This page covers 3 recalls, 40 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Volkswagen Eos.
25 mpg combined
9.4 L/100km
Subcompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2014 Volkswagen Eos centers heavily on the airbag and restraint system, which accounts for the large majority of reports filed. Owners most frequently describe seatbelt buckles on the driver's side that fail to latch or release immediately after being engaged, a concern that comes up across multiple complaints. Scattered electrical reports mention issues with the infotainment system and xenon headlight washers not functioning reliably. Powertrain complaints are limited to a small handful of reports. Back on the restraint side, the seatbelt buckle failure pattern is the clearest recurring theme, with owners describing the buckle releasing on its own without any secondary trigger.
40
Total Complaints
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2014 Volkswagen Eos has 3 recalls, the most serious being a driver's frontal airbag inflator that can rupture or explode in a crash, sending metal fragments into the cabin and potentially causing serious injury.
A separate recall involves certain vehicles that were modified during an internal evaluation period and may not meet all applicable regulatory requirements, which can raise the risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
At a glance
What can fail
Modifications made during an internal evaluation period may have left these vehicles not fully compliant with applicable regulatory requirements.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair vehicles to restore full compliance or Volkswagen will repurchase them at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator can build up excessive pressure during deployment and rupture, potentially causing injury.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag inflator with a safer alternative at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator may build up too much internal pressure and rupture when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
