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Volkswagen Eos Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 5 model years, NHTSA lists 15 recalls and 167 owner complaints for the Volkswagen Eos. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Volkswagen Eos by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Volkswagen Eos | 2 | 4 | |
| 2015 Volkswagen Eos | 2 | 3 | |
| 2014 Volkswagen Eos | 3 | 40 | |
| 2013 Volkswagen Eos | 4 | 26 | |
| 2012 Volkswagen Eos | 4 | 94 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Volkswagen models.
Volkswagen Eos: questions owners ask
Which Volkswagen Eos year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Volkswagen Eos model years with the most are the 2012 (94), 2014 (40) and 2013 (26). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Volkswagen Eos years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2015 (3), 2016 (4) and 2013 (26), out of 5 model years from 2012 to 2016. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Eos have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 5 Volkswagen Eos model years, 15 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2012 (4), 2013 (4) and 2014 (3). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How often does the Volkswagen Eos fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Volkswagen Eos's first-time failure rate ranged from 14.1% for cars first registered in 2015 to 35.9% for 2010, across 6 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were suspension, tyres, brakes. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.