Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Volkswagen Eos has 4 recalls, 94 complaints.
4
Recalls
94
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
18V329000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 201...
18V148000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and...
16V078000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sed...
15V483000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2012 Volkswagen EOS C FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | STEERING,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My airbag light came on my 2012 EOS and Vw dealer said it was a Clock Spring part issue causing it p... |
| Feb 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | In an accident I was struck by another vehicle that swerved into my lane at a very high rate of spee... |
| Jan 30, 2025 | SEATS | While driving, turned seat heater on, it overheated enough to burn the seat and my coat. No noticeab... |
| Jan 14, 2025 | SEATS | Due to the cold weather I turned on the driver heated seat. I suddenly started feeling it extremely ... |
| May 28, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | My car goes into a false neutral and shifts out of gear while driving. The "PRNDS" indicator on dash... |
| Sep 3, 2022 | SUSPENSION | The vehicle has 37444 miles on it and the front driver side coil spring was laying broken off partia... |
| Feb 1, 2022 | STRUCTURE | While my wife was exiting off of I-75 approaching the traffic light to turn left, the sun roof explo... |
| Jan 14, 2022 | ENGINE | The motor abruptly shut off while driving. Within 20 seconds the inside of the car filled with smoke... |
| Aug 1, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | 00927 - Terminal 30 (Right) 011 - Open Circuit 01516 - Terminal 30; Left ... |
| May 15, 2021 | SUSPENSION | Broken front coil spring. It is available for inspection Broken spring can dislodge potentially caus... |
| Feb 16, 2021 | STEERING,AIR BAGS | VW RECALL69L2 AIRBAG -CLOCK SPRING FAILURE NHRSA CAMPAIN #15V483000 |
| Oct 13, 2019 | AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVING A 2012 VW EOS, THE ENGINE STUMBLED AND UNLOADED TONS OF SMOKE OUT OF THE REAR OF THE C... |
| May 23, 2019 | ENGINE | TIMING BELT ADJUSTER FAILED, LOST OIL PRESSURE AND AND DAMAGED VALVES. THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLA... |
| Jan 15, 2019 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL. RECALLED OCTOBER 2018 FOR REPLACING THE AIRBAG UNIT, RECALL COMPLETED. IN NOV. DEC. 2... |
| Oct 25, 2018 | AIR BAGS | 2012 VOLKSWAGEN EOS KOMFORT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO VEHICLE AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *AS THE ... |
| Sep 27, 2018 | VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN EOS. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE SUN ROOF SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTER... |
| Sep 21, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VEHICLE CONTINUES TO STALL WHILE AT LOW IDLE OR STOPPED. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS OF FIXING THIS ISSUE AT T... |
| Sep 4, 2018 | ENGINE | MY 2012 VW EOS SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR NEEDED TO BE TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP.... |
| Aug 17, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL - WE WENT TO VW DEALER OF VAN NUYS ON AUG 17, 2018 AND THEY STATED THAT PART HAVE BEEN... |
| Aug 1, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL I HAVE CONTACTED TOM BUSH VOLKSWAGEN IN JACKSONVILLE FL TWICE REGARDING THE REPAIR ... |