2012 Volkswagen Eos air bags problems
64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2012 Volkswagen Eos — 68% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My airbag light came on my 2012 EOS and Vw dealer said it was a Clock Spring part issue causing it part number (5K0-953-569-AL) I mentioned this is a safety issue as it also disabled my horn on steering wheel and was pretty sure VW had a recall/bulletin or campaign on this issue. Appears for some…”
filed Mar 20, 2026
“In an accident I was struck by another vehicle that swerved into my lane at a very high rate of speed. His vehicle struck my car on the drivers side front quater panel just after the head light and continued past the drivers door. Air bags failed to deploy causing injuries to my head and body. In a…”
filed Mar 2, 2025
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
- Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause…Campaign 16V078000 · Feb 10, 2016
- 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% |
| 2010 Eos | 24 | 35% |
| 2009 Eos | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 Eos | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 Eos | 13 | 33% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 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.