repaired · 2019 Q4
Driver side: inflator module
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…
2010 Volkswagen EOSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 69 owner complaints about the 2010 Volkswagen EOS, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-148 the manufacturer reports only 56% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 30, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Volkswagen EOS has problems
69 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
24Air bags
22Power train
9Engine
6Service brakes
5Electrical system
3Steering
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Exterior lighting
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
77 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 24 | 0 |
| Power train | 22 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2010 Volkswagen EOS recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Air bags: frontal
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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other EOS year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the EOS median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2010 Volkswagen EOS safety ratings
2010 Volkswagen Eos Convertible w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 Volkswagen EOS, and the recalls they led to.
- Clockspring failureNo recall
- Air Bag Clockspring FailureLed to recall 15V-483
- Air Bag Clockspring FailureNo recall
In owners' words
What EOS owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
LAST WEEK, WHILE TURNING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A SOUND LIKE RUBBER GRINDING. IMMEDIATELY, AN ERROR MESSAGE APPEARED INDICATING AN AIRBAG FAILURE. THE FOLLOWING DAY, WHILE DRIVING ON A 4-LANE HIGHWAY, ANOTHER VEHICLE BEGAN A LANE CHANGE WHILE I WAS IN ITS BLIND SPOT. I APPLIED…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN EOS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V148000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED ROMANO VOLKSWAGEN AT [PHONE] (5431 N BURDICK ST, FAYETTEVILLE, NY 13066) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE…
I HAVE REPLACED MY CLOCK SPRING TWICE IN 3 YEARS, AT THE SAME DEALERSHIP, SOUTHEAST VW IN SANTA ANA, CA. MY STEERING WHEEL WILL MAKE A NOISE AND ALL CONTROLS WILL STOP WORKING AND AIRBAG LIGHT WILL TURN ON. I BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR THE AIRBAG RECALL AND THEY ARE NOW STATING THE CLOCK SPRING IS…
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