Does the 2009 Volkswagen Eos have electrical problems?

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2009 Volkswagen Eos, 18% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 99,000 miles.

Which Volkswagen Eos year has the most electrical complaints?

The 2009 Volkswagen Eos has the most electrical complaints (15), compared with 15 for the 2009.

Is there a electrical recall for the 2009 Volkswagen Eos?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Volkswagen Eos is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2009 Volkswagen Eos Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2009 Volkswagen Eos, 18% of all 84 complaints for this model year. That is the highest electrical complaint count among 10 Eos model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 99,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 15; 18% of 84 complaints
All complaints this year: 84
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 99,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2009 Volkswagen Eos electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 13, 2009, latest May 21, 2026.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2009 to May 2026; peak Jul 2009 (1).

Electrical System recalls for the 2009 Volkswagen Eos

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Eos model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20073 (8%)
20087 (15%)
200915 (18%)
20106 (9%)
20112 (11%)
20126 (6%)
20134 (15%)
20144 (10%)
20152 (67%)
20163 (75%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Volkswagen Eos have electrical problems?: NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2009 Volkswagen Eos, 18% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 99,000 miles.
Which Volkswagen Eos year has the most electrical complaints?: The 2009 Volkswagen Eos has the most electrical complaints (15), compared with 15 for the 2009.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2009 Volkswagen Eos?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Volkswagen Eos is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.