Every 2014 Volkswagen Eos recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Air Bags · NHTSA 18V148000
Jun 3, 2018Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Fix
- 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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
Full recall details for 18V148000 →Unknown Or Other · NHTSA 18V329000
May 16, 2018Unknown Or Other
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
- Fix
- 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. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Full recall details for 18V329000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 16V078000
Oct 2, 2016Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Fix
- 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. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Full recall details for 16V078000 →
2014 Volkswagen Eos complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Volkswagen Eos, reporting 1 injuries. Volkswagen has issued at least 950 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Air Bags31
- Electrical System4
- Unknown Or Other3
- Forward Collision Avoidance2
- Power Train2
- Seat Belts1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (365)
- Electrical System (184)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (139)
- Engine (87)
- Power Train (66)
- Air Bags (64)
Read Volkswagen Eos owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2014 Volkswagen Eos
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Volkswagen Eos. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“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.”
2014 VOLKSWAGEN EOSAug 22, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11682476
“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.”
2014 VOLKSWAGEN EOSDec 16, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11705233
“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!”
2014 VOLKSWAGEN EOSApr 15, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11654642
“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.”
2014 VOLKSWAGEN EOSSep 21, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11485586
“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.”
2014 VOLKSWAGEN EOSJul 25, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11475803
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