2013 Volkswagen Eos air bags problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2013 Volkswagen Eos — 73% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Eos. The contact stated while having a routine check at the dealer, the mechanic informed the contact that the horn was not functioning and that the clockspring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to an…”
filed May 12, 2023
“In normal driving, I turned steering wheel to pull into a parking space and there was a snap in the steering wheel. This sound was the electrical connection to the steering wheel breaking away. I lost key functions from the steering wheel including the airbag, horn, and steering mounted controls.”
filed Dec 7, 2020
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% |
| 2012 Eos | 64 | 68% |
| 2010 Eos | 24 | 35% |
| 2009 Eos | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 Eos | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 Eos | 13 | 33% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 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.