MYRModel Year Report

2007 Volkswagen EOS

▲ Better than typical
2007 Volkswagen EOS
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:41:17.571Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volkswagen EOS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 2007: 40 complaints 2007 2008: 47 complaints 2009: 84 complaints 2009 2010: 69 complaints 2011: 18 complaints 2011 2012: 94 complaints 2013: 26 complaints 2013 2014: 40 complaints 2015: 3 complaints 2015 2016: 4 complaints 2016
2007: 40 complaints
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YearComplaints
200740
200847
200984
201069
201118
201294
201326
201440
20153
20164

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 33%

33% of complaints: air bags — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing side/window.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20140630

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, 20140122

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, 20100316

POWER TRAIN 18%

18% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

STRUCTURE 15%

15% of complaints: structure — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body.

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My daughter was driving on the freeway to work around 5am when her sunroof burst onto thousands of pieces.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241002

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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, 20171202

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and turbo/supercharger.

ENGINE 8%

8% of complaints: engine — 3 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20180821

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Volkswagen EOS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2014 ▲ 2008 ◆ 2010

WORST YEARS

■ 2012 ◆ 2009 ◆ 2010

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FAQ

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.