MYRModel Year Report

2014 Volkswagen EOS

▲ Better than typical
2014 Volkswagen EOS
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:13.794Z

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
41
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2014

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

76% of complaints

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 2014: 41 complaints 2014 41 2015: 3 complaints 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 2014: 41 complaints 2014 41 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 2014: 41 complaints 2014 41 2015: 3 complaints 2015 2016: 4 complaints 2016

2014: 41 complaints

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YearComplaints
200740
200847
200984
201069
201118
201294
201326
201441
20153
20164

Known problem areas

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

Air bags

76% · 31 reports
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I am getting no where with the manufacturer I called spoke to repetitive on the passenger air bag. I requested what airbag product. They did not know. Please contact me immediately. [xxx].

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-02

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen EOS. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V148000 (Air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-17

Electrical system

12% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing wiring harness.

INJURY
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The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen EOS. The contact stated that while operating, a burning odor was present inside the cabin of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-22

1)The tubing that takes the windshield fluid from the tank to the actual sprayers and the heating element for the washer fluid (not important but was also damaged due to flaw in design. Yes it is still available for inspection.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-28

Also filed under Visibility/wiper

Visibility/wiper

5% · 2 reports
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We have the Xenon headlights, which requires us to have headlight washers on our cars due to safety issue for the other drivers on the road so they don’t get blinded, who’s is great if 1) they worked most of the time 2) people did not start...

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-02

Power train

5% · 2 reports
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While driving on hwy at approx. 50 MPH, automatic transmission shifted by itself to neutral. Unable to shift back to drive, pulled over and using breaks was able to stop vehicle on emergency lane. Was able then to change gear to park.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-18

While driving at approx. 30 MPH <1 mile from home the transmission suddenly downshifted into first gear, and my wife was thrown into the steering wheel as the seatbelt did not catch. The car was driven home at 10 MPH and parked.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-10

Forward collision avoidance

5% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing adaptive cruise control.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    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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    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
  4. 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

2014 Volkswagen EOS — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 31 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility/wiper: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V078000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V148000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V329000 · Unknown or other
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Volkswagen EOS reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Volkswagen EOS is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Volkswagen EOS?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 76% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Volkswagen EOS have?
3 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.