2 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Volkswagen EOS.
2
recalls
3
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2015 Volkswagen EOS recalls
Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
NHTSA campaign 19V014000 · reported January 11, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 119,394 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
The 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.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298; Audi owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69S8 (Audi) and 69Y5 (Volkswagen).
Unknown or other
NHTSA campaign 18V329000 · reported May 16, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 252 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
The risk
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
Air bags2
Electrical system2
Service brakes1
Structure1
Unknown or other1
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Jan 29, 2022 · Air bags
The horn stopped working and the air bag icon warning light came on. The center console display is not working. My biggest concern is that of the Steering Wheel airbag not deploying in case of an accident. Told that there is a Clock Spring mechanism inside of the steering wheel that controls these functions and needs…
Aug 12, 2021 · Structure
I was driving down the freeway at about 4:00 pm in the afternoon when my sunroof suddenly shattered. I was not near an overpass so nothing could have fallen on it. It was not an overly warm day so I don't think it was the heat. I can only conclude that it spontaneously exploded.
Jan 31, 2021 · Air bags · 49,800 miles
REPLACED ALL FOUR ABS WHEEL SENSORS. THE SENSORS EFFECTED ABS SYSTEM AND ALL EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT SUCH AS ALL AIRBAGS SRS DEALER ADVISED THAT THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH ALL MODELS IN THE VW LINE OF PRODUCTS.(GUNTHER VW OF DELRAY,FLORIDA(
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Volkswagen EOS, the most recent reported on January 11, 2019 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Volkswagen EOS?
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (2 complaints), followed by electrical system (2).
How many 2015 Volkswagen EOS complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 29, 2022.