2014 Volkswagen EOS Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 Volkswagen EOS, 5% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,800 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.
“While driving at approx. 30 MPH <1 mile from home the transmission suddenly downshifted into first gear, and my wife was thrown into the steering wheel as the seatbelt did not catch. The car was driven home at 10 MPH and parked. I drove it around the block approx. 30 minutes later and experienced the same thing from 25 MPH on a neighborhood street. Again, the seatbelt did not restrain me when the car suddenly downshifted. In both cases, the check engine light illuminated, and the transmission malfunction indicator came on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10671558, filed 2015-01, 7,600 miles“While driving on hwy at approx. 50 MPH, automatic transmission shifted by itself to neutral. Unable to shift back to drive, pulled over and using breaks was able to stop vehicle on emergency lane. Was able then to change gear to park. Turn off car and start again. Called mechanic who had previously heard of neutral switch vw issues. This EOS only has 26,000 miles and is 4 yrs old since purchased new. Thus still covered by powertrain warranty until april 2019. …”
NHTSA complaint #11141220, filed 2018-10, 26,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11025439Oct 9, 2025Diagnosing Manual Transmission Noise
- 11023836Sep 15, 2025This supporting FAQ is for the Turbocharger Limited Warranty Extension Class Action Settlement. This extension includes 2008-2015 GTI and Golf R*, 2012-2013 VW Beetle*, 2009 VW…
- 11008861Sep 17, 2024Fluid requirements
- 11008851Sep 17, 2024Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid
- 11008860Sep 11, 2024Manual transmission noise diagnosing
- 10238310Jun 21, 2023Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements
- 10238309Jun 15, 2023Noise Diagnostic for Manual Transmission vehicles.
- 10218953Aug 25, 2022Manual transmission noise diagnostic assistance
- 10214473Jun 14, 2022Auto Trans fluid requirements.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Volkswagen EOS
31 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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