2008 Volkswagen Eos Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2008 Volkswagen Eos, and owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2008 Volkswagen Eos. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Volkswagen Eos have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 39,129 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 17 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2008 Volkswagen EOS equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Assurance A/S, Tire Size: 215-55/R16, DOT Number: (NA). While the contact’s son was driving approximately 60 MPH, there”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 14, 2025 · Tires
“While in drive, the car jumps out of gear and PRNDS lights are illuminated. The car is no longer able to put back in gear and is idle.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 12, 2021 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Volkswagen Eos. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–21 / 26–30 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2/3.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Volkswagen Eos model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volkswagen Eos model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Volkswagen Eos | 0 | 40 |
| 2008 Volkswagen Eos | 0 | 47 |
| 2009 Volkswagen Eos | 2 | 84 |
| 2010 Volkswagen Eos | 2 | 69 |
| 2011 Volkswagen Eos | 2 | 18 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Eos | 4 | 94 |
| 2013 Volkswagen Eos | 4 | 26 |
| 2014 Volkswagen Eos | 3 | 40 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Eos | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Eos | 2 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2008 Volkswagen Eos
How do I know if my 2008 Volkswagen Eos has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volkswagen dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Volkswagen models
- Jetta10,000 complaints
- Passat7,705 complaints
- Beetle2,596 complaints
- Tiguan2,300 complaints
- Atlas1,999 complaints
- Golf1,439 complaints
- GTI1,405 complaints
- ID.41,007 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.