2014 Volkswagen Eos Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Volkswagen Eos.

20132015
Complaints
47
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2014 Volkswagen Eos Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#131 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:11,942 mi
#23 complaints

Electrical Faults

#32 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Volkswagen Eos.

Airbags
31
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
11,942
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Seat Heater:Wiring Harness
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Volkswagen Eos

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,023,458 vehicles.

18V329000Uncategorized
~252 affected

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. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

18V148000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~363,713 affected

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. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

16V078000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~659,493 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

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2014 Volkswagen Eos — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Volkswagen Eos reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2014 Volkswagen Eos has 47 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 31 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Volkswagen Eos?
Top reported problems: Airbags (31 complaints, avg 11,942 mi); Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Volkswagen Eos?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 11,942 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Volkswagen Eos?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Volkswagen Eos include 0 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Volkswagen Eos have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,023,458 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Volkswagen Eos?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Eos reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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