Volkswagen EOS Recalls (2010-2016)
The Volkswagen EOS has been the subject of 5 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2010 to 2016 model years. They cluster mostly around the air bags and unknown or other.
The Volkswagen EOS scores 77 out of 100 (grade B), a better-than-average recall record. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 80% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 0% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 5 campaigns span 7 model years of the Volkswagen EOS. The single largest affected 659,493 vehicles, over air bags. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common EOS problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Volkswagen EOS may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Volkswagen EOS recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Volkswagen EOS recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2016 Volkswagen EOS Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2016 Volkswagen EOS, involving the air bags and unknown or other.
2015 Volkswagen EOS Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2015 Volkswagen EOS, involving the air bags and unknown or other.
2014 Volkswagen EOS Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2014 Volkswagen EOS, involving the air bags and unknown or other.
2013 Volkswagen EOS Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2013 Volkswagen EOS, involving the air bags and unknown or other.
2012 Volkswagen EOS Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2012 Volkswagen EOS, involving the air bags and unknown or other.
2011 Volkswagen EOS Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2011 Volkswagen EOS, involving the air bags.
Every Volkswagen EOS recall in detail
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2015-2016 Volkswagen EOS
- Vehicles in this recall
- 119,394
- Reported
- Jan 11, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 4, 2019
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder 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 4, 2019. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298; Audi owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69S8 (Audi) and 69Y5 (Volkswagen).
NHTSA campaign number 19V014000.
Unknown Or Other
- Affected years
- 2012-2016 Volkswagen EOS
- Vehicles in this recall
- 252
- Reported
- May 16, 2018
- Owners notified
- Nov 29, 2018
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Risk: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
NHTSA campaign number 18V329000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2010-2014 Volkswagen EOS
- Vehicles in this recall
- 363,713
- Reported
- Mar 6, 2018
- Owners notified
- Mar 16, 2018
Defect: 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 campaign number 18V148000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2012-2014 Volkswagen EOS
- Vehicles in this recall
- 659,493
- Reported
- Feb 10, 2016
- Owners notified
- Mar 10, 2017
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture 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 inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
NHTSA campaign number 16V078000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2010-2013 Volkswagen EOS
- Vehicles in this recall
- 415,825
- Reported
- Aug 4, 2015
- Owners notified
- Jan 15, 2016
Defect: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 15V483000.
Common questions about Volkswagen EOS recalls
- Does the Volkswagen EOS have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 5 recall campaigns on record for the Volkswagen EOS across the 2010 to 2016 model years. The most common areas are the air bags and unknown or other.
- How many times has the Volkswagen EOS been recalled?
- The Volkswagen EOS has 5 recall campaigns from the 2010 to 2016 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Volkswagen EOS recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the air bags, affecting 659,493 vehicles. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Which Volkswagen EOS model year has the most recalls?
- The 2012 Volkswagen EOS has the most, with 4 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Volkswagen EOS has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.