MYRModel Year Report

2013 Volkswagen EOS

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2013 Volkswagen EOS
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:22.233Z

Only 26 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 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
26

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2013

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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 26 2014: 41 complaints 2015: 3 complaints 2015 2016: 4 complaints
2007: 40 complaints 2007 2008: 47 complaints 2008 2009: 84 complaints 2009 2010: 69 complaints 2010 2011: 18 complaints 2011 2012: 94 complaints 2012 2013: 26 complaints 2013 26 2014: 41 complaints 2014 2015: 3 complaints 2015 2016: 4 complaints 2016
2007: 40 complaints 2007 2008: 47 complaints 2008 2009: 84 complaints 2009 2010: 69 complaints 2010 2011: 18 complaints 2011 2012: 94 complaints 2012 2013: 26 complaints 2013 26 2014: 41 complaints 2014 2015: 3 complaints 2015 2016: 4 complaints 2016

2013: 26 complaints

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YearComplaints
200740
200847
200984
201069
201118
201294
201326
201441
20153
20164

Known problem areas

Only 26 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

19 of 26 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing driver clockspring/spiral cassette.

Show complaint excerpts

Takata recall we have received several notices for the past year that our airbags need replacement and that it is dangerous to drive as is. However, every time we call the vw dealer they tell me they don't have parts.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-17

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen EOS. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V148000 (Air bags).

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-17

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen EOS.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-07-21

Electrical system

4 of 26 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing mat and horn.

FIREINJURY
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The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Eos.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-06-30

Engine

3 of 26 total reports mention: engine.

Suspension

2 of 26 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing wheel bearing.

Steering

1 of 26 total reports mentions: steering.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2015-03-24Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-09-28 Air Bag Clockspring Failure
  2. R
    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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  3. R
    2017-03-10Air bags16V078000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available.

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  4. I
    2017-11-13Recall queryClosed 2018-05-04 Air Bag Clockspring Failure
  5. R
    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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  6. I
    2018-04-18Engineering analysisOpen Air Bag Clockspring Failure
  7. R
    2018-11-29Unknown or other18V329000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018.

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Buy-smart checklist

2013 Volkswagen EOS — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 19 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 15V483000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V078000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V148000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V329000 · Unknown or other
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FAQ

Is the 2013 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 2013 Volkswagen EOS?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 73% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Volkswagen EOS have?
4 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.