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2009 Volkswagen Eos

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 Eos.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2009 Volkswagen Eos is a passenger car paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and rated at 22/29/25 mpg city/highway/combined, powered by an engine that takes 4.5 quarts of oil in 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40 viscosity. Across the model's complaint history from 2007 through 2016, this model year's 84 total owner complaints—dominated by power train issues and accompanied by two recalls—place it in the upper tier of problem years, below the 2012 peak of 94 but far above the 2015 low of just 3. For researchers, that positioning signals the 2009 Eos belongs to the model's earlier, more troublesome era, making power train inspection a priority.

Model year2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified

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

Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy22/29/25 mpgEPA · 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 06J115403Q. 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 sizeP215-55R16OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06J115403Q alt 06D115562
Engine air filter	1K0129620G alt 06F133843A
Fuel filter	1K0201051K
Spark plug	06H905601A alt 06H905621A
Battery	000915089F alt 000915089E
Front wiper blades	1Q1998002
Serpentine belt	06F260849L alt 06J260849D
Thermostat	06J121113A alt 06H121113B
Cabin air filter	1K1819669 alt 1K0819644B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S6)

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
Weight distribution (front / rear)	58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	22 / 29 / 25 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

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 — 2012 Lux SULEV 2.0 TSI 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 4.5 qt of 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. 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

Engine Coolant	USE G012ABG-A1 COOLANT
Engine Oil	0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 qt
Power Steering Fluid	VW PART NO. G004000

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	14.8 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

89 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	710 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	90 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	720 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	80 rpm
Spark Plug Manufacturer	VW
Spark Plug Gap	0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	18 ft-lbs

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
Optional BCI Group Number	48
Optional BCI Cranking Performance	640 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	47

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	51.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum	87.0 psi
Residual Pressure	43.5 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	58.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum	101.0 psi
Residual Pressure	43.5 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	1.0
Injector Primary Resistance	12.0

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH FN3
Torque Caliper to Bracket	18 ft-lbs / 26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	140 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Brake Application	WITH FN3
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.984 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.984 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.866 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

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

1	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees.	90 degrees
3	90 degrees.	90 degrees
4	Front bolts	6 ft. lbs
5	90 degrees.; Do not re-use old bolts.	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

1	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees.	90 degrees
3	90 degrees.	90 degrees
4	Front bolts	6 ft. lbs
5	90 degrees.; Do not re-use old bolts.	90 degrees

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; Starting at center and working outward, tighten all fasteners alternately and evenly.	90 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

44 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

2 ft. lbs., step 2: 7

2 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

4 ft. lbs., step 2: 9 ft. lbs., step 3: 12 ft. lbs., step 4: 18

4 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

2 ft. lbs., step 2: 7

2 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 every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 18,600 mi.

Every 9,300 mi	Windshield Washer System (inspect)
Every 10,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 18,600 mi	Battery (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 20,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Suspension Shock or Strut (inspect)
At 37,500 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 37,500 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (leak inspection) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace) · Underbody (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Convertible Top (inspect) · Door Stop (lubricate) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Exterior Lighting (inspect)
Every 56,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

The 2009 Volkswagen Eos represents a sharp escalation in federal trouble reports within its generation, more than doubling complaints from 47 in 2008 to 84, while triggering the model line's first two recalls alongside 656 technical service bulletins. Positioned at the onset of a volatile early arc that peaks again in 2012, this 2009 spike implies unresolved manufacturing or design issues that carried into subsequent model years. Power Train concerns dominate the 2009 landscape with 32 reported incidents, followed by Service Brakes (9) and Engine (4), though the data does not specify the underlying root causes for these failures. While crash complaints are low (4) and fire complaints are non-existent, the abrupt shift from zero recalls in 2007-2008 to two recalls in 2009 signals a statistically problematic transition year. Consequently, buyers should approach the 2009 Eos with caution, demanding thorough documentation that the power train is sound and both recalls have been properly remedied before purchasing.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

656

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 84 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train32

Service Brakes9

Engine4

Electronic Stability Control (Esc),Service Brakes4

Electrical System,Service Brakes3

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)2

Air Bags2

Vehicle Speed Control2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V913000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipReported 20/12/2016

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6… Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control module software to improve the module's self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic…

09V333000Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 20/08/2009

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2008 AND AUGUST 2009. THE WIRING HARNESS OF A TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN THE DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX (DSG) MAY HAVE… Remedy: VOLKSWAGEN WILL REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE WITH UPDATED SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 656 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TT 10-18-02_2	2026-06-18	Engine	Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
TT 13-20-01_3	2026-06-18	Engine	Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
V6919012010479_17	2026-06-11	Air Bags	Inquiries
V1719012012855_81	2026-06-04	Engine	Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
VOS-26-21	2026-03-27	Engine	This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the…

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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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 47 battery Vehicles taking 4.5 qt Engine oil filter 06J115403Q Engine air filter 1K0129620G 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 2009 Eos take?

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

Does the 2009 Eos have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Eos get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 29 highway / 25 combined mpg.