Question 1

Is the Volkswagen EOS reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Volkswagen EOS has 311 total NHTSA complaints across 7 model years. The most reliable years are 2016 (6 complaints), 2015 (7 complaints), 2011 (21 complaints). Years to avoid: 2012 (114 complaints), 2010 (84 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Volkswagen EOS should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2012, 2010 Volkswagen EOS. The 2012 model has the most complaints (114) with the top issue being AIR BAGS.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Volkswagen EOS?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Volkswagen EOS are 2016 (6 complaints), 2015 (7 complaints), 2011 (21 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2016	6	On 2 separate occasions, I lost transmission servi...	Excellent Reliability
2015	7	REPLACED ALL FOUR ABS WHEEL SENSORS. THE SENSORS E...	Excellent Reliability
2014	47	TAKATA RECALL. I WAS TOLD BY VW THAT MY VEHICLE IS...	Average
2013	32	TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLKSWA...	Average
2012	114	"TAKATA RECALL" VW IS DRAGGING THEIR FEET AND PUSH...	Avoid This Year
2011	21	WHILE SITTING ON A BRIDGE, WAS HIT FROM BEHIND CAU...	Above Average
2010	84	DRIVER'S SEAT AIRBAG IS DEFECTIVE. THIS WAS DISCO...	Below Average

Volkswagen EOS — All Years

Volkswagen EOS — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid