Does the 2009 Volkswagen Eos have engine problems?

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Volkswagen Eos, 21% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 99,500 miles.

Which Volkswagen Eos year has the most engine complaints?

The 2009 Volkswagen Eos has the most engine complaints (18), compared with 18 for the 2009.

Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Volkswagen Eos?

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

2009 Volkswagen Eos Engine Problems

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Volkswagen Eos, 21% of all 84 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 10 Eos model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 99,500 miles.

Engine complaints: 18; 21% of 84 complaints
All complaints this year: 84
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 99,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2009 Volkswagen Eos engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 17, 2009, latest May 21, 2026.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2009 to May 2026; peak Sep 2015 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2009 Volkswagen Eos

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Eos model year

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

20078 (20%)
20087 (15%)
200918 (21%)
201011 (16%)
20111 (6%)
201213 (14%)
20133 (12%)
20141 (3%)
20150 (0%)
20161 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Volkswagen Eos have engine problems?: NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Volkswagen Eos, 21% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 99,500 miles.
Which Volkswagen Eos year has the most engine complaints?: The 2009 Volkswagen Eos has the most engine complaints (18), compared with 18 for the 2009.
Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Volkswagen Eos?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Volkswagen Eos is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.