Volkswagen EOS recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 425 owner complaints for the Volkswagen EOS (model years 2007–2016). The most reported problem area is air bags (168 complaints), followed by power train (102 complaints). The 2013 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 3 | 40 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 4 | 26 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 4 | 94 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 69 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 84 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 47 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 40 | 4 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2012 (94), 2009 (84) and 2010 (69). Among model years at least two years old, the 2015 has the fewest complaints on file (3).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Volkswagen EOS model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 168 | 9 of 10 | |
| Power train | 102 | 9 of 10 | |
| Electrical system | 51 | 10 of 10 | |
| Engine | 48 | 8 of 10 | |
| Service brakes | 32 | 5 of 10 |
All 7 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V014000 | Jan 11, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2015–2016 | 119,394 |
| 18V329000 | May 16, 2018 | Unknown or other | 2012–2016 | 252 |
| 18V148000 | Mar 6, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2010–2014 | 363,713 |
| 16V913000 | Dec 20, 2016 | Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2009 | 135,683 |
| 16V078000 | Feb 10, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2012–2014 | 659,493 |
| 15V483000 | Aug 4, 2015 | Air bags: frontal | 2010–2013 | 415,825 |
| 09V333000 | Aug 20, 2009 | Power train: automatic transmission | 2009 | 16,000 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 13 complaints and a fire in 5 complaints; 8 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.