Sell your 2011 Volkswagen Eos for cash

The 2011 Volkswagen Eos is a small car that came with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine. At 15 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2011 Volkswagen Eos at a glance

Body styleSubcompact Cars
Engines2.0L 4-cyl (turbocharged versions available)
TransmissionsManual 6-spd, Automatic (S6)
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline
Fuel economy21–22 city / 30–31 highway / 25 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,300 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂355 grams per mile
Gross vehicle weight rating4,454–4,532 lb
Versions tested by EPA2 configurations
Age15 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 15 years old, most of a 2011 Eos's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a small car, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Eos. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the air bags, typically around 45,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2011 Volkswagen Eos recalls

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2011 Volkswagen Eos. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsMar 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V148000

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 driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Air BagsAug 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V483000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air…

Risk: A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Common 2011 Eos problems

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 2011 Volkswagen Eos with NHTSA. 2 reports involved a crash. Owners reported 1 injury.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Air Bags10
  • Power Train2
  • Service Brakes2
  • Unknown or Other2
  • Electrical System1
  • Electrical System1

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Air Bags45,000 mi
  • Power Train76,000 mi
  • Electrical System100,000 mi
  • Electrical System56,000 mi

2011 Volkswagen Eos service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 851 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2011 Volkswagen Eos. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

1 of them is a warranty extension. Warranty extensions mean the manufacturer agreed to cover a specific repair beyond the normal warranty. They rarely still apply to a car this age, but they point to known weak spots.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Equipment95
  • Electrical System74
  • Engine73
  • Equipment70
  • Engine and Engine Cooling63
  • Air Bags52

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · V0116152014815_20

    Suggested fuel additive

  • OtherSep 2026 · SM 39-2026

    This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

  • OtherAug 2026 · TT 00-13-04_7

    Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 2026 · V0026012081638_2

    Differences between a leak and seepage

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 3 defect investigations covering the 2011 Volkswagen Eos.

Air BagsEA18003 · opened Apr 2018, open

Air Bag Clockspring Failure

In August 2015, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) launched Safety Recall 15V-483 to address the loss of the protection provided by the front driver air bag in several models due to the failure of the clockspring.Debris entry into the steering wheel hub can result in contamination and ultimately failure of

Air BagsRQ17009 · opened Nov 2017, closed May 2018

Air Bag Clockspring Failure

In August 2015, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) launched Safety Recall 15V-483 to address the loss of the protection provided by the front driver air bag in several models due to the failure of the clockspring.Debris entry into the steering wheel hub can result in contamination and ultimately failure of

Air BagsPE15010 · opened Mar 2015, closed Sep 2015Led to recall 15V483000

Air Bag Clockspring Failure

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened an investigation based on consumer allegations of steering wheel clock spring/steering column control module (SCCM) failures in model year (MY) 2012 Volkswagen Passat and CC models.The SCCM is a module within the steering column that incorporates a spiral conductor (a ri

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Selling a 2011 Eos: questions

How much is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2011 Eos that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2011 Eoss that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2011 Eos with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Volkswagen Eos; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2011 Eos?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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