Volkswagen Eos years to avoid and best years
Newer Volkswagen Eos years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2014 has the most complaints per year, at 5 (40 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2015 at 0 (from 3 complaints), 2016 at 0 (from 4 complaints), and 2013 at 0 (from 26 complaints). On the 2014 Volkswagen Eos, 27 of 40 complaints name Air bags.
Data as of .
Volkswagen Eos reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Volkswagen Eos. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 → Fewest | 0 | 4 | 2 | Electrical system | 25 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 0 | 3 | 2 | Electrical system, Air bags | 25 |
| 2014 → Most | 5 | 40 | 3 | Air bags | 25 |
| 2013 → Fewest | 0 | 26 | 4 | Air bags | 25 |
| 2012 → | 1 | 94 | 4 | Air bags | 25 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Convertible
- Oil
- 5W-40 or 5W-30 · 4.9 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 235/45R17 or 235/40R18 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 18V-148 covers certain 2010-2014 Eos vehicles among other Volkswagen models: upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. The multi-model campaign lists 363,713 vehicles; dealers replace the driver's frontal air-bag inflator. Related Takata campaigns 16V-078 and 19V-014 also name certain Eos model years. Recall 18V-329 covers certain 2012-2016 Eos vehicles among other VW models for a separate air-bag/inflator population.
Frequently asked questions
Which Volkswagen Eos years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2015 at 0 (from 3 complaints), 2016 at 0 (from 4 complaints), and 2013 at 0 (from 26 complaints).
Which Volkswagen Eos year has the most owner complaints?
2014 has the most complaints per year, at 5 (40 complaints). On the 2014 Volkswagen Eos, 27 of 40 complaints name Air bags.
How do Volkswagen Eos owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Volkswagen Eos years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
What engine oil does a Volkswagen Eos use?
Common fills are 5W-40 or 5W-30 meeting VW specs; capacity is about 4.9 qt with filter on typical gasoline engines—confirm the manual.
What tire sizes does a Volkswagen Eos use?
OEM tire sizes commonly include 235/45R17 and 235/40R18 depending on wheel package.
What air-bag inflator recall covers certain Eos models?
Recall 18V-148 covers certain 2010-2014 Eos vehicles among other Volkswagen models for a driver's frontal air-bag inflator that may rupture with excessive internal pressure.