2010 Volkswagen EOS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other EOS years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Volkswagen EOS. That ranks 3rd out of 10 EOS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (24 complaints, 35%), typically at around 55,600 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 69owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Volkswagen EOS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 24 | 35% | 55,600 | — | — |
| Power Train | 22 | 32% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 9 | 13% | 36,178 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 9% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 7% | 62,133 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 4% | 97,200 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 4% | 56,200 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3% | 73,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 25 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 107 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 26,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Volkswagen EOS recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: 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.
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.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: 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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Air Bag Clockspring Failure (EA18003) — opened Apr 18, 2018, still open.
- Air Bag Clockspring Failure (RQ17009) — opened Nov 13, 2017, closed May 4, 2018.
- Air Bag Clockspring Failure (PE15010) — opened Mar 24, 2015, closed Sep 28, 2015, led to recall 15V483000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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.
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen EOS. The contact stated while coming to a complete stop, the vehicle stalled. The message "Transmission Overheating. See Ownerâs Manual" was displayed. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was…
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…
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…
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.
Other Volkswagen EOS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 EOS | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 EOS | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 EOS | 40 | 3 |
| 2013 EOS | 26 | 4 |
| 2012 EOS | 94 | 4 |
| 2011 EOS | 18 | 2 |
| 2010 | 69 | 2 |
| 2009 EOS | 84 | 2 |
| 2008 EOS | 47 | 0 |
| 2007 EOS | 40 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Volkswagen EOS?
Owners most often report air bags, power train, engine problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 24 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Volkswagen EOS?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Volkswagen EOS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other EOS model years, the 2010 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.