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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 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2013312%
20121314%
201116%
2010913%
20091315%
2008511%
200738%

Other parts of the 2010 Volkswagen EOS

Air bags
24 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
22 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Vehicle 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology