2009 Volkswagen EOS Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Volkswagen EOS, 5% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 miles. 1 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.
“The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen EOS. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the clockspring was damaged and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10822804, filed 2016-01, 62,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen EOS. While attempting to start the vehicle, the engine revved up, but failed to start. The contact had the vehicle towed to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the tension belt and timing chain detached, causing the engine pistons to slide. The engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and the dealer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11046456, filed 2017-11, 85,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen EOS. While driving 50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to operate. The contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The contact's vehicle was then t-boned by another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. There were no injuries. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10956816, filed 2017-02, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen EOS. While the vehicle was stationary, the instrument cluster malfunctioned and failed to work properly after the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated without warning and the ABS failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 42,000. The consumer referenced the airbag recall stating that the manufaturer refused to offer any assistance for ABS module.”
NHTSA complaint #10981260, filed 2017-04, 42,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11034621Jun 11, 2026Inquiries
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Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Volkswagen EOS
36 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Volkswagen EOS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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