2010 Volkswagen EOS Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 10%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Volkswagen EOS, 10% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,500 miles.
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.
“Esp/ABS error. Lights on. I almost crashed into someone's car due to my ABS brakes failing on me. I was on the highway driving approximately 75 miles per hour. Came up on a traffic jam at a stand still. Scariest moment of my life. Though I was going to die. This needs to be addressed immediately.”
NHTSA complaint #11389560, filed 2021-01, 109,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen EOS. When the vehicle was started, the anti lock brake system and the traction control system warning indicators began flashing. The vehicle was driven to its destination, but the warning indicators remained illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11092412, filed 2018-05, 63,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen EOS. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle loss motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that white smoke started coming from the vehicle. The contact steered the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where the water pump was replaced. She also stated that the ABS warning light had illuminated on the instrument panel which resulted in the engine not starting. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. …”
NHTSA complaint #11447174, filed 2022-01, 50,000 miles“Abs control module is displaying fault code 01130; this is a recall on certain vw and audi's manufactured in 2009 thru 2014. Car is skidding on wet road as this affects traction control, too. Has vw considered a broader recall of the ABS module.”
NHTSA complaint #11415635, filed 2021-05Related service bulletins
- 10186589Jan 26, 2021A/C requirements, update to title.
- 10181413Oct 2, 2020Mandatory fastener.
- 10180603Sep 25, 2020Antilock brake function test direction.
- 10180101Sep 4, 2020Antilock brake function test direction.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Volkswagen EOS
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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