Model year
2014 Volkswagen Eos
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 40 complaints for the 2014 Volkswagen Eos (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (31), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 25 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 40 complaints
- 2008 47 complaints
- 2009 84 complaints
- 2010 69 complaints
- 2011 18 complaints
- 2012 94 complaints
- 2013 26 complaints
- 2014 40 complaints
- 2015 3 complaints
- 2016 4 complaints
Recalls
18V329000 · May 16, 2018
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 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal…
18V148000 · Mar 6, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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 vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause…
16V078000 · Feb 10, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of…
Complaints
40 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA18003 | Air Bag Clockspring Failure · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS | Apr 18, 2018 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eos · 2L · Automatic (AM-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2014 Volkswagen Eos at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.