Steering Problems of Volkswagen EOS

Volkswagen EOS owners have reported 13 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (12 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Volkswagen EOS

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering problems
12
Steering Column problems
1

Recently reported Steering problems of Volkswagen EOS

The Steering problem

My airbag light came on my 2012 Eos and vw dealer said it was a clock spring part issue causing it part number (5k0-953-569-al) I mentioned this is a safety issue as it also disabled my horn on steering wheel and was pretty sure vw had a recall/bulletin or campaign on this issue.   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

Sept 20515 - safety recall 69l2 - steering wheel clock spring, replaced 2016 - went out again 9-20, 5 years later. Vw denied replacement as it is not considered a safety issue and the airbag light doesn't stay on. The horn, doesn't work, or other control on steering column.   Read details...




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