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined24 / 34 / 28 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume96 cu ft
Cargo volume27 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Arteon of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.6–5.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.60 sec — 2022 SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION 2.0L Turbo I-44.60 sec13.30 sec300 hpAWD
2022SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION 2.0L Turbo I-45.00 sec13.60 sec300 hpAWD
2021SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION 2.0L Turbo I-46.10 sec14.60 sec268 hpAWD
2021SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION 2.0L Turbo I-46.40 sec14.70 sec268 hpAWD
2019SE 4MOTION 2.0L Turbo I-46.00 sec14.50 sec268 hpAWD
2019SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION 2.0L Turbo I-46.30 sec14.80 sec268 hpAWD
2019SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION 2.0L Turbo I-47.40 sec15.60 sec268 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 103.0 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity0.96-1.02 lbs

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueRear: 26.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 148.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.4
Minimum Pad Thickness0.079" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 0.866; Rear: 0.394; Front: 1.063; Rear: 0.787

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Inspection Procedure (Lower) — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Inspect Ball Joint by pulling down on lower control arm then forcing it upward. The joint should also be inspected by moving the lower portion of the tire and wheel in an in and out motion. During inspections allow for normal upper strut mount and wheel bearing wear but no ball joint play should be observed. Step 3: The ball joint should also be replaced if the boot is torn, stud is worn or joint shows any play.

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 40,000 mi; coolant every 20,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 20,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBattery (inspect) · Body Water Drains (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Instrument Cluster Warning Indicator (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 miAir Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Arteon sits between a low‑complaint 2020 model (2 complaints, no recalls) and a spike in 2023 (13 complaints, 1 recall), indicating a modest uptick in issues after a relatively quiet period. Across the three‑year span, complaints rose from 7 in 2019 to 13 in 2023, while recalls were flat at one each in 2019 and 2023 and none in 2020, suggesting that the generation’s safety interventions have been sporadic. The 2022 data show four isolated complaints—each in a different area (electrical/vehicle‑speed control, forward collision avoidance, lane‑departure, steering, and wheels)—with no crash or fire reports, and the root causes are not detailed in the record. Compared with the surrounding years, 2022 does not exhibit the higher complaint volume of 2023, but it does have more issue categories than 2020, placing it in the middle of an upward trend. **Takeaway:** 2022 is a relatively average year for the Arteon; it is not the cleanest model year, but it avoids the elevated complaint levels seen in 2023, making it an acceptable choice if the buyer monitors the specific complaint areas.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
306
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
4
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 4 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Forward Collision Avoidance,Lane Departure1
Steering,Forward Collision Avoidance,Lane Departure1
Wheels1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 306 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TT 10-18-02_22026-06-18EngineLubricating engine components before reassembly.
TT 13-20-01_32026-06-18EngineInstruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
Customer email_91UB2026-06-15Unknown Or OtherYour vehicle is currently eligible for the 91UB software update designed to:
Dealer 91UB2026-06-15Unknown Or OtherThis OTA update addresses a potential issue with special characters being broadcast over…
V6919012010479_172026-06-11Air BagsInquiries

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2022 Arteon have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Arteon get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 34 highway / 28 combined mpg.