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Volkswagen Eos safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Volkswagen Eos since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Volkswagen Eos. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
6 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 6 launched 2009 to 2025
  • Most recent 22 August 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/357
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 4 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2009 1 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Volkswagen Eos?

Not every Volkswagen Eos is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Volkswagen Eos recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2009 to 2026

2009 had the most, with 1. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Volkswagen Eos safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’09 1
’10 0
’11 1
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 1
’18 1
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 1
’24 0
’25 1
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Volkswagen Eos recall, newest first

2025 1 recall

Takata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement

Launched 22 August 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/357 Manufacturer ref. DS69

Defect
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected
2 Eos vehicles
Built
25 Jan 2010 to 12 Dec 2010

2023 1 recall

Takata Front airbag

Launched 13 June 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/178 Manufacturer ref. 69EJ

Defect
The function of the driver airbag inflators can degrade due to air and moisture ingress.
Remedy
Replace airbag
Vehicles affected
9 Eos vehicles
Built
25 Jan 2010 to 7 Jun 2011 and 27 Mar 2013

2018 1 recall

Starter motor may malfunction and overheat

Launched 7 March 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/062 Manufacturer ref. 27F9

Defect
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.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.
Vehicles affected
16,625 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Mar 2011 to 30 Nov 2011

2017 1 recall

ABS/ESC system may fail

Launched 20 June 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/189 Manufacturer ref. 45F2

Defect
On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system
Remedy
On affected vehicles install new software. Where necessary a new ABS/ESC control unit will be fitted.
Vehicles affected
64,192 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jun 2008 to 31 May 2010

2011 1 recall

Fuel may leak

Launched 15 December 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/169 Manufacturer ref. 23K2

Defect
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.
Remedy
Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.
Vehicles affected
33,719 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2009 to 15 Dec 2011

2009 1 recall

Clutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive

Launched 14 December 2009 DVSA recall R/2009/110 Manufacturer ref. 37E8

Defect
In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.
Vehicles affected
3,514 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Sept 2008 to 31 Aug 2009

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 6 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Volkswagen Eos. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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