Model year record
2007 Volkswagen Eos recalls & problems
The 2007 Volkswagen Eos has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 40 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is air bags (13 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2007 Volkswagen Eos.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2007 Volkswagen Eos Convertible w/SAB
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
Eos
| City / highway | 21 / 29 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,400/year to fuel
Eos
| City / highway | 20 / 29 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel
Eos
| City / highway | 19 / 26 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
3.2 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,750/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Air bagsSide/window | 13 | 84,956 mi |
| Power trainAutomatic transmission | 7 | 43,673 mi |
| StructureBody | 6 | 39,000 mi |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine; Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger | 5 | 38,500 mi |
| Unknown or other | 4 | — |
| Seat beltsFront | 3 | — |
| VisibilityPower window devices and controls; Sun/moon roof assembly | 3 | — |
| Electrical system | 3 | — |
| Engine | 3 | 83,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | — |
| Steering | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Structure › Body
My daughter was driving on the freeway to work around 5am when her sunroof burst onto thousands of pieces. She stated "it sound like a massive explosion and scared her causing her to swerve her car." Thank God it was early in the morning, on a weekend, and with minimal traffic on the road. She was able to pull over safely, and call me. We have now been dealing with the insurance company that tells us the glass is covered, but safelite tells us they are unable to repair it. The volkswagen dealership told us their are 2 windows in the US inventory, but not able too locate them. The cost to repair is estimated $2,400. The dealership said this is a very common issue with the sunroofs to burst…
- Air bags
I have contacted vw and brought vehicle in for airbag module light. Code 01218 due to passenger seat airbag. Was told it wasnât repairable. Isnât this a safety issue? I thought all airbags were covered under the life of the vehicle?
- Air bags
TOOK VEHICLE IN TODAY TO TRACY VOLKSWAGEN IN TRACY CALIFORNIA TO FIX MY AIRBAG LIGHT THAT CAME ON FOR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AIRBAG. THEY SAID THERE WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR THE ISSUE CAUSE VOLKSWAGEN DISCONTINUED THE PART. SO THEY SAID TO ME THAT ECS TUNING HAS THE PART AVAILABLE AND THEY COULD INSTALL IT FOR $537 EXTRA. I THOUGHT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM WAS SUPPOSE TO BE FREE OF ERRORS FOR THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE SO WHY DO I PUT MYSELF AND OCCUPANTS IN DANGER DRIVING WITH A MALFUNCTIONING MANUFACTURE PART? I HOPE THERE IS SOME REMEDY FOR THIS AND I AM NOT PAYING ALMOST ANOTHER $1000 FOR THIS LIGHT TO BE TURNED OFF. HOPE VOLKSWAGEN GETS THEIR ACT TOGETHER AND MIND THEIR CUSTOMERS SAFETY OF THEIR…
- Air bags
AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT TURN OFF. 1218 CODE REGARDING PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IGNITER. DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING WITH MY KIDS SITTING I THE FRONT SEAT WITH THIS SAFETY LIGHT ON.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN EOS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD SOUND AND WHITE SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED SHE WAITED 30 MINUTES TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS A FAULTY TURBO UNIT. THE DEALER ISLAND VOLKSWAGEN (1632 ISLAND BLVD, STATEN ISLAND NY 10305) WAS CONTACTED FOR PARTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…
- Air bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN EOS. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER START-UP. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED FOR HER SAFETY AND HAD THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO CAR PROS VW OF SAN BERNARDINO DEALER, (1600 S, CAM REAL, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER FRONT AIR BAG IGNITER AND CRASH SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE REPAIR COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 166,000.
- Electrical system
I HAVE TWIN DAUGHTERS THAT WERE 17 YRS. LAST YR. I AM A SINGLE MOM. I BOUGHT THIS CAR OFF A CRAIGSLIST AD. WHEN MY DAUGHTER & I WENT & LOOKED AT IT I LOOKED TO SEE IF IT HAD EVER BEEN WRECKED IT HAD NO REPORT OF THAT. THE PERSON THAT SOLD IT TO ME SAID THE CONVERTIBLE DIDN'T GO DOWN BECAUSE HE DIDN'T HAVE THE KEY, I HAD NO IDEA THAT IT HAD 33 COMPLAINTS FILED ON IT, AND IT WOULD BE LEAKING WATER FILLING THE FLOOR BOARDS 2-3"EVERY TIME IT STORMED. I ALSO DIDN'T KNOW THAT THE PERSON THAT BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW WAS HIT BY A ICE TRUCK WHO ROLLED OVER THE TOP OVER IT, NOR DID I KNOW THAT THE NEXT PERSON THAT BOUGHT THE CAR HAD THE CONVERTIBLE TOP BLOW OFF ON THE FREEWAY GOING 60 MPH DOWN THE ROAD…
- Air bags
-AIR BAG - REPEATED SENSOR FAILURE, WHICH ARE DISABLING THE AIR SAFETY SYSTEM. - FAILURE OF THE RED LED DASH DISPLAY (THE RED DISPLAY BOARDS HAVE A HISTORY OF FAILURE DUE TO 4 DEFECTIVE SOLDER ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD) WHICH MAKES THE OPERATOR UNAWARE THAT DOORS ARE NOT CLOSED AND LATCHED, SO THAT THE DOORS OPEN WITHOUT WARNING WITH THE VEHICLE IN MOTION. ALSO, LOSS OF VERIFICATION OF SHIFT LOCATION ( IS THE VEHICLE IN PARK-DRIVE-REVERSE) WHICH CAN CAUSE THE CAR TO MOVE WITHOUT WARNING.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.