2010 Volkswagen EOS Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 13%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,178miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Volkswagen EOS, 13% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,178 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.
“Timing chain/belt broke at 82,000 miles while on trip to indiana from tx. Told engine was destroyed, would have to be replaced. There was squeaking sound, I went to nearest mechanic shop. They checked it, said it was not belt, but in engine, it broke, then had to be towed to vw dealership in memphis, tn. There they told me I would have to replace engine.”
NHTSA complaint #11002950, filed 2017-07, 82,000 miles“My car doesn't always go in reverse. The rem panel signal goes from 0-5 in minutes but feels like it's stalled. The engine light is always on. I read that there has been a recall because of a gear malfunction. And an extended warranty for cars up to 10years old or 100,000 miles. I fit into this category. This happens when I start the car and stop at a stop sign. I've taken my car to vw dealerships and private dealers and they can't seem to figure it out.”
NHTSA complaint #11279297, filed 2019-11, 25 miles“I first notice this problem while on the highway at a speed of 65mph. The engine would stall out for a couple of seconds and then work just fine. The epc and service engine light would come on and off during these stall out periods. This would happen off and on for the next several months. Sometimes when I started the car the lights would come on and sometimes they would not. Finally in november 2013 the lights stayed on all the time. I took it to be serviced and they said it was the emission sensor. I had the part 06h127025n put on the car and my troubles stopped. …”
NHTSA complaint #10630042, filed 2014-09, 38,473 miles“The car gear prnds flashes. The car doesnt do into gear. When put in reverse, the car stays in neutral. Very dangerous situations can arise in the highway sometimes the car fails. Needs to be restarted.”
NHTSA complaint #11362576, filed 2020-10, 96,000 miles“The check engine light coming on due to fail turbo undercharge valve, the valve has a rubber seals that is know leak or break. The manufactory has redesign the valve. The automobile will stall or not gain enough engine power.”
NHTSA complaint #10881556, filed 2016-06, 107 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038146Sep 17, 2026Suggested fuel additive
- 11035762Jul 9, 2026Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
- 11034614Jun 18, 2026Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
- 11034613Jun 18, 2026Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
- 11034617Jun 4, 2026Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
- 11030847Mar 27, 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the…
- 11025437Oct 14, 2025G12Evo can now be mixed with previous coolants.
- 11025430Oct 14, 2025Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
- 11025436Oct 9, 2025How to measure engine oil consumption.
- 11025431Oct 6, 2025A list of suggested fuel stations
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Volkswagen EOS
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsBrakes
7 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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