Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2009 Volkswagen Eos owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
All of my lights on the right side of my dashboard is on..the traction light, brake light,steering wheel light and the speedometer is acting iradical..I put new speed sensors on it and it still haven't fixed the problem..alot of mechanics say it's and electrical problem..I bought the car from flow Mazda dealership a couple years ago it's been sitting since then
The vehicle has exhibited intermittent ABS, ESC, and Brake light. Code check revealed intermittent communication errors with various parts of the ABS system including the control module. Diagnostics varied, undiagnosable due to intermittent activity and varying codes. April 2021, ABS, ESC, Brake light, codes indicate communication error with the ABS control module. Codes and light reset after being cleared, the vehicle was operational and drives with no detectable issues other than lights/ and possible non-operational ABS. 06/29/2021, 10 minutes into drive vehicle speedometer begins to dance from zero to operating speed, to total fault intermittently in interstate traffic on I-10 west into Houston at Channel View, braking begins to engage automatically/intermittently, loss of engine power, check engine/flashing brake light , vehicle narrowly avoids collision. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Eos. While driving 50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to operate. The contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The contact's vehicle was then t-boned by another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. There were no injuries. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
My 2009 Eos is under recall for the ABS system malfunctioning. I was never informed about this. I replaced my brakes as one mechanic thought because the ABS brake light went on - that was needed. The ABS light still stayed on. Last week the ABS light and and engine light and brake light went on and my car lost power and control on a busy highway at night leaving me on the side of the rode in danger and had to call aaa. Vw will only replace ABS if a "certain code" shows up which they will not tell you about till you pay the 150.00 diagnostic fee- then tell you the vehicle that has been recalled is not going to be repaired free of charge. In fact- it will cost 2700.00 to replace the entire ABS system - which needs replacing- but only if it accepts the computer updating system. Which is broken because it is a faulty ABS. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Eos. The contact stated that her ABS warning light had illuminated while driving at an unknown speed. The vehicle was taken to hiley Volkswagen of arlington 1461 e interstate 20, arlington, tx 76018 [phone] for a NHTSA recall repair number: 16V913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). A diagnostic test was performed and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The contact stated that she was then given an estimate of $2,700.00 for an unspecified pump. The contact then took the vehicle to autobahn Volkswagen fort worth 2810 white settlement rd, fort worth, tx 76107 where she was informed again that there were no recalls on the vehicle and gave her the same estimate as the previous dealer. The manufacturer was notified and set up both appointments for the vehicle to be serviced. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Eos. While starting the vehicle, the ABS indicator remained illuminated. The contact also stated that the speedometer and horn became inoperable randomly. The vehicle was taken to serra Volkswagen where it was denied service under the recall remedy due to the vehicle's pre-existing issues. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The dealer informed the contact that the codes could not be read correctly using the diagnostic tool. The manufacturer was called and advised the contact to take the vehicle to another dealer to be diagnosed. The second dealer was royal Volkswagen in destaavian, al. The manufacturer decided that, due to the pre-existing issues, the vehicle would not be serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 16V913000. The vehicle was not repaired. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Eos. While driving approximately 65 MPH, all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel and the brakes started to hesitate. The contact pulled the vehicle off the road. The contact stated that the failure began approximately two months ago and had gotten worse. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the ABS control unit failed and needed replacement. The contact previously took the vehicle to gunther Volkswagen of ft lauderdale (1660 s state rd 7, ft lauderdale, fl 33317) to be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 16V913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control), but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Eos. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the ABS module failed to function. The ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Eos. While the vehicle was stationary, the instrument cluster malfunctioned and failed to work properly after the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 16V913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated without warning and the ABS failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 42,000. The consumer referenced the airbag recall stating that the manufaturer refused to offer any assistance for ABS module.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Eos. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the moses dealer, but could not be serviced because the clock spring needed to be replaced and was not covered under the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
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Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2009 Volkswagen Eos?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Volkswagen Eos, 26% of the model year's 84 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2009 Volkswagen Eos brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2009 Volkswagen Eos, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2009 Volkswagen Eos brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 70,000 miles, and 6% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.