TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLKSWAGEN EOS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
2013 volkswagen Eos airbags problems
moderate 16 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
16
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 12 most recent
TAKATA RECALL ON 10/19/18 I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP SO THAT THEY COULD INSTALL THE NEW AIRBAG INFLATOR KIT DUE TO THE RECALL. A FEW DAYS LATER I NOTICED MY HORN WAS NOT WORKING. I RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 11/9/18 ONLY TO BE TOLD I NEED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE AIRBAG BECAUSE THE BRACKETS CONNECTING TO THE AIRBAG ARE NOT SENDING A GOOD SIGNAL TO THE HORN. HOWEVER I WENT ONLINE AND ONE O…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLKSWAGEN EOS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HAMILTON VOLKSWAGEN (2200 NJ-33, HAMILTON SQUARE, NJ 08690, 609-587-76000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCKSPRING FAILED. THE CLOCKSPRING WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE CLOCKSPRING WAS ALREADY REPLACED UNDER …
TAKATA RECALL WE HAVE RECEIVED SEVERAL NOTICES FOR THE PAST YEAR THAT OUR AIRBAGS NEED REPLACEMENT AND THAT IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AS IS. HOWEVER, EVERY TIME WE CALL THE VW DEALER THEY TELL ME THEY DON'T HAVE PARTS. MOST RECENTLY I WAS TOLD THAT RIGHT NOW PARTS ARE NOT BEING MADE. WE NEED TO USE THIS VEHICLE. WHAT ARE OUR OPTIONS?
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLKSWAGEN EOS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V148000 (AIR BAGS). GURLEY LEEP AUTOMOTIVE GROUP (5302 GRAPE RD, MISHAWAKA, IN 46545, 1-888-506-1552) AND GURLEY LEEP VOLKSWAGEN (4004 NORTH GRAPE ROAD MISHAWAKA, IN 46545, 1-888-506-1552) CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE AND WERE WAITING ON THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACT…
TAKATA RECALL IT HAS BEEN OVER 6 MONTHS AND DEALER SAYS THEY STILL DO NOT KNOW WHEN REPAIR CAN BE MADE. WE PAID OVER 30 THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THIS CAR BRAND NEW AND IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. IS THE REASON "MY GOVERNMENT" IS NOT FORCING THE ISSUE WITH THE CAR COMPANIES BECAUSE THEY DONATE SO MUCH MONEY TO ELECTIONS?
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLKSWAGON EOS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN FEBRUARY OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE GIVEN. THE …
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLKSWAGEN EOS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V483000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V078000 (AIR BAGS), BUT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUT…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLKSWAGEN EOS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART FOR THE RECALL 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 FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLKSWAGEN EOS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED MIDWESTERN AUTO GROUP DEALER ON 6335 PERIMETER LOOP RD, DUBLIN OH 43017 AND WAS INFORMED THE REM…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2013 volkswagen Eos?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 16 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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