TAKATA INFLATORS: NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET, BUT SINCE THE RECALL SAYS THAT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR BECAUSE OF THE FAULTY AIRBAG I AM CONCERNED THAT IT HAS TAKEN SO LONG AND WE STILL DO NOT HAVE ANY INDICATION OF WHEN THIS WILL BE FIXED.
2012 volkswagen Eos airbags problems
moderate 56 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
56
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
TAKATA RECALL REQUIRED AIRBAG REPLACEMENT UNDER SAFETY RECALL 69M9 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 16VO78 HAS NOT BEEN DONE IN A TIMELY MANNER RESULTING IN A CONTINUING DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN EOS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE REPAIR FOR THE RECALL WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT …
TAKATA RECALL, I RECEIVED A NOTICE ON 4-16-2016 THAT THE TAKATA AIRBAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN OUR EOS 2012 VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO GET THE FREDERICKSBURG VW DEALERSHIP LOCATED AT 5208 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY, FREDERICKSBURG, VA TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG. I HAVE SPOKEN TO THEM ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS AND HAVE SENT EMAILS TO OTHERS WITHIN VW BUT HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO GET VW TO REPLACE MY AIRBAG.
WHILE DRIVING A 2012 VW EOS, THE ENGINE STUMBLED AND UNLOADED TONS OF SMOKE OUT OF THE REAR OF THE CAR. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING THE CAR AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND CAUSED A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE FUEL INJECTOR, WHICH HAPPENS TO BE UNDER WARRANTY FOR 120,000 MILES. THE ISSUE I HAVE IS THAT VW WILL NOT PROACTIVELY REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL INJECT…
MY CAR IS PART OF TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL. DEALER WIL NOT REPAIR OR PROVIDE LOANER VEHICLE. MY SAFETY AND MY FAMILY'S SAFETY IS AT SERIOUS RISK. THAT IS UNACCEPTABLE. I TRIED SELLING THE CAR BUT WAS OFFERED RIDICULOUSLY LOW VALUE DUE TO RECALL. SO THEY WON'T FIX IT AND FURTHER WILL PENALIZE ME FINANCIALLY WHEN TRYING TO TRADE IT. I WANT MY CAR FIXED NOW OR A LOANER VEHICLE PROVIDED
2012 VOLKSWAGEN EOS KOMFORT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO VEHICLE AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED SINCE THE AIRBAG RECALL WAS COMPLETED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. *JS
TAKATA RECALL ON MY VIN STATES: "RECALL INCOMPLETE. REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE." IF MY VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS REPORTED BY TAKATA SAFETY RISK, WHAT IS MY NEXT COURSE OF ACTION SINCE THE RECALL IS INCOMPLETE AND REMEDY IS NOT YET AVAILABLE? *TR
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN EOS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS N…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2012 volkswagen Eos?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 56 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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