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2010 Volkswagen Eos Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2010 Volkswagen Eos has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 779,538 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 18V148000 2018-03-06 363,713 affected
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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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…

AIR BAGS 15V483000 2015-08-04 415,825 affected
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…

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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…

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
24
POWER TRAIN
21
ENGINE
9
SERVICE BRAKES
6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
STEERING
3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
Total complaints84

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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.”

ENGINE · reported 2023-01-06

“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…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2022-09-30

“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…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2021-10-29

“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.”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2021-04-20

“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.”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2021-01-05

“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…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2020-12-27

“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.”

ENGINE · reported 2020-09-04

“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.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2020-09-04

Defect investigations

Investigation EA18003 Opened 2018-04-18 · 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…

Investigation EA18003 Opened 2018-04-18 · 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…

Investigation EA18003 Opened 2018-04-18 · 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…

Investigation PE15010 Opened 2015-03-24 · closed 2015-09-28

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…

Investigation PE15010 Opened 2015-03-24 · closed 2015-09-28

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…

Investigation PE15010 Opened 2015-03-24 · closed 2015-09-28

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…

Investigation RQ17009 Opened 2017-11-13 · closed 2018-05-04

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…

Investigation RQ17009 Opened 2017-11-13 · closed 2018-05-04

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…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2010 Volkswagen Eos as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.