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Volkswagen EOS recalls

DVSA has published 6 safety recalls that name the Volkswagen EOS since 2009, 2 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 118,061 UK vehicles of this model.

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  1. BEETLE, CRAFTER, EOS, FOX, GOLF, PASSAT, POLO, POLO VIVO, SHARAN, TRANSPORTER, UP!, US PASSAT, XL1 · takata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement

    22 Aug 2025 · R/2025/357

    Urgent Safety Warning – Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Our information shows your vehicle was originally allocated to or used for an extended period of time in a region with a climate zone considered to as HIGH RISK. Issue: The front airbag in your VW vehicle contains an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. Risk: If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle.

    Fix: The front airbag must be replaced. Immediate Action Required: Stop driving your vehicle immediately. Contact the Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (MONDAY to FRIDAY 9:00AM to 5:00PM to arrange your recall service.

    2 vehicles · built 25 Jan 2010 to 12 Dec 2010

  2. BEETLE, CRAFTER, EOS, FOX, GOLF, GOLF CABRIO, MULTIVAN, PASSAT, POLO, SHARAN, TIGUAN, TRANSPORTER, UP!, VIVO, XL1 · takata front airbag

    13 Jun 2023 · R/2023/178

    The function of the driver airbag inflators can degrade due to air and moisture ingress.

    Fix: Replace airbag

    • EOS: 4 vehicles · built 25 Jan 2010 to 12 Dec 2010
    • EOS: 1 vehicle · built 27 Mar 2013 to 27 Mar 2013
    • EOS: 4 vehicles · built 25 Jan 2010 to 7 Jun 2011

  3. BEETLE, EOS, GOLF, JETTA, PASSAT, SCIROCCO, SHARAN, TIGUAN, TOURAN · starter motor may malfunction and overheat

    7 Mar 2018 · R/2018/062

    On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.

    16,625 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2011 to 30 Nov 2011

  4. EOS, GOLF, JETTA, SCIROCCO, TOURAN · abs/esc system may fail

    20 Jun 2017 · R/2017/189

    On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system

    Fix: On affected vehicles install new software. Where necessary a new ABS/ESC control unit will be fitted.

    64,192 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2008 to 31 May 2010

  5. EOS, GOLF, PASSAT, SCIROCCO, T5, TIGUAN · fuel may leak

    15 Dec 2011 · R/2011/169

    On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.

    Fix: Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.

    33,719 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2009 to 15 Dec 2011

  6. CADDY, EOS, GOLF, JETTA, PASSAT, SCIROCCO, TOURAN · clutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive

    14 Dec 2009 · R/2009/110

    In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.

    Fix: Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.

    3,514 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2008 to 31 Aug 2009

Other Volkswagen models

Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.