Volkswagen Arteon Wing Replacement Parts

The Arteon was launched in the UK in 2017 and received a facelift in 2020, so there are two generations of front-end panels to be aware of. Wings from 2017–2020 pre-facelift cars should be interchangeable with other pre-facelift Arteons, and 2020-onwards facelift wings should fit other facelift cars. Always confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before buying.

This question spans the 2020 facelift boundary, which is significant for front-end panels like wings — the facelift brought changes to the lights, grille and surrounding bodywork that can affect panel design and fit. Whether the pre-facelift 2019 wing and the facelift 2021 wing interchange is something you must confirm directly with the breaker against both registrations, as we cannot state this as a safe swap. Do not assume they are the same part.

Trim level — whether your car is an Elegance, R-Line or R-Line Edition — does not affect which wing fits, as the front-end structure is shared across the range within the same generation. Bear in mind that colour-coding and any minor trim-specific styling details may mean a wing sourced from a different trim looks slightly different, so you may need painting or finishing work. Confirm generation and facelift period with the breaker, and fitment should be straightforward.

Yes — NS (nearside, passenger side, left) and OS (offside, driver side, right) wings are not interchangeable, so always specify which side you need when requesting a quote. UK cars are right-hand drive, so the driver sits on the right, meaning the OS wing is on the right as you look at the car from the front. Make sure you and the breaker agree on which side is required before any money changes hands.

No — engine choice has no bearing on which wing fits a Volkswagen Arteon, so whether your car is a petrol, diesel or plug-in hybrid, the wing fitment is determined by generation and facelift period only. Simply confirm whether your car is a pre-facelift (2017–2020) or facelift (2020-onwards) model when speaking to the breaker.

The Shooting Brake body style was introduced alongside the facelift in 2020, so it is a facelift-generation car — however, whether its wings are identical to those on the standard Arteon fastback facelift is something you should confirm with the breaker against both registrations, as body style differences can affect panel design even within the same generation. Do not assume they are a direct swap without checking.