Sell your 2016 Volkswagen Eos for cash

The 2016 Volkswagen Eos is a small car that came with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine. At 10 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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2016 Volkswagen Eos at a glance

Body style	Subcompact Cars
Engines	2.0L 4-cyl (turbocharged versions available)
Transmissions	Automatic (AM-S6)
Drive	Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel	Premium Gasoline
Fuel economy	22 city / 30 highway / 25 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost	$3,300 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂	354 grams per mile
EPA fuel economy score	6 out of 10
EPA greenhouse gas score	6 out of 10
Gross vehicle weight rating	4,498 lb
Versions tested by EPA	1 configuration
Age	10 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 10 years old, a 2016 Eos is newer than most junk cars, so working parts like the engine, transmission and body panels are in demand from rebuilders and parts buyers.
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 2016 Eos. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the electrical system. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2016 Volkswagen Eos recalls

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2016 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 BagsJan 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V014000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder 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.

Unknown or OtherMay 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V329000

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 vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not…

Risk: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Common 2016 Eos problems

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2016 Volkswagen Eos with NHTSA. 1 report involved a fire.

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

Electrical System2
Electrical System1
Engine1
Power Train1
Seats1

Typical mileage when problems were reported

Electrical System20,000 mi

2016 Volkswagen Eos service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 568 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2016 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

Equipment86
Engine55
Equipment54
Engine and Engine Cooling49
Electrical System48
Air Bags42

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).

Other Volkswagen Eos years

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Other 2016 Volkswagen models

Selling a 2016 Eos: questions

How much is a 2016 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 2016 Eos that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2016 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 2016 Eos with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 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 2016 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

EPA fuel economy data (specs and MPG)fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA recallsnhtsa.gov
NHTSA complaints, service bulletins and investigationsnhtsa.gov

Data retrieved October 2026.

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