2007 Volkswagen EOS
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 40
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
None on file
None on file
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 40 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 40 |
| 2008 | 47 |
| 2009 | 84 |
| 2010 | 69 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 94 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
33% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing side/window.
Show complaint excerpts
I brought a Volkswagen EOS 2007 and was not aware of the airbag light being default light came on when I hit a speedbump.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-30
Also filed under Seat belts
My car has had issue with airbag lights coming on I just purchase this car 12/31/2012 paid cash for it. This is on their website. I was driving on dec 28,2013 on my way to work when I crashed my car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-22
Tl*-the contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen EOS. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH. Suddenly, another vehicle crashed into the side of the vehicle. The side air bag system failed to deploy with the impact. There was no personal injury.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-03-16
Power train
18% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Structure
15% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing body.
Show complaint excerpts
My daughter was driving on the freeway to work around 5am when her sunroof burst onto thousands of pieces.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-02
My sun roof shattered while driving on interstate. Glass broke and it sounded like an explosion and a gunshots, then I heard loud wind noise coming from sunroof. Nothing hit my car. It just exploded out of no where.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-02
Engine and engine cooling
13% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing engine and turbo/supercharger.
Engine
8% · 3 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The car stopped working in the middle of the road. Mechanic tells me timing chain bad and needs new motor. Only has 61,ooo miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-21
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2007 Volkswagen EOS — pre-purchase inspection
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- Air bags: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 6 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2007 Volkswagen EOS reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Volkswagen EOS is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Volkswagen EOS?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Volkswagen EOS have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.