With 0 recalls and 94 complaints, the 2012 Volkswagen Eos rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2012 Volkswagen Eos's biggest weak point? AIR BAGS. It leads 94 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Air Bags54

02Engine9

03Power Train5

04Steering,air Bags3

05Electrical System,air Bags,unknown Or Other2

94 total across 1 model years (2012–2012)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volkswagen Eos Fuel Economy

25mpg combined

22city

30hwy

$3,250/yr

The 2012 Volkswagen Eos delivers 25 MPG combined. Straightforward efficiency.

Eos - Automatic (S6)

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city30 hwy~$3,250/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2012 Volkswagen Eos

26States

32%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Illinois (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 25 other states nationwide.

ILIllinois

1011%

GAGeorgia

1011%

DCWashington DC

89%

FLFlorida

67%

INIndiana

45%

NCNorth Carolina

45%

RIRhode Island

45%

CACalifornia

45%

MDMaryland

33%

MIMichigan

33%

MOMissouri

33%

VAVirginia

33%

AZArizona

33%

NHNew Hampshire

33%

WAWashington

33%

TXTexas

33%

MAMassachusetts

22%

MNMinnesota

22%

NENebraska

22%

DE1

WI1

OH1

OK1

OR1

CO1

PA1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2012.

2012 Volkswagen Eos Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2012 Volkswagen Eos a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2012 Volkswagen Eos. On the safety front, there are no open recalls on record, which is a positive sign. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

What's the gas mileage of the 2012 Volkswagen Eos?

The 2012 Volkswagen Eos is EPA-rated at 25 MPG combined, consistent regardless of trim. See the fuel economy breakdown for city and highway splits.

What are common problems with the 2012 Volkswagen Eos?

AIR BAGS problems top the list with 94 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.