Volkswagen EOS owners have reported 51 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (39 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's horn assembly (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Car randomly turning off/on. Key stuck in ignition, cannot turn off or on. Bouncing from on to accessory mode without user control. Vehicle was taken to dealership, vw north America has not been very helpful. Could have gotten into an accident as this occured in the road turning into a restaurant. Read details...
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. Read details...
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Eos. The contact stated that while driving the heater inside the front passenger seat erroneously activated and malfunctioned causing the seat to burn which also caused a burn to the bottom of the passenger seated. Read details...
Windows on my 2008 Volkswagen Eos will not stay engaged causing a safety hazard. The retractable top also leaks and drips causing distraction during episodes of driving in the rain. It has been in for service for these items and several others up to 5 times. Read details...
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Eos. The contact stated while having a routine check at the dealer, the mechanic informed the contact that the horn was not functioning and that the clockspring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred. Read details...