2010 Volkswagen EOS
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 40 |
| 2008 | 47 |
| 2009 | 84 |
| 2010 | 69 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 94 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 4 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
35% of complaints: air bags — 24 distinct reports on file.
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CLOCKSPRING FAILED AFTER RECALL, CAUSING THE AIRBAGS TO BE INOPERABLE AS WELL AS THE HORN AND OTHER SAFETY FEATURES
NHTSA ODI report, 20180124
30% of complaints: power train — 21 distinct reports on file.
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DRIVING THE CAR IN TRAFFIC, THE DSG TRANSMISSION FLUID IS TOO HOT. I GOT A WHIFF OF BURNING TRANSMISSION FLUID ACCOMPANIED BY HOT AIR. OIL LOW PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND THE CAR NEEDS TO BE PULL OVER.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180120
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN EOS. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A RUMBLING NOISE AND A SPEED WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120420
13% of complaints: engine — 9 distinct reports on file.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN EOS. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A RUMBLING NOISE AND A SPEED WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120420
9% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file.
7% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.
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CLOCKSPRING FAILED AFTER RECALL, CAUSING THE AIRBAGS TO BE INOPERABLE AS WELL AS THE HORN AND OTHER SAFETY FEATURES
NHTSA ODI report, 20180124
SAFETY TIMELINE
Air Bag Clockspring Failure
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.
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.
Campaign 15V483000 — check if this car was fixed
Air Bag Clockspring Failure
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.
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.
Campaign 18V148000 — check if this car was fixed
Air Bag Clockspring Failure
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2010 Volkswagen EOS — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (24 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (21 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (9 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 15V483000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V148000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2010 Volkswagen EOS reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Volkswagen EOS is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Volkswagen EOS?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Volkswagen EOS have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.