Volkswagen Eos years to avoid
The Volkswagen Eos years to avoid are 2009, 2012, 2010, 2014, 2013, 2011 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2016 is the cleanest year on record.
550
Total complaints
7
Recall campaigns
2007–2016
Years covered
6
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Eos years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | High complaint rate | 123 | |
| 2012 | High complaints + open investigation | 114 | |
| 2010 | High complaints + open investigation | 84 | |
| 2014 | Open safety investigation | 47 | |
| 2013 | Open safety investigation | 32 | |
| 2011 | Open safety investigation | 21 |
Every Eos year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2014avoid | 47 | 3 | |
| 2013avoid | 32 | 4 | |
| 2012avoid | 114 | 4 | |
| 2011avoid | 21 | 2 | |
| 2010avoid | 84 | 2 | |
| 2009avoid | 123 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 62 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 54 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Volkswagen Eos years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Eos years to avoid are 2009, 2012, 2010, 2014, 2013, 2011. The cleanest year on record is 2016.
What is the best year for the Volkswagen Eos?
By complaint volume, 2016 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Eos years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Eos have?
Across all model years, the Eos has 7 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 550 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.