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2007–2016 · 10 model years

Volkswagen Eos recalls & problems by year

21 recalls and 425 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints201294 complaints
Most recalls20134 recalls
Crashes reported13in owner complaints
Injuries reported80 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
02550751002007: 40 complaints, 0 recalls2008: 47 complaints, 0 recalls2009: 84 complaints, 2 recalls2010: 69 complaints, 2 recalls2011: 18 complaints, 2 recalls2012: 94 complaints, 4 recalls2013: 26 complaints, 4 recalls2014: 40 complaints, 3 recalls2015: 3 complaints, 2 recalls2016: 4 complaints, 2 recalls2007200820092010201120122013201420152016
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2016 Eos—25 mpg240100
2015 Eos—25 mpg230000
2014 Eos—25 mpg3400010
2013 Eos—25 mpg4260110
2012 Eos—25 mpg4941220
2011 Eos—25 mpg2182010
2010 Eos—25 mpg2690000
2009 Eos—25 mpg2844000
2008 Eos—22–24 mpg0472120
2007 Eos—22–24 mpg0404010

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Air bags168
  • Power train102
  • Electrical system51
  • Engine48
  • Service brakes32
  • Unknown or other28
  • Structure19
  • Fuel/propulsion system13