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2014 Volkswagen Eos

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Eos.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AM-S6)

The 2014 Volkswagen Eos is a front-wheel-drive passenger car powered by a turbocharged engine and paired with a six-speed automated manual transmission, achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 22 city, 30 highway, and 25 combined mpg. With 40 total owner complaints on file, its most frequently reported issue involves the air bag system, and the model year carries three recalls. Within the Eos’s 2007–2016 complaint history—where the 2012 model peaked at 94 complaints and the 2015 model dropped to just three—the 2014 sits near the middle, indicating a moderate reliability record that researchers should weigh against the noted air bag concerns.

Model year2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy22/30/25 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

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified

Tire size235-45R17OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06J115403Q
Engine air filter	1K0129620G
Fuel filter	1K0201051K
Spark plug	06H905601A alt 06H905621A
Battery	000915089C alt 000915089E
Front wiper blades	1Q1998002
Serpentine belt	06J260849D
Thermostat	06J121113C alt 06H121113B
Cabin air filter	1K1819669 alt 1K0819644B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (AM-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	3516 lb
Track (front / rear)	61 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	22 / 30 / 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
2012	Lux SULEV 2.0 TSI Convertible 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.50 sec	15.10 sec	200 hp	FWD
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

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

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.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

89 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
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	1.10-1.22 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Optional BCI Group Number	48
Optional BCI Cranking Performance	640 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	540 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	58.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum	101.0 psi
Residual Pressure	43.5 psi
Engine Compression	159

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH CII 41
Torque Caliper to Bracket	26 ft-lbs / 22 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Brake Application	WITH BOSCH 20H / WITH FN3
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.394 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.394 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.866 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Torque to Knuckle — tightening sequence 1 stages

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

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

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 60,000 mi.

Every 10,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level)
Every 20,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Suspension Shock or Strut (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Convertible Top (inspect) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 60,000 mi	Air Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Spark Plugs (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.

The 2014 Volkswagen Eos records 40 complaints and 3 recalls, positioning it between the generation's peak complaint year of 2012, which saw 94 complaints, and the significantly quieter 2015 model year with only 3 complaints. Technical Service Bulletins remain elevated at 944 for 2014, mirroring the high counts of 970 and 977 in 2012 and 2013 before dropping to 677 in 2015. Federal data specifies that 27 of the 40 complaints filed for 2014 relate to Air Bags, though there are zero reported crash or fire complaints for this year. Investigations decreased to 1 for 2014, down from 3 in the preceding 2012 and 2013 cycles, indicating a slight regulatory de-escalation. While the complaint volume is less than half of the 2012 peak, the persistent high TSB count suggests this model year retains higher service activity than the final production years. Prospective buyers should consider this a moderate risk purchase that requires verifying the 3 recalls are addressed, whereas the 2015 model offers a statistically stronger reliability profile based on the provided federal record.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

944

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

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 Bags27

Electrical System3

Power Train2

Seat Belts1

Unknown Or Other,Visibility/Wiper1

Steering,Air Bags1

Air Bags,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Electrical System,Air Bags,Vehicle Speed Control1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V329000Unknown Or OtherReported 16/05/2018

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI… Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began…

18V148000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 06/03/2018

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the… Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 944 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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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 47 battery Engine oil filter 06J115403Q Engine air filter 1K0129620G Fuel filter 1K0201051K Spark plug 06H905601A

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2014 Eos have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 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 / 30 highway / 25 combined mpg.