Hyundai Genesis vs Volkswagen Eos
Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Hyundai Genesis
- Total complaints
- 1,235
- Avg per model year
- 138
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 10
- Most complained year
- 2015 (289)
Top problems: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Engine
Volkswagen Eos
- Total complaints
- 400
- Avg per model year
- 43
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 7
- Most complained year
- 2012 (94)
Top problems: Air Bags, Power Train, Engine
Complaints by model year
| Year | Hyundai Genesis | Volkswagen Eos | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 96 | 4 | ||
| 2015 | 289 | 3 | ||
| 2014 | 22 | 40 | ||
| 2013 | 126 | 26 | ||
| 2012 | 259 | 94 | ||
| 2011 | 121 | 18 | ||
| 2010 | 88 | 69 | ||
| 2009 | 234 | 84 |
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.