VW Eos 1(1F)
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
260 PS
3.6L V6 FSI Benzin
V6 cabriolet coupé de luxe
Fun to Drive!160 PS
1.4L TSI Twincharger Benzin
6 weaknesses
Stay Away!Engine Overview
The VW Eos 1 is available with 9 engine variants — from 116 to 260 hp.
The VW 2.0L TDI (Diesel, 140 PS) has the BMM (2.0L TDI) — rated: "Be Careful", 5 known weaknesses.
The VW 2.0L TDI CR (Diesel, 140 PS) has the CFFB (2.0L TDI CR) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
The VW 1.4L TSI (Benziner, 122 PS) has the CAXA (1.4L TSI) — rated: "Stay Away!", 5 known weaknesses.
The VW 1.4L TSI Twincharger (Benziner, 160 PS) has the CAVD (1.4L TSI Twincharger) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The VW 1.6L FSI (Benziner, 116 PS) has the BLF (1.6L FSI) — rated: "Be Careful", 5 known weaknesses.
The VW 2.0L FSI (Benziner, 150 PS) has the BVY (2.0L FSI) — rated: "Be Careful", 5 known weaknesses.
The VW 2.0L TFSI (Benziner, 200 PS) has the BWA (2.0L TFSI) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
The VW 3.2L VR6 (Benziner, 250 PS) has the BUB (3.2L VR6) — rated: "Be Careful", 8 known weaknesses.
The VW 3.6L V6 FSI (Benziner, 260 PS) has the CDVA (3.6L V6 FSI) — rated: "Be Careful", 5 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Steel folding roof leaks: water ingress through seals Drain channels in the A-pillars and rain drainage of the five-piece folding roof become blocked. Water enters the interior, boot, and hydraulic block. Regular cleaning of the 4 drain holes is essential. Symptoms: Damp headliner; wet spare wheel well or boot after rain; water smell inside from 60,000 km | Medium | |
| Folding roof hydraulic pump defective The steel folding roof hydraulic pump fails at high mileage or after water ingress. The roof can no longer open or close. Dealer replacement costs over 1,600 €; used pumps available from 90 €. Symptoms: Folding roof stops mid-way when opening or closing; error message on display; roof movement becomes hesitant from 100,000 km | Medium | |
| Water ingress at A-pillar / drain hose The drain hose in the roof pillar becomes detached from the coupling piece and directs rainwater into the A-pillar instead of outside. Mainly affects vehicles before the 2010 facelift. Damp interior trim and wet driver-side floor mats are typical symptoms. Symptoms: Damp A-pillar trim on the inside; wet floor mats on driver or passenger side after rain; musty smell inside from 80,000 km | Low | |
| Sunroof motor gear worn The plastic gears in the sunroof motor wear out and start slipping. The glass sunroof no longer opens or closes fully, or becomes stuck in the middle position. Symptoms: Glass roof doesn't travel fully open or closed; stops mid-position; ratcheting noise when operating; system fault message for roof from 150,000 km | Medium |
Top Reported Issues
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 66 weaknesses have been documented for the VW Eos 1 (2006–2015) — 53 engine-related and 13 vehicle-related. 2 problem engines: CAXA (1.4L TSI), CAVD (1.4L TSI Twincharger). Typical issues affect Body, Rust, Other, Suspension.
Eos (BMM, 2006–2008) — Be Careful: Timing belt snaps when overdue, Unit injector elements worn, EGR valve and cooler coked up. Power: 140 PS.
Eos (CFFB, 2008–2010) — Be Careful: EA189 Dieselgate recall CFFB 103 kW, EGR cooler leaking (EA189), Defective clutch pressure plate. Power: 140 PS.
Eos (CFFB, 2010–2015) — Be Careful: EA189 Dieselgate recall CFFB 103 kW, EGR cooler leaking (EA189), Defective clutch pressure plate. Power: 136–140 PS.
Eos (BWA, 2006–2008) — Be Careful: High-pressure pump cam follower wears camshaft, Timing belt wear — observe replacement interval, Increased oil consumption from piston rings. Power: 200 PS.
Eos (BUB, 2006–2009) — Be Careful: Timing chain stretch — complex 2-chain system, DSG DQ250 mechatronics unit failed, Camshaft adjusters rattle / failed. Power: 250 PS.
Eos (BVY, 2006–2008) — Be Careful: Timing chain and camshaft drive wear, Camshaft and rocker arms scored, Intake ports and valves coked up. Power: 150 PS.
Eos (BLF, 2006–2007) — Be Careful: Timing chain and tensioner worn, High-pressure pump follower worn, High-pressure pump cam follower damages camshaft. Power: 116 PS.
Eos (CAXA, 2007–2010) — Stay Away!: Timing chain prematurely worn EA111, Timing chain stretched / tensioner failed, Increased oil consumption. Power: 122 PS.
Eos (CAVD, 2009–2010) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretches — engine damage risk, Piston ring land failure and massive oil consumption, Supercharger magnetic clutch failed. Power: 160 PS.
Eos (CDVA, 2009–2010) — Be Careful: Carbon deposits on intake valves (FSI), Ignition coils failed — misfires, Timing chain wear. Power: 260 PS.
What to watch out for with the VW Eos? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee