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…
2011 Volkswagen EOSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2011 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 May 10, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Volkswagen EOS has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
2Electrical system
2Power train
2Service brakes
1Engine
1Forward collision avoidance
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 10 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2011 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
2011 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
2011 Volkswagen EOS safety ratings
2011 Volkswagen EOS C FWD 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 2011 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.
TAKATA RECALL. RECEIVE NOTICE THAT I HAVE FAULTY TAKATA AIRBAGS A FEW YEARS AGO. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR LATER I RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT A TEMPORARY REPAIR WAS AVAILABLE THAT WOULD SWAP THE ORIGINAL AIRBAG WITH A REPLACEMENT MODULE OF THE ORIGINAL DESIGN THAT DID NOT INCLUDE A DRYING AGENT. THAT…
I RECEIVED A LETTER IN APRIL 2016 REGARDING A TAKATA SDI DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG RECALL.. TO DATE NO ONE IS ABLE TO TELL ME WHETHER THE CAR HAS BEEN RECALLED AND IS IN NEED OF REPAIRS. I HAVE CHECKED THE WEBSITE PERIODICALLY BUT FIND IT UNHELPFUL AND CONFUSING. WHAT S GOING ON WITH THE RECALL??
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN EOS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL…
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