Volkswagen Arteon Coil Spring Replacement Parts

Yes, the Arteon does use coil springs — it has a multi-link rear suspension and a MacPherson strut front suspension, both of which use coil springs as standard across the range. This applies to all Arteon variants sold in the UK, so searching for a used coil spring from a breaker is the right starting point. Bear in mind that front and rear springs are different parts, so make sure you specify which end you need when requesting quotes.

The Arteon was launched in the UK in 2017 and received a facelift in 2020, which updated the styling and some mechanical components. The generation is the same across the 2017–2023 production run, but whether springs cross the 2020 facelift boundary without issue is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as suspension tune variants can exist within a generation. Give the breaker your full reg so they can cross-reference the part numbers before committing.

Trim level alone — Elegance, R-Line, or R-Line Edition — does not determine which coil spring was fitted, so you should not rule out a spring simply because it came from a different trim. However, the Arteon was offered with sport suspension as an option on certain trims, which can mean different spring rates, and you should confirm with the breaker whether the donor car's suspension spec matches yours against your registration. Cosmetic differences between trim levels have no bearing on spring fitment.

Engine size can influence suspension specification on the Arteon, as heavier or more powerful variants may have been set up with different spring rates from the factory. The 2.0 TSI, 1.5 TSI, and 2.0 TDI engines have different weight distributions which could affect front spring specification in particular. Confirm the engine variant of the donor car with the breaker against your registration to make sure the spring rating is appropriate for your car.

On most MacPherson strut front suspensions, including the Arteon's, the nearside and offside front coil springs are typically the same part, but it is worth confirming this with the breaker rather than assuming. Rear coil springs on the multi-link axle are generally symmetrical too, but again, check part numbers with the breaker before purchasing. Always replace springs in axle pairs where possible to maintain balanced handling.

The Arteon covers a single generation spanning 2017 to 2023, with a facelift arriving in 2020, so in broad terms you are working within one generation throughout. Springs from across this range may well interchange, but whether a specific pre-facelift or post-facelift spring is an identical match is best confirmed by the breaker using your registration and the donor car's details. Never assume fitment based on year alone — part number verification by the breaker is the safest approach.