2007 Volkswagen EOS Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 33%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,956miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Volkswagen EOS, 33% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,956 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My airbag warning light is on. I have had no accidents and airbags have never been used. Dealer says I need an airbag inflator. They cannot or will not tell me if this is a takata inflator. I need to know before I spend $849.00 to replace the inflator. I have been driving with no airbags for a year and it is dangerous. Help please!”
NHTSA complaint #10865861, filed 2016-05, 84,956 miles“Took vehicle in today to tracy Volkswagen in tracy california to fix my airbag light that came on for passenger side seat airbag. They said there were unable to repair the issue cause Volkswagen discontinued the part. So they said to me that ecs tuning has the part available and they could install it for $537 extra. I thought the airbag system was suppose to be free of errors for the lifetime of the vehicle so why do I put myself and occupants in danger driving with a malfunctioning manufacture part? …”
NHTSA complaint #11416515, filed 2021-05, 108,890 miles“Air bag light came on and will not turn off. 1218 code regarding passenger side airbag igniter. Don't feel safe driving with my kids sitting I the front seat with this safety light on.”
NHTSA complaint #11415674, filed 2021-05, 108,100 miles“My airbag light came on. The fault was the passenger seat belt buckle stopped working and it was replaced for $361.98. The part is light in weight and flimsy, unlike the original and the one on the drivers side. Now my airbag light is on again. Now I am told I need to replace the passenger airbag because the inflator is not working. Estimate is $849. I have an extended warranty which does not cover. Is this inflator a takata make in my car? Why can't the inflator be replaced instead of the whole airbag? …”
NHTSA complaint #10837499, filed 2016-02, 84,956 miles“My car has had issue with airbag lights coming on I just purchase this car 12/31/2012 paid cash for it. This is on their website. I was driving on dec 28,2013 on my way to work when I crashed my car. I donot remember the accident at all because I was knock out. I was told that I was driving on the wrong side of the rode. My airbag light came on when I hit a speed bump. Took it to a Volkswagen dealership and was told I would need to pay to get it fixed. This is a safety issue an they going to tell me it is my fault which I think is a lie. …”
NHTSA complaint #10561023, filed 2014-01, 45 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10213836Jan 22, 2016Airbag Issues.
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Volkswagen EOS
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Volkswagen EOS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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