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2010 Volkswagen Eos Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Volkswagen Eos, most often about the air bags (35% of complaints, typically around 55,500 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Eos model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2010 Volkswagen Eos problems
Air bags
24 complaints · 35%Half of these problems showed up before 55,500 miles.
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 the brakes, and…
Driver's seat airbag is defective. This was discovered when the vw dealer repaired the steering wheel airbag on recall. I've researched the seat airbag and taken to an independent master auto mechanic who told me the wiring to the seat airbag is getting caught on the drivers seat track. Definitely, an assembly design…
Transmission
22 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Driving the car in traffic, the dsg transmission fluid is too hot. I got a whiff of burning transmission fluid accompanied by hot air. Oil low pressure warning light is illuminated and the car needs to be pull over. Vw dealership check the car and said the transmission is ok, but the dual-cluch is the problem.…
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Eos. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the transmission failed. The contact stated that the vehicle began sputtering and the rpms increased rapidly. In addition, the vehicle would not engage in the reverse position when prompted. The contact pulled…
Engine
10 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles.
At 33882 miles, the rear main seal is leaking and the pcv valve will need to be replaced. Repair was identified during routine maintenance appointment at the dealer.
I first notice this problem while on the highway at a speed of 65mph. The engine would stall out for a couple of seconds and then work just fine. The epc and service engine light would come on and off during these stall out periods. This would happen off and on for the next several months. Sometimes when I started the…
Brakes
7 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 56,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock.
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Eos. When the vehicle was started, the anti lock brake system and the traction control system warning indicators began flashing. The vehicle was driven to its destination, but the warning indicators remained illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure.…
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…
Electrical
5 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles.
Initially, the left front and rear lights stopped working. After a day, the started to work again. A week later almost all exterior lights and indicators ceased working. This was the case when the car was moving and stationary. I took the car to the vw dealership and they fixed the problem. The issue was a melted…
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Eos. While driving the vehicle, it independently shifted into neutral. The anti skid control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to be operated by restarting the vehicle numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had a…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 4%I have been experiencing a sudden & complete loss of power while driving between 0-40 MPH on numerous and continuing occasions (2010 vw Eos lux). The problem started at about 60,000 miles, lasts about 4-5 seconds at a time, and occurs randomly. Perhaps the most common speed during the occurrences is about 25 MPH.…
Steering
3 complaints · 4%The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Eos. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure recurred two times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number…
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 broken and are wanting to…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 4%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 the brakes, and…
In 2015, there was a recall for the clock spring. A repair was made, not a replacement when the vehicle had approximately 30,000 miles on it. In sept. 2018 at approximately 56,000 miles, the airbag light came on and all steering wheel controls were lost including the horn. Vw is refusing to cover the repair under the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Volkswagen Eos recalls
Air bags: 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 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.
Full defect summary
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.
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 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.
Full defect summary
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 bag.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Air bag clockspring failure
Summary
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 of the clockspring in 2010-2014 model year (my) cc, passat, eos, golf, gti, tiguan, jetta and jetta sportwagen models.contamination of the clockspring can cause the ribbon cable to tear resulting in loss of the electrical connection to the front driver air bag and any steering wheel mounted controls.the loss of the electrical connection to the front driver air bag will result in i
Air bag clockspring failure
Summary
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 of the clockspring in 2010-2014 model year (my) cc, passat, eos, golf, gti, tiguan, jetta and jetta sportwagen models.contamination of the clockspring can cause the ribbon cable to tear resulting in loss of the electrical connection to the front driver air bag and any steering wheel mounted controls.the loss of the electrical connection to the front driver air bag will result in i
Air bag clockspring failure
Summary
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 ribbon cable) to electrically connect the steering wheel to the vehicle's electrical system while allowing for the turning of the steering wheel.complainants alleged that that the clock spring failed while driving and without warning.when the sccm fails electrically, an air bag warning light is illuminated on the dash of the vehicle.if a vehicle with a failed sccm were to be invo
Questions about the 2010 Volkswagen Eos
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Volkswagen Eos?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (24 complaints, typically around 55,500 miles); transmission (22 complaints, typically around 78,000 miles); engine (10 complaints, typically around 36,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Volkswagen Eos have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 6, 2018 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Volkswagen Eos?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Eos model year since 2000, with 69 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.