2010 Volkswagen Eos air bags problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2010 Volkswagen Eos — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Oct 6, 2018
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 volkswagen eos. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v148000 (air bags). The contact called romano volkswagen at 315-637-4491 (5431 n burdick st, fayetteville, ny 13066) and was informed that the parts were not available. The…”
filed Aug 10, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause…Campaign 18V148000 · Mar 6, 2018
- In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral…Campaign 15V483000 · Aug 4, 2015
Related service bulletins
Inquiries
V6919012010479_17 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 11, 2026
Air Bags problems in other Eos years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Eos | 31 | 78% |
| 2013 Eos | 19 | 73% |
| 2012 Eos | 64 | 68% |
| 2009 Eos | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 Eos | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 Eos | 13 | 33% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Volkswagen Eos
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.