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2014 Volkswagen EOS Electrical system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
12%of 41 total for the year
Median mileage
80,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Volkswagen EOS, 12% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 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 have the RNS510 radio which the NHTSA has received concerns about and there are several Tec Bulletins in regards to the radio not functioning properly. When this radio goes out due to the need of over priced software update, we loose our Bluetooth and backup cameras! …”

NHTSA complaint #11654642, filed 2025-04

“1) The flip up backup camera, yes it is available for inspection. I do have intentions to try and fix it like all the others unless asked to wait. 2) we bought a car with a backup camera for the safety of our 19 year old and others around her after she has crashed her car going fwd, we would hate for her to miss something backwards since she is only 4’10’ 3) yes it has been confirmed by an independent service center, certified by Volkswagen. They confirmed that the wires have broken and a new camera is needed. This is a very common issue. 4) no the component has not been inspected. …”

NHTSA complaint #11485586, filed 2022-09

“The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen EOS. The contact stated that while operating, a burning odor was present inside the cabin of the vehicle. Later, while operating the vehicle, the front driver's side seat became extremely hot, causing the driver's back and legs to become burned. The contact indicated that the burn injuries would later require medical treatment. The contact indicated that the sweater worn was also charred, and a small burn hole was present in the sweater. …”

NHTSA complaint #11682476, filed 2025-08, 80,000 miles

“1)The tubing that takes the windshield fluid from the tank to the actual sprayers and the heating element for the washer fluid (not important but was also damaged due to flaw in design. Yes it is still available for inspection. 2)Under Ohio Administrative Code 4501:2-1-16, every motor vehicle manufactured after January 1, 1968, must be equipped with a windshield washer system maintained in operable condition at all times, capable of cleaning the windshield to provide a clear view for the driver. Due to their flaw in design there are years of Eos’s without just this! …”

NHTSA complaint #11774152, filed 2026-10

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2014512%
2013415%
201266%
2011211%
201057%
20091518%
2008715%
200738%

Other parts of the 2014 Volkswagen EOS

Air bags
31 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Volkswagen EOS

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology