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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2009 Volkswagen Eos recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 20, 201616V913000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipA loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V913000
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| Aug 20, 200909V333000 | Power train: automatic transmissionTHE ABRUPT SHIFT TO NEUTRAL COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 09V333000
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Owner complaints by component84
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 36 | 43 |
| Service brakes | 22 | 26 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 18 |
| Engine | 13 | 15 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 12 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 5 |
| Air bags | 4 | 5 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“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.”
- Unknown or other
“approximately 6 years my daughter and her boyfriend were driving and she heard a loud pop sound, and thought it might be a tire but it wasnt behaving like it was and then all of the sudden people are driving next to her…”
- Engine
“The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Eos. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of a persistent oil leak on the ground.”
Other Volkswagen Eos model years
- 20134 recalls26 complaints
- 20124 recalls94 complaints
- 20112 recalls18 complaints
- 20102 recalls69 complaints
- 20092 recalls84 complaints
- 20080 recalls47 complaints
- 20070 recalls40 complaints
All years: 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007
Other Volkswagen models
- 2009 Jetta6 recalls905 complaints
- 2009 Passat4 recalls152 complaints
- 2009 Tiguan3 recalls168 complaints
- 2009 Beetle2 recalls33 complaints
- 2009 GTI2 recalls167 complaints
- 2009 Touareg2 recalls19 complaints
- 2009 Routan6 recalls294 complaints
- 2009 Rabbit2 recalls62 complaints
- 2010 Golf4 recalls69 complaints
- 2018 Atlas17 recalls466 complaints
- 2021 ID.411 recalls336 complaints
- 2020 Atlas Cross Sport11 recalls106 complaints
2009 Volkswagen Eos recall questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Volkswagen Eos have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 Volkswagen Eos. The most recent, 16V913000 (reported December 20, 2016), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Volkswagen Eos?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 36 complaints out of 84 filed with NHTSA (43%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Volkswagen Eos?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.
Check a specific Volkswagen by VIN
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