2010 Volkswagen Eos Airbags Problems
Airbags account for 24 of 69 complaints (35%) on the 2010 Volkswagen Eos, with a median failure mileage of 55,600 miles. Two related recalls exist, covering the Takata inflator issue and a clock spring cover, both with no reported crashes, fires, or injuries.
- Airbags complaints
- 24
- 35% of 69
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 55,600 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Owners report the driver's seat airbag wiring can catch on the seat track, which one owner described as a design defect after a dealer repaired an unrelated steering wheel airbag recall.
- Multiple owners report being notified of the Takata airbag recall (campaign 16v078000) but were told replacement parts were unavailable for many months.
- Several owners state they were never contacted by the dealer despite being on the recall list, and had to check the VIN tool themselves to confirm parts were still not in stock.
- Some owners report waiting six months or longer past the recall notice date without receiving a repair, despite warnings about serious injury risk from the airbag.
When 2010 Volkswagen Eos airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 19, 2015, latest Oct 6, 2018.
Airbags recalls for the 2010 Volkswagen Eos
- NHTSA 18V148000Mar 6, 2018Airbags363,713 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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.
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 supersedes recall 16V-078.
- NHTSA 15V483000Aug 4, 2015Airbags415,825 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
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.
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.
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 free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987.
Airbags complaints by Eos model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are airbag complaints on the 2010 Volkswagen Eos?
- Airbags make up 24 of the 69 total complaints filed for the 2010 Eos, or 35% of all complaints for that year.
- Is there a recall for airbags on the 2010 Volkswagen Eos?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two airbag-related recalls: campaign 18V148000 for the driver's frontal airbag inflator and campaign 15V483000 for a steering wheel clock spring cover.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2010 Eos?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 55,600 miles at the time airbag problems were reported.
- Did the 2010 Eos airbag issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the airbag complaints filed for the 2010 Eos.
- Why did some owners wait so long for the airbag recall repair?
- Multiple owner complaints describe the Takata inflator replacement part being unavailable, with wait times reported at six months or more after the recall notice.