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2007 Volkswagen Eos

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Eos.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2007 Volkswagen Eos is a passenger car built on the Golf/Jetta platform, powered by a four-cylinder engine that requires 4.4 quarts of 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40 oil. With 40 total owner complaints—the most common issue involving the air bags—and zero recalls, this first model year of the Eos generation (2007–2016) sits at a lower complaint count than the peak year of 2012, which saw 94 complaints, suggesting that the 2007 model represents a relatively stable entry point in the vehicle’s reliability history.

Model year2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2007

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.4 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40OEM · verified

Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 540 CCA battery, OE oil filter 066115111A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 540 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP235-45R17OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	066115111A alt 070115562
Engine air filter	06F133843A alt 1K0129620
Fuel filter	1K0201051K alt 6Q0201051J
Spark plug	06H905601A alt 101905606A
Battery	000915105AD alt 1Q0998105
Front wiper blades	1Q1998002
Serpentine belt	022145933AP alt 06F260849L
Thermostat	022121113 alt 06B121119C
Cabin air filter	1K1819669 alt 1K0819644B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	173.6 in
Overall width	70.5 in
Overall height	56.7 in
Wheelbase	101.6 in
Curb weight	3505 lb
Track (front / rear)	61 / 60.2 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Eos of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.5–7.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.50 sec — 2007 3.2L Convertible

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2007	3.2L Convertible 3.2L V6	6.50 sec	15.10 sec	250 hp	FWD
2007	2.0T Convertible 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.60 sec	15.10 sec	200 hp	FWD
2007	3.2L Convertible 3.2L V6	6.70 sec	15.10 sec	250 hp	FWD
2007	2.0T Convertible 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.90 sec	15.40 sec	200 hp	FWD
2007	2.0T Convertible 2.0L Turbo I-4	7.30 sec	15.70 sec	200 hp	FWD
2012	Lux SULEV 2.0 TSI Convertible 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.50 sec	15.10 sec	200 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.4 qt of 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 engine oil, FINAL DRIVE W/01M: USE AUDI PART NO. G052145 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil	FINAL DRIVE W/01M: USE AUDI PART NO. G052145
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.7 Pints
Engine Coolant	USE G012ABG-A1 COOLANT
Engine Oil	0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	4.4 qt
Engine Oil	0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	5.8 qt
Power Steering Fluid	VW PART NO. G004000

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.3 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	9.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

89 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	710 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	90 rpm

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.10-1.21 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	3.54-4.55 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	540 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	48

Service checks

Pressure Test	14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20-23 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188 °F
Injector Primary Resistance	14-20 ohms
Engine Compression	145
Engine Compression	145

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH FS III
Torque to Knuckle	18 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	18 ft-lbs / 26 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Brake Application	WITH FS III
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.866 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.866 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.784 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

6 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

7 ft. lbs., step 2: 90

7 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	29.5 ft. lbs.	29.5 ft. lbs
2	turn 90 degrees	90 degrees
3	turn 90 degrees; Do not re-use bolts.	90 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

44 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

At 5,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 5,000 mi	Brake System (inspect)
Every 10,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Neutral Safety Switch (test) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
At 20,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Stop (lubricate) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 40,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Convertible Top (inspect) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level) · Rollover Protection System (inspect) · Sunroof Assembly (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 mi	Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

As the Eos generation’s debut year, the 2007 model recorded 40 complaints, zero recalls, zero investigations, and 427 TSBs. Compared with subsequent years, federal actions escalated markedly—recalls began in 2009 and peaked at four in 2012 and 2013, while investigations started in 2008 and reached three annually from 2010 through 2013—placing 2007 before the generation’s peak in reported federal actions. Complaints also trended upward after launch, climbing to a high of 94 in 2012 before declining toward the end of production, though 2007’s complaint count still exceeded that of later years such as 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2016. Owner reports for 2007 centered on Air Bags (11), Power Train (6), Structure (3), and Engine & Engine Cooling (2), with four crash-related complaints and zero fire complaints, though the data does not specify underlying causes. Given that it is the sole model year in this record with no recalls and no federal investigations, the 2007 Eos stands as one of the cleaner years to buy within the generation, provided a thorough pre-purchase inspection addresses its 427 TSBs and air-bag complaint volume.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

427

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

4 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’07’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 40 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags11

Power Train6

Structure3

Engine & Engine Cooling2

Engine2

Unknown Or Other2

Seat Belts2

Structure,Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 427 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
V171901201285565	2023-08-21	Engine And Engine Cooling	Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
V171901201285562	2023-05-30	Engine And Engine Cooling	Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V171901201285560	2023-04-24	Engine And Engine Cooling	Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V941901201152119	2022-12-12	Equipment	Update model year applicability to include 2023.
V171901201285556	2022-12-12	Engine And Engine Cooling	Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 47 battery Vehicles taking 4.4 qt Engine oil filter 066115111A Engine air filter 06F133843A Fuel filter 1K0201051K Spark plug 06H905601A

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Eos take?

4.4 qt of 0W-40, 5W-30 OR 5W-40 MEETING VW SPECIFICATION 502.00, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Eos have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.