Does the 2016 Volkswagen EOS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 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 2016 Volkswagen EOS?

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by engine (1).

How many 2016 Volkswagen EOS complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 4 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2016 Volkswagen EOS recalls and problems

2 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Volkswagen EOS.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

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.

2016 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.

Electrical system3
Engine1
Power train1
Seats1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 30, 2024 · Electrical system · 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen EOS. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the battery was drained and was jumpstarted. The contact stated that after the battery had been recharged, several unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel…

Jan 20, 2024 · Seats · fire reported
My seat heaters were on for 1 minute and started to smoke and burned multiple quarter sized holes in my seat. They burned holes in my winter coat and even made my skin have minor burns. There was a smoke that appeared and a very bad burning smell.

Aug 22, 2023 · Engine
Multiple random misfires and failed ignition coils. My mechanic suggested that I report this because he has seen multiple instances of this in VW models like mine.

Nov 17, 2022 · Power train
On 2 separate occasions, I lost transmission service to my 2016 VW EOS. 65K miles. While driving, my RPM increased dramatically, and it felt like the car went into neutral and wouldn't accelerate. I came to a slow, uncontrolled stop on the side of the road. The EPC code, check engine light and the gear indicator…

EOS model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Fires
2013	4	26	1
2014	3	40	0
2015	2	3	0
2016	2	4	1

Across all years, the 2012 EOS has the most complaints (94). All Volkswagen EOS years →

Questions

Does the 2016 Volkswagen EOS have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 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 2016 Volkswagen EOS?: Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by engine (1).
How many 2016 Volkswagen EOS complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 4 complaints report a crash and 1 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 August 30, 2024.