2015 Volkswagen Eos Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2015 Volkswagen Eos has 3 complaints, a complaint index of 0, and 2 recalls covering airbags and emissions compliance. It ranks 10th out of 10 model years, making it one of the lowest-complaint Eos years on record.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #10 of 10 Eos years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 3
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22 city / 30 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2015 Volkswagen Eos problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags2 (67%)
- Electrical System2 (67%)
- Brakes1 (33%)
- Other1 (33%)
- Structure & Body1 (33%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report ABS wheel sensors failing and triggering unrelated airbag and other emergency system warnings.
- One owner described the sunroof shattering spontaneously while driving on the freeway, with no impact or apparent cause.
- Owners report the horn stopping and the airbag warning light coming on together, linked to a failing clock spring mechanism in the steering wheel.
- Some owners worry that a faulty clock spring could prevent the steering wheel airbag from deploying in a crash.
2015 Volkswagen Eos recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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).
- 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
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, ranking 10th out of 10 Eos model years, so it shows fewer reported problems than most other years.
- What problems does the 2015 Volkswagen Eos have?
- NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Eos mention airbag warning lights, ABS sensor issues affecting airbag systems, and a reported spontaneous sunroof failure, with median mileage at failure of 49,800 miles.
- Does the 2015 Volkswagen Eos have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Eos: one for replacing a driver's frontal airbag inflator (campaign 19V014000) and one for emissions compliance repairs (campaign 18V329000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2015 Eos compare to other Eos years?
- The 2015 Eos has a complaint index of 0 and ranks 10th of 10 years, better than years like 2009, 2010, and 2012, which are rated Avoid with complaint indexes of 100, 78, and 89.