TAKATA RECALL. NO SOLUTION AVAILABLE AND NO INDICATION OF TIMING FOR SOLUTION. CAR CAN NOT BE SOLD!
2014 volkswagen Eos airbags problems
moderate 29 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
29
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 14 most recent
"TAKATA RECALL" - I DID NOT RECEIVE ANY COMMUNICATION FROM VOLKWAGEN OR MY CAR DEALER, DARCARS VOLKSWAGEN OF SILVER SPRING, MD. I ONLY LEARNED ABOUT THIS RECALL WHEN I APPROACHED ANOTHER DEALER ABOUT USING MY LEASED EOS (RETURNING 6 MONTHS EARLY) FOR THE LEASE OF A GMC VEHICLE. THAT DEALER IS THE ONE WHO TOLD ME ABOUT THE AIRBAGS RECALL AND TOLD ME THEY THE VALUE OF MY CAR, WHICH OTHERWISE IS I…
"TAKATA RECALL" MY 2014 VW EOS HAS HAD 2 MAJOR LEAKS THAT RESULTED IN WATER STANDING IN THE CAR. I HAVE HAD TO USE A GREEN MACHINE TO VACUUM OUT THE WATER TWICE. THE HUMIDLY WAS SO HIGH AND THE TEMPERATURE IN THE SUMMER RESULTED IN 100% HUMIDITY IN THE CAR. THE DEALER FINALLY GOT THE LEAKS FIXED AND VW REPLACED THE CARPETS. I AM STILL WORRIED ABOUT THE AIR BAGS AND VW WILL DO NOTHING, THE LADY…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN EOS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONF…
2014 VOLKSWAGEN EOS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG RECALL NOTICE. *SMD
[XXX] NOT LISTED ON YOUR RECALL LIST BUT WAS REQUIRED. TAKATA AIRBAG WAS REPLACED BY VW UNDER RECALL. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB
TAKATA RECALL. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT INJURY IN THE EVENT THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS AND THAT TAKATA HAS NOT PROVIDED A REMEDY TO MY DEALER SOUTHERN VOLKSWAGEN IN CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA.
I AM GETTING NO WHERE WITH THE MANUFACTURER I CALLED SPOKE TO REPETITIVE ON THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. I REQUESTED WHAT AIRBAG PRODUCT. THEY DID NOT KNOW. PLEASE CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY. [XXX]. MY NAME [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN EOS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V148000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER THREE MONTHS AGO. THE DEALER (ANTELOPE VALLEY VOLKSWAGEN, 39050 CA…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2014 volkswagen Eos?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 29 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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