2011 Volkswagen EOS
Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2011
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2011: 18 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
Only 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
10 of 18 total reports mention: air bags.
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While sitting on a bridge, was hit from behind causing vehicle to slide into another vehicle. The car is totaled but the air bags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-13
Also filed under Structure
Takata recall. Receive notice that I have faulty Takata airbags a few years ago.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-31
Service brakes
2 of 18 total reports mention: service brakes.
Power train
2 of 18 total reports mention: power train.
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Vehicle has no power from stopped position when on a hill. Vehicle eventually has power after 5-6 seconds. Brakes must be applied and then car surges forward. Vehicles response on level ground varies from non-responsive to irregular to full power.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-06-01
Electrical system
2 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing horn.
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Started my car after work and noticed half my exterior lights didn't work. Checked the fuses and F16 fuse was melted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-17
Structure
1 of 18 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2015-03-24Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-09-28 Air Bag Clockspring Failure
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2016-01-15Air bags15V483000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel clock spring if the air bag light is off.
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2017-11-13Recall queryClosed 2018-05-04 Air Bag Clockspring Failure
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2018-03-16Air bags18V148000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
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2018-04-18Engineering analysisOpen Air Bag Clockspring Failure
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Volkswagen EOS — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V483000 · Air bags
- Recall 18V148000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2011 Volkswagen EOS reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Volkswagen EOS?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Volkswagen EOS have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.