2010 Volkswagen Eos problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (21) · Power Train (20) · Service Brakes (5)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
49 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2018-03-06 · campaign 18V148000 · 363,713 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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 may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
Air Bags:frontal 2015-08-04 · campaign 15V483000 · 415,825 vehicles
Defect: 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 bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal 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.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel clock spring if the air bag light is off. If the airbag light is on and the steering wheel clock spring requires replacement, dealers will install a new steering wheel clock spring. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987.
Service bulletins (785)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-09-17 · V0116152014815_20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suggested fuel additive
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-09 · SM 39-2026 · Other
this special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-06 · TT 00-13-04_7 · Other
permission to change daily order upgraded to red order
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-04 · V0026012081638_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
differences between a leak and seepage
Electrical System 2026-07-15 · VOS-26-42 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a notice for software changes with the odis diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: a software fix is needed to correct the issue: da 0019 - hotfix 12-v battery test(s) – no battery diagnosis - inconclusive test result.
Engine 2026-07-09 · V1718062017813_24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
oil consumption measurement and electronic oil consumption measurement
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What owners report
2023-01-30 · Engine“drove the car to the bank when trying to leave the car would not start. we towed the car to the volkswagen dealership `and they said it the engine and some other faults totaling over $21000.00 now the car is back home and not repaired.…”
2022-10-17 · Power Train · 149,000 mi“the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen eos. the contact stated while coming to a complete stop, the vehicle stalled. the message "transmission overheating. see owner’s manual" was displayed. the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. the contact was able to continue driving. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that they …”
2022-01-12 · Service Brakes, Air:antilock:abs Warning Light · 50,000 mi“the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen eos. the contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle loss motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. the contact stated that white smoke started coming from the vehicle. the contact steered the vehicle to the side of the road. the contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where the …”
2021-11-17 · Power Train“have owned the vehicle 2017 eos..like religion ..i have the vehicle servied regularly oil changes and basic maintenance as prescribed by my mechanic 97,517 and the motor goes out ...in a busy intersection no power lights "all come on'' looks like a christmas tree on my dash... tow to my mechanic ..catastrophic engine failure..he tells me... how ca…”
2021-05-08 · Service Brakes“abs control module is displaying fault code 01130; this is a recall on certain vw and audi's manufactured in 2009 thru 2014. car is skidding on wet road as this affects traction control, too. has vw considered a broader recall of the abs module.…”
2021-01-23 · Service Brakes · 109,000 mi“esp/abs error. lights on. i almost crashed into someone's car due to my abs brakes failing on me. i was on the highway driving approximately 75 miles per hour. came up on a traffic jam at a stand still. scariest moment of my life. though i was going to die. this needs to be addressed immediately.…”
2021-01-03 · Service Brakes · 160,000 mi“when the abs, brake and other lights came on, the car was in motion. it was after applying the brakes where i skid and the lights came on. i live in an area with snow and my abs has not worked since the light came on, making driving very unsafe. i'm aware previous models of my car have had issues with defective or failed abs systems/anti-skid/braki…”
2020-10-03 · Unknown Or Other · 96,000 mi“the car gear prnds flashes. the car doesnt do into gear. when put in reverse, the car stays in neutral. very dangerous situations can arise in the highway sometimes the car fails. needs to be restarted.…”
2020-09-17 · Steering · 97,200 mi“sept 20515 - safety recall 69l2 - steering wheel clock spring, replaced 2016 - went out again 9-20, 5 years later. vw denied replacement as it is not considered a safety issue and the airbag light doesn't stay on. the horn, doesn't work, or other control on steering column. steering wheel started squeaking in aug. 2020. it stared as i was driving…”
2020-08-27 · Service Brakes · 44,466 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen eos. the contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the anti brake system warning indicator light illuminated. in addition, there was an abnormal beeping noise detected. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised to contact the local dealer. the vehicle was then taken to volks…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.