2015 Volkswagen Eos Problems & Complaints

Better than average87% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Eos at the same age

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2015 Volkswagen Eos with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 87% fewer than a typical Eos model year at the same age, making the 2015 one of the better Eos years. The most reported problem area is the air bags (2 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

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2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2015 Volkswagen Eos problems

  • Air bags~50,000 miles
    267%
  • Electrical system~50,000 miles
    267%
  • Brakes~50,000 miles
    133%
  • Body & structure
    133%
  • Other / not specified
    133%

Share of the 3 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Volkswagen Eos complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Volkswagen Eos. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Eos years: 2015, 2016, 2011. Years to avoid: 2012, 2009, 2010, 2008, 2014. Compare all years →

2015 Volkswagen Eos recalls (2)

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 19V-014 · Jan 11, 2019 · 119,394 vehicles

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.

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.

Unknown or other

NHTSA recall 18V-329 · May 16, 2018 · 252 vehicles

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.

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.

2015 Volkswagen Eos engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl turbo6-speed dual-clutchFWD22 / 30 / 25

EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Volkswagen Eos a good car?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 Eos rates better than average: 87% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Eos at the same age. It is one of the best Eos years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Volkswagen Eos?

The air bags — 2 complaints, 67% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (2) and brakes (1).

How many recalls does the 2015 Volkswagen Eos have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2015 Volkswagen Eos, the most recent from January 11, 2019 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Volkswagen Eos?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2015, 2016 and 2011. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2012, 2009, 2010, 2008 and 2014. See the full Volkswagen Eos years comparison.

At what mileage do 2015 Volkswagen Eos problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 50,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.