2010 Volkswagen EOS Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Volkswagen EOS, 4% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,200 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.
“I have replaced my clock spring twice in 3 years, at the same dealership, southeast vw in santa ana, ca. My steering wheel will make a noise and all controls will stop working and airbag light will turn on. I brought my car in for the airbag recall and they are now stating the clock spring is broken and are wanting to charge me $541.”
NHTSA complaint #11065871, filed 2018-01, 109,000 miles“Sept 20515 - safety recall 69l2 - steering wheel clock spring, replaced 2016 - went out again 9-20, 5 years later. Vw denied replacement as it is not considered a safety issue and the airbag light doesn't stay on. The horn, doesn't work, or other control on steering column. Steering wheel started squeaking in aug. 2020. It stared as I was driving, had to use horn to stop someone from backing into me and it didn't work, thought I perhaps didn't press horn hard enough, not the case, it happened again. Also, cruise control, radio, etc. Anything controlled by steering wheel do not work. …”
NHTSA complaint #11355619, filed 2020-09, 97,200 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen EOS. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure recurred two times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v483000 (steering) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10807752, filed 2015-12, 43,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10235284Apr 27, 2023This Document was revised. The model year chat was removed for VWP-18-11 for the Steering Wheel Clock Spring Limited Warranty Extension
- 10181413Oct 2, 2020Mandatory fastener.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Volkswagen EOS
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsFuel system
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology