2014 Volkswagen Eos Problems
Shopping for a used 2014 Volkswagen Eos? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Based on 40 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Airbag Malfunctions the most reported area.
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This 2014 Volkswagen Eos has 40 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.
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2014 Volkswagen Eos Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA official fuel economy rating for the 2014 Volkswagen Eos.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions.
2014 Volkswagen Eos Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2014 Volkswagen Eos has 40 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 3 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Airbag Malfunctions. NHTSA reliability signal: Good Record.
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Eos
- Model year
- 2014
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 40
- Crash-related complaints
- 0
- Safety recall campaigns
- 3
- Top reported component
- Airbag Malfunctions
- Reliability signal
- Good Record
- EPA MPG combined
- 25
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 22 / 30
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2014 Volkswagen Eos problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Airbag Malfunctions
Electrical Faults
Uncategorized Issues
Complaint patterns center on Airbag Malfunctions, Electrical Faults, Uncategorized Issues. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2014 Volkswagen Eos?
The 2014 Volkswagen Eos looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2014 Volkswagen Eos
Inspection Focus
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, especially related to airbags.
- Request service records for airbag system inspections or repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the airbag system and electrical components before purchase.
- Check for any outstanding safety recalls on the specific vehicle.
Before You Close the Deal
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, especially related to airbags.
- Request service records for airbag system inspections or repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the airbag system and electrical components before purchase.
- Check for any outstanding safety recalls on the specific vehicle.
Check the exact car
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2014 Volkswagen Eos, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2014 Volkswagen EOS are heavily concentrated in airbag malfunctions, with a smaller number of electrical faults reported. The data is based on a single model year and a low confidence level, so patterns should be interpreted cautiously.
- Airbag Malfunctions account for the majority of complaints (31 out of 40).
- Electrical Faults are the second most reported component with 4 complaints.
- No crash-related complaints were reported for this model year.
- Airbag Malfunctions
- Electrical Faults
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
Full breakdown
All 2014 Volkswagen Eos complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Volkswagen Eos. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Malfunctions | 31 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2014 Volkswagen Eos. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
When pushing the driver side seat belt into the buckle, it instantly unlatched buckles. Yea it can be inspected. If in a car accident the driver could be seriously injured or fatally injured. I contacted Germain Westerville, Ohio who informed me it’s not under warranty and it w…
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen EOS. The contact stated that while operating, a burning odor was present inside the cabin of the vehicle. Later, while operating the vehicle, the front driver's side seat became extremely hot, causing the driver's back and legs to become burned.…
I have the RNS510 radio which the NHTSA has received concerns about and there are several Tec Bulletins in regards to the radio not functioning properly. When this radio goes out due to the need of over priced software update, we loose our Bluetooth and backup cameras! Backup cam…
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 pulling the fuse or discontinuing the h…
1) The flip up backup camera, yes it is available for inspection. I do have intentions to try and fix it like all the others unless asked to wait. 2) we bought a car with a backup camera for the safety of our 19 year old and others around her after she has crashed her car going …
The clockspring on the car went out. This mean all steering wheel controls don’t work, but more importantly, the air bags do not work either. We were told by the dealer the clocksprings are on back order and have been since November 2021. There are 8500 already on back order. …
Mid December 2021 the airbag light displayed and all functions on steering wheel quit working to include horn, cruise control, and all other buttons that interface with phone, radio and computer. After daughter returned from college 1st week of February 2022 was the first date av…
Clock spring failure causing complete disconnect of all steering wheel electrical components as well as disabling the airbag
The Clockspring is a recalled item… Took the car in for repair in early February. They (Little Rock Volkswagen) said them and continue to say the part is on back order (and there is over 4000 on back order) and cannot tell me when the part will be in. I called VW corporate and fi…
The clockspring in my 2014 VW Eos failed on January 17, 2022. It was brought into the Alexandria, VA VW dealer who confirmed the problem and that the clockspring was under extended warranty due to known problems on January 19, 2022. However, the part was unavailable and no ETA wa…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN EOS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DURHAM VOLKSWAGEN (LOCATED AT 3823 DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL BLVD, DURHAM, NC 27707, (919) 493-7411) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CON…
TAKATA RECALL I MOVED TO THE SOUTH BEND INDIANA AREA LAST IN THE FALL OF 2017. THE LOCAL DEALER (ABOUT 5 MILES AWAY) IS GURNEY-LEEP. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO HAVE MY AUTOMOBILE SERVICED TO ADDRESS THE SAFETY ISSUE BUT THE DEALER REFUSES TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR ME, REFUSES TO…
TAKATA RECALL I OWN 201 VW EOS, IVE RECEIVED SEVERAL RECALL NOTICES. IVE CONTACTED FINDLAY VW IN LAS VEGAS ITS BEEN OVER 6 MONTHS AND THE CANT OBTAIN THE PARTS VW OF PALM SPRINGS IS ALSO UNABLE TO LOCATEX THE PART TO FIX THE AIR BAG. MEAN TIME DRIVING MT CAR CAN RESULT IN DEATH O…
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. TURN OFF CAR AND START AGAIN. CALLED MECHA…
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]. MY NAME [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA…
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. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE…
[XXX] NOT LISTED ON YOUR RECALL LIST BUT WAS REQUIRED. TAKATA AIRBAG WAS REPLACED BY VW UNDER RECALL. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN EOS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REP…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN EOS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REC…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN EOS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE R…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2014 Volkswagen Eos.
Safety recalls
2014 Volkswagen Eos recalls
3 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2014 Volkswagen Eos. 3 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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Questions
2014 Volkswagen Eos buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2014 Volkswagen Eos reliable?▾
Good Record. NHTSA currently shows 40 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 3 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2014 Volkswagen Eos looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Volkswagen Eos?▾
#1: Airbag Malfunctions (31 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (4 complaints). #3: Uncategorized Issues (3 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Volkswagen Eos?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2014 Volkswagen Eos?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2014 Volkswagen Eos, NHTSA complaints include 0 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 40 total complaints. 1 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2014 Volkswagen Eos have any recalls?▾
Yes. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2014 Volkswagen Eos. A major recall area is UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 3 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2014 Volkswagen Eos?▾
The 2014 Volkswagen Eos looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Airbag Malfunctions during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpectorAI.
Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Eos reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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