Volkswagen EOS problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 70 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the Volkswagen EOS (2007–2016).

Complaints
70
Recalls
6
Model years
10
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Volkswagen EOS model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Volkswagen EOS model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2016 EOS40102Electrical System
2015 EOS30002Airbags
2014 EOS100013Airbags
2013 EOS50114Electrical System
2012 EOS111214Airbags
2011 EOS20002Brakes
2010 EOS110002Brakes
2009 EOS150001Electrical System
2008 EOS30000Electrical System
2007 EOS60000Airbags

Most common Volkswagen EOS problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    22 complaints
  • Airbags
    16 complaints
  • Brakes
    13 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    12 complaints
  • Engine
    11 complaints
  • Steering
    5 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    4 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    3 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    3 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    3 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Volkswagen EOS received by NHTSA each month.

Volkswagen EOS recalls

  • Recall 19V014000Jan 11, 2019119,394 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 18V329000May 16, 2018252 vehiclesModel years 2012–2016

    Risk: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

  • Recall 18V148000Mar 6, 2018363,713 vehiclesModel years 2010–2014

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 16V913000Dec 20, 2016135,683 vehiclesModel years 2009

    Risk: A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V078000Feb 10, 2016659,493 vehiclesModel years 2012–2014

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 15V483000Aug 4, 2015415,825 vehiclesModel years 2010–2013

    Risk: A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Other Volkswagen models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology