2007 Volkswagen EOS Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 13%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2007 Volkswagen EOS, 13% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving out of my driveway, going about 10 MPH, for less than 100 yards and the red warning lights came on indicating engine failure , do not drive the vehicle ! I drove home and turned off the ignition and called vw dealer to have the vehicle towed.”
NHTSA complaint #10436195, filed 2011-11, 23,000 miles“2007 EOS purchased april 2010. First EOS convertible top will not close properly. Warning system engaged took it in for a trunk latch replacement. Still not close 2 out of 10 times. Dealer replaced with another 2007 EOS since 1st one also had oil comsumption of 2.5qts in 1,000 miles. Second EOS top won't close properly this time hydraulic rams replaced under warranty. Oil consumption 3/4 qt in 2,500 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10354884, filed 2010-09, 39,000 miles“The contact owns 2007 Volkswagen EOS. The contact started the vehicle and the low oil light was illuminated. The steering wheel was also extremely tight and difficult to turn. The vehicle was restarted after one hour. The warning light was no longer illuminated and the steering wheel resumed normal operation. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was left with the dealer where the contact was awaiting further inspection. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 38,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10361631, filed 2010-10, 38,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10241177Aug 21, 2023Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
- 10237427May 30, 2023Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- 10235138Apr 24, 2023Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- 10228177Dec 12, 2022Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
- 10226224Nov 1, 2022Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
- 10218954Aug 30, 2022Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
- 10217667Aug 3, 2022Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
- 10214809Jun 28, 2022Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include model year 2023 and the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
- 10214807Jun 28, 2022Engine oil consumption measurement.
- 10214472Jun 14, 2022Recommended fuel additive to avoid engine misfires.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Volkswagen EOS
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Volkswagen EOS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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