general problems of the 2013 Volkswagen EOS

15 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2013 Volkswagen EOS. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Volkswagen EOS based on all problems reported for the 2013 EOS.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2020

In normal driving, I turned steering wheel to pull into a parking space and there was a snap in the steering wheel. This sound was the electrical connection to the steering wheel breaking away. I lost key functions from the steering wheel including the airbag, horn, and steering mounted controls.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2018

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?.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2018

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 manufacturer was contacted to address part availability. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2017

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 disconnect.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2017

Takata recall- I have tried to contact all dealerships around my area, allen, texas and when I ask about when the airbags in my car can be replaced, all I have gotten is, we don't have them yet and we don't know when we will receive any from takata. We are at their mercy. We can't help with this.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/07/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Eos. The contact received a recall notification for the air bags. 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 NHTSA campaign number was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2016

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.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2016

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 remedy part was not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/02/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Eos. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts unavailable.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/29/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Eos. The contact received a recall notification for 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Eos. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags). 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2016

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?.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2016

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 contact had not experienced a failure.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/10/2015

Tl-takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Eos. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v483000 (air bags) and 16v078000 (air bags) but stated that the parts were not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and was unable to provide an estimated date for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.


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