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2015 Volkswagen Eos Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#7 most-complained of 7 Eos years

The 2015 Volkswagen Eos has 3 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls, with a complaint index of 0, the lowest among the 7 model years with data, ranking 7th (least complained-about).

Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
25
22 city / 30 hwy

Top 2015 Volkswagen Eos problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags2 (67%)
  2. Electrical System2 (67%)
  3. Brakes1 (33%)
  4. Other1 (33%)
  5. Structure & Body1 (33%)

What owners report

  • Owners report ABS wheel sensors failing and triggering airbag and other emergency-system warning lights, with median mileage at failure around 49,800 miles.
  • One owner reported the sunroof shattering while driving on the freeway with no apparent impact or heat cause.
  • Owners describe the horn stopping working along with an airbag warning light coming on and the center console display failing, traced to a clock spring mechanism inside the steering wheel.
2015 Volkswagen Eos complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2021Aug 2021Jan 2022
7 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2021 to Jan 2022; peak Jan 2021 (3).

2015 Volkswagen Eos recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 19V014000Jan 11, 2019Airbags119,394 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder 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.

    Remedy: 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 4, 2019. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298; Audi owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69S8 (Audi) and 69Y5 (Volkswagen).

  2. NHTSA 18V329000May 16, 2018Other252 vehicles

    Unknown or other

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

2015 Volkswagen Eos fuel economy and fuel cost

City
22 MPG
Highway
30 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,200
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2015 compared with other Eos years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002010201120122013201420152016
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Caution5026425
2014Caution6740325
2015No verdict03225
2016No verdict174225

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Volkswagen Eos reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Eos has only 3 complaints and a complaint index of 0, the lowest of the 7 Eos model years tracked, suggesting fewer reported problems than other years.
What are the most common problems on the 2015 Volkswagen Eos?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Eos are concentrated in Airbags (67% of complaints) and Electrical System (67%), with Brakes and Structure & Body each at 33%.
Does the 2015 Volkswagen Eos have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Eos: one for a driver's frontal airbag inflator (campaign 19V014000) and one covering emissions compliance repairs (campaign 18V329000).
How does the 2015 Eos compare to other Eos model years?
The 2015 Eos ranks 7th out of 7 model years by complaint index (0), better than years like 2012 (index 100, Avoid) and 2010 (index 83, Avoid).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.