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2016 Volkswagen Eos recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jan 11, 201919V014000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V014000
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| May 16, 201818V329000 | Unknown or otherIf the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V329000
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Owner complaints by component4
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 75 |
| Seats | 1 | 25 |
| Engine | 1 | 25 |
| Power train | 1 | 25 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen EOS. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the battery was drained and was jumpstarted.”
- Electrical system
“My seat heaters were on for 1 minute and started to smoke and burned multiple quarter sized holes in my seat. They burned holes in my winter coat and even made my skin have minor burns.”
- Engine
“Multiple random misfires and failed ignition coils. My mechanic suggested that I report this because he has seen multiple instances of this in VW models like mine.”
Other Volkswagen Eos model years
- 20162 recalls4 complaints
- 20152 recalls3 complaints
- 20143 recalls40 complaints
- 20134 recalls26 complaints
- 20124 recalls94 complaints
All years: 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007
Other Volkswagen models
- 2016 Jetta4 recalls164 complaints
- 2016 Passat5 recalls106 complaints
- 2016 Golf12 recalls153 complaints
- 2016 Tiguan2 recalls96 complaints
- 2016 Beetle3 recalls59 complaints
- 2016 GTI4 recalls66 complaints
- 2016 Touareg2 recalls45 complaints
- 2016 e-Golf5 recalls17 complaints
- 2018 Atlas17 recalls466 complaints
- 2021 ID.411 recalls336 complaints
- 2020 Atlas Cross Sport11 recalls106 complaints
- 2012 Routan1 recall63 complaints
2016 Volkswagen Eos recall questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Volkswagen Eos have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Volkswagen Eos. The most recent, 19V014000 (reported January 11, 2019), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Volkswagen Eos?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 4 filed with NHTSA (75%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Volkswagen Eos?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.
Check a specific Volkswagen by VIN
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