Volkswagen EOS — YEARS TO AVOID
Data updated 2026-08-02. Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.
Avoid: 2012 · Best bets: 2014, 2007, 2008
COMPLAINT HISTORY
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 40 |
| 2008 | 47 |
| 2009 | 84 |
| 2010 | 69 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 94 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 4 |
EVERY YEAR, RANKED
| Year | Ranking | Complaints | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Not enough data | 4 | Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 2015 | Not enough data | 3 | Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 2014 | Recommended | 40 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2013 | Not enough data | 26 | Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 2012 | Avoid | 94 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |
| 2011 | Not enough data | 18 | Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 2010 | Caution | 69 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2009 | Caution | 84 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2008 | Recommended | 47 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2007 | Recommended | 40 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |