Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Volkswagen Eos, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
2007
2008
2009
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2012
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2015
2016
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2012 Volkswagen Eos - 83 complaints in its first 8 years (94 to date)
- 2009 Volkswagen Eos - 56 complaints in its first 8 years (84 to date)
- 2010 Volkswagen Eos - 50 complaints in its first 8 years (69 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2008 Volkswagen Eos - 36 complaints in its first 8 years (47 to date)
- 2014 Volkswagen Eos - 36 complaints in its first 8 years (40 to date)
- 2010 Volkswagen Eos - 50 complaints in its first 8 years (69 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Volkswagen Eos | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Eos | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 Volkswagen Eos | 40 | 36 | 3 |
| 2013 Volkswagen Eos | 26 | 24 | 4 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Eos | 94 | 83 | 4 |
| 2011 Volkswagen Eos | 18 | 16 | 2 |
| 2010 Volkswagen Eos | 69 | 50 | 2 |
| 2009 Volkswagen Eos | 84 | 56 | 2 |
| 2008 Volkswagen Eos | 47 | 36 | 0 |
| 2007 Volkswagen Eos | 40 | 21 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V014000 | 2015-2016 | Air Bags | 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... |
| 18V329000 | 2012-2016 | Unknown Or Other | 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... |
| 18V148000 | 2010-2014 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat... |
| 16V913000 | 2009 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3... |
| 16V078000 | 2012-2014 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC,... |
| 15V483000 | 2010-2013 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and... |
| 09V333000 | 2009 | Power Train | VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2008 AND AUGUST 2009. |