CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Volkswagen EOS has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (64 reports).
2012 Volkswagen EOS recalls
Modified VWs May Not Meet Federal Safety Rules
Some 2011-2017 Volkswagen vehicles were modified while they were in an internal evaluation period, and those changes may mean the vehicles do not fully comply with all applicable federal regulatory requirements.
Driver airbag inflator may explode and spray metal fragments
The driver's frontal airbag inflator can build up excessive internal pressure when it deploys, which may cause the inflator to rupture.
Driver Airbag Inflator Can Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments at Occupants
The driver's frontal airbag inflator may be subject to excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys.
Driver Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
Debris can contaminate the steering wheel clock spring, a flat spiral cable that keeps the driver's front airbag electrically connected while the wheel turns.
Most common 2012 Volkswagen EOS problems
Problem areas named in the 94 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 64 |
| Engine | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
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 odd reason VW didnât have my vin [XXX] listed or flagged which I believe is a clear mistake. I am escalating this situation with VW and now here as my vehicle is having this same problem and needs listed as well. I strongly feel vw should replace the defective part 5K0-953-569-AL as part of an unidentified vin or vehicle they seem to pick and choose and that isnât right. VOLKSWAGEN RECALL #
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 separate accident, head on collision the airbags failed in the front and side causing bodily injuries. The failure of the air bags to deploy was supposed to fixed in Nov 2022 at the VW dealership with the clock spring recall . I did have that replaced so why did mine fail not once but twice after the clock spring was replaced?
While driving, turned seat heater on, it overheated enough to burn the seat and my coat. No noticeable fire.
Due to the cold weather I turned on the driver heated seat. I suddenly started feeling it extremely hot, I was wearing a quilted sweater. When I arrived at my work a coworker noticed that my sweater was burned from the back, it had a hole. Then I saw that the seat was burnt due to the extreme heat, the seat melted, it had three small holes and one bigger. I am just concerned that my car couldâve burned while I was driving, due to the malfunction of the heated seats.
My car goes into a false neutral and shifts out of gear while driving. The "PRNDS" indicator on dash had a blinking "D" alternating with a wrench. I have to come to a complete stop turn the car off and right back on and it goes away for about 5-10 minutes only to reoccur. This started happening when weather became hot, and only occurs after driving for an hour or more. Only when hot outside. I performed transmission fluid service with no resolve. There was no debris in the old fluid to indicate mechanical issues. I also get error code P2711- "unexpected mechanical failure". This has almost caused me to wreck several times putting my life and others at risk until I turn car off and
2012 Volkswagen EOS questions
Does the 2012 Volkswagen EOS have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2012 Volkswagen EOS: Modified VWs May Not Meet Federal Safety Rules; Driver airbag inflator may explode and spray metal fragments; Driver Airbag Inflator Can Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments at Occupants; Driver Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Volkswagen EOS?
Based on 94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (64), Engine (13), Unknown Or Other (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Volkswagen EOS has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.