2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Service Brakes Problems

ABS module

Break fluid is leaking from abs cylinder and breaks are too soft to apply

I received a letter stating there was a ABS Control module Software. My abs lights came on. I took it to Volkswagen to have them do the recall. They said it’s the ABs control module and pump and it isn’t part of the recall. So they didn’t do any part of the recall, they just closed out the recall and she said it’s a Volkswagen problem. This was the Volkswagen service department that said this. My daughter almost wrecked the day this happened because it was raining. She is 16.

I got the car off of some guy for 1600 dollars and I put a lot of money into and I have lights on the dash still on and the ecs is one and my steering wheel light is on as will.

ABS Control Module Software Failure: Risks-- Reduced braking power, longer stopping distance, sudden unexpected braking, increased baking effort required, locking wheels. Yes. Confirmed by independent service center. Faulty ABS control module assembly. No. Has not been inspected by the manufacturer. Yes. Instrument panel flashing brake light. ABS malfunction in anti-lock brake system. ESP or ASR malfunctioning or switched off. Previously ABS Recall repair 45F2 May 2017, failure again 01/23/23

ABS Module Assembly all packet, It turns that this kind of vehicles are controling the power Steering, anti skid braking system, brake lights, ABS, Skid lights come ON and the Steering also come ON it is scanned and remove the codes once and seemed to work for a day or two and down again, goes back to scan and now me and the mechanic test drive it together and found that the Main ABS modulator is not connecting and goes on and of the scanner where it carries a faulty communication among its components and causing all this disconfort? problem herein is that it is hard to tell when will it do it again or why is it failing? and causing all kind of problem with lgihts blinking all the time? but the biggest problem here is: that I am not the only one complaning about it, there is many people complaning about the problem! more that I expected, and seems like they do not know about making a report it is exact same problem! and reason they are not fixing it is: becasue it is to costly, It runs an apparent $2,000.00 dollars to get parts and labor? this is indeed a recall issue that must be absorbed by manufacturer.Please help us get it done I stopped the car since it acted with all this lights september is when I started to feel the disconfort but November when I had all set of lights come ON where as I mentioned, we clear the codes, "Mechanic" and runs for few days and back again. Nope there has not been a crash and I hope I don not get in one I rather stop vehicle especialy on this winter driving conditions

This vehicle was purchased 11/2016 from a dealer/mechanic. He bought it at auction, reconstructed it and got the approvals to return it to full operation from the Massachusetts DOT. The title showed 'reconstructed' and 'prior collision'. Volkswagen notified us of Safety Recal 45F2 in 2017 - ABS control module - and we had the recall performed at Colonial VW in Westborough Mass in 2017. There is an extended warranty VWP-17-03 on vehicles repaired by Safety Recall 45F2. The car's ABS light illuminated and the dealership ran a diagnostic which ran code 16352 - control module faulty static. VW is telling the dealership that they will not honor the warranty because the car is a total loss. It is NOT a total loss, it has not been in an accident since it was reconstructed before we purchased it six years ago. I called VW and they said they won't cover it because it's a mechanical issue not a software issue but that's also not true. I see technical bulletin's online that say if Fault Code 01130 and or 16352 appear that warranty should apply, but they are not honoring their own warranty

I was driving my car down at residential area and it came to a complete stop on its own I could not get it to accelerate it all I had to get out of my car pop the hood disconnect the battery and then I was able to put in a drive and accelerate all the lights are flashing on the control panel I had no control over my car whatsoever I took it into Tracy Volkswagen and they said they couldn't diagnose it because it wasn't connecting to my computer in my car. Tracy said the control module for the ABS didn't work and they couldn't replace it for me until the headquarters approved it or something about the recall didn't include the control module I can't afford to fix this it's all ABS connected that's what the safety call is for safety.

A recall was issued for the ABS software upgrade which my car was updated in 2017. That is within the 10 year timeframe. Since then, my abs light has went on and off. We kept resetting as advised by Sisk Automotive in Hopkinsville, Ky (not a VW dealer). Wyatt Johnson in Clarksville, Tn completed the recall in 2017. In Feb 2022, the abs has failed creating ECP fault and almost every light on the dash is now on. I believe the abs should have been replaced in 2017 and the dealer just put a quick fix to say the recall was complete. I need help fixing my unsafe car that VW failed to fix in the original recall.

Abs light on(yellow) with flashing break light (red) code 16352

A recall for ABS module for my car was issued, the dealer performed a software update but the unit has since failed in wet conditions and is unsafe and needs to be replaced but my understanding is that the software update fulfills there obligation to the recall. I do not think the software is sufficient as it has still failed

As I was coming to an immediate stop, due to a deer jumping out in front of me, the car/ brake pedal shuddered and I had to perform an emergency braking procedure by swerving onto the shoulder of the road. Thankfully no one was injured, including the deer, however, my nerves were frayed, as had this been in the snow or any other adverse conditions, what would have been the outcome then? Immediately after this happened the ABS light and flashing brake light appeared on the dash. I have used a scan tool to diagnose the issue to which the code #01130 (ABS Operation Implausible Signal). Through research online- forums it has come to my attention that this is a very common VW issue to the point that the NHTSA has requested/ mandated that a recall should be issued- www.automotive-fleet.com (January 7, 2017). When I went to the VW recall site and plugged in my VIN no recalls were listed?? I will be taking my car to the dealer tomorrow, as I am a one car household and need my '09 Sportwagen for daily transportation to and from work, I am hoping that they will honor the replacement of this faulty safety device.

Update to recently filed incident report over brake system warnings in VW Jetta: VW Service has now replaced ABS module at cost to me of Approx. $2200. The car had been subject to a recall in 2017 for "45F2 - ABS Control Module Software" and update was performed in April 2017 at no cost. But the recent trouble was also ABS-related:. VW of Kingston service stated: "16352 Fault for ABS Control Module faulty - Not related to recall that was done in 2017." I wish to challenge the conclusion that the 2 ABS incidents were unrelated. Additionally, a 2012 incident should be considered in which the vehicle's engine suddenly stopped on highway and could not be restarted. VW said problem was "Car will not start. Cause: No comm to TCM, ECM, Brake Control Unit, J500, J234. Convenience System, and TPMS System. 97105550 Vehicle Elect system ECM replace. . . Remove reinstall." I submit that the 3 incidents in 2014, 2017 and 2021 involving in some way the brake control units are related and should all have been subject to warranty as safety defects.

Abs module failure.

The contact's friend owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while his friend was driving 50 mph three days after purchasing the vehicle, the ABS, brake and ETC warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that his friend continued to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that his friend was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired; however, the warning lights remained illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the recall repair for NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V913000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control) could not be completed on the vehicle until the issues indicated by the warning lights were repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed the assessment by the dealer. A case was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Mileage: 130,000

THE ABS MODULE HAS FAILED

Mileage: 120,000

MY CAR WAS OPERATING FINE, THEN ONE DAY WHEN STARTING IT ON MY LUNCH BREAK I HEARD THREE LOUD PITCHED BEEPS. UPON STARTING THE CAR MY ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS WERE STEADILY ON WHILE THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS FLASHING. CLEARING THE CODES, THEN DRIVING ABOUT 15 MPH THE CODES WOULD SHOW BACK UP. SCANNED IT WITH A VCDS SCANNER, AND IT SHOWS 16352- CONTROL MODULE- ELECTRICAL ERROR

Mileage: 124,000

I HAVE LIGHT COME ON WHEN TURN ON CAR AND ABS LIGHT CCME ON JERK THE CAR WHN MOVE IT ITTO GEAR. THIS DOES ALL THE TIME I SCARED GOIN GET CAR ACCIDENT.

Mileage: 235,000

VEHICLE HAD FAULTY ABS BRAKE MODULE, AFTER REPLACING MODULE, THE ERROR STILL EXISTS. BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. WHEELS LOCK UP AND THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE STOPPED QUICKLY. ABS, BRAKE, AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ARE FLASHING. BEFORE THE ABS MODULE WAS REPLACED, THE SPEEDOMETER AND POWER STEERING WOULD STOP WORKING. AFTER REPLACEMENT, THEY WORK BUT THE ABS SYSTEM STILL MALFUNCTIONS.

Mileage: 169,000

SHORTLY AFTER THE EMISSIONS RECALLS WHERE DONE IN 2019 AT APROX 184,000. AT APPROX 186,000 MILES THE ABS CONTROL MODULE WENT OUT. THE VEHICLE HAS 190,000 MILES AND I HAVE CALLED MY LOCAL VW DEALER AND THEY SAY NO RECALLS FOR THIS. THERE HAS BEEN OVER 136,000 VEHICLES AFFECTED, SO WHY ISNT MINE UNDER A RECALL? I HAD JUST PURCHASED THE VEHILCE.

Mileage: 185,000

ABS LITE STEADY AND BRAKE LITE FLASHING. UPON BRAKING THESE FAULT LITES LIT... HAD DIAGNOSED AT VW CERTIFIED FACILITY... ABS MODULE HAS FAILED.

Mileage: 162,000

I JUST REPLACE THE ABS MODULER JUST ABOUT 6 MONTH AGO AND SEVERAL THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. I SEE THAT MY BREAK LIGHTS IS RED AND SAYING I NEED TO REDO MY BRAKES. I HAVE LOOKED AND THEY TELL ME THERE NO RECALLS. I AM WONDERING IF THE ABS MODULER HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WIRH THE BRAKES. I DID READ THERE A RECALL ON THE WIRING HARNESS AND IT AFFECT YOUR BRAKES AND ITS VERY DANGEROUS. I AM CONCERNED IF SOMEONE COULD GET BACK TO ME ON THIS. IT BE VERY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU.

Mileage: 120

HI YES I AM CONCERNED IN REGARDS I HAD A CALL FOR A RECALL ON MY JETTA 2009. NHTSA CALLED ME TO SET UP AND APPOINTMENT. I DID EXACTLY WHAT I WAS SUPPOSED TO DO WITH THE RECALL. WHEN THE RECALL WAS FINISH I THOUGHT MY WORK WAS ON THE MANUFACTURING AND WAS TO PAY THE DEALERSHIP. LONG STORY SHORT I HAD TO PAY FOR THE LABOR AND THE PARTS FOR A RECALL ON MY 2009 JETTA VOLKSWAGEN..

Mileage: 607

I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN A DEER CAME INTO THE ROAD FROM THE RIGHT SIDE. I SEEN THE DEER AND SHOULD HAVE HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO MISS IT AND COME TO A STOP. I REMOVED THE CAR FROM 5TH GEAR WHILE USING BOTH THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE PADS. ONCE I APPLIED SIGNIFICANT PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES THE COMPLETELY LOCKED UP, AS DID THE STEERING WHEEL. MY CAR COLLIDED WITH THE DEER AND SUBSEQUENTLY TRAVELED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD IN A SPIN, STOPPING APPROXIMATELY 40 FEET DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD NO LUCK KEEPING THE VEHICLE RUNNING. I HAVE HAD THE ALTERNATOR, PLUGS AND COIL PACKS, STARTER, AND IGNITION CHANGED WITH NO REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START.

Mileage: 125,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING WHILE SHIFTING GEARS. ADDITIONALLY, THE BRAKES FAILED TO WORK EFFECTIVELY WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS CORRECTLY. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN AND WAS SHAKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RPM WAS FLUCTUATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CHECK ENGINE, POWER STEERING AND EPC WARNING LIGHTS WERE ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE DROVE NORMALLY FOR A WHILE BEFORE THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HANSEL VOLKSWAGEN (2951 CORBY AVE, SANTA ROSA, CA 95407) AND WAS DIAGNOSED HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO UPDATE THE ABS SOFTWARE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE ABS MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE ABS MODULE FAILED INTERNALLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.

Mileage: 130,000

ABS FAILURE THAT ALIGNS WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 APPEARED ON MY 2009 JETTA. YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL ARE COVERED IN THE RECALL THOUGH VW CLAIMS MY VIN DOES NOT FALL WITHIN THE RECALL PARAMETERS. SOLID ABS WARNING LIGHT AND BLINKING BRAKE LIGHT. PRIVATE VW SPECIALIST DETERMINED WE NEED ABS MODULE AND PUMP AT THE COST OF $2500 FOR A KNOWN ISSUE OR WE WILL NOT HAVE ANIT-LOCK BRAKES. PER THE RECALL, THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF CRASH. FAILURE OCCURRED AT 81K MILES

Mileage: 80,700

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ABS, BRAKES AND TRACTION WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE SAFELY TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THE ABS SOFTWARE NEEDED TO BE UPDATED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.*DT*JB

Mileage: 95,000

VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE ABS RECALL IN 2017. DEALER DIDN'T REPLACE THE MODULE AT THE TIME, STATING THAT THE SOFTWARE WAS UPDATED, WHICH WOULD DETECT THE FAILURE BEFORE IT ACTUALLY HAPPENED. CUSTOMER WAS TOLD THAT IF THE ABS LIGHT CAME UP, JUST RETURNED FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE MODULE FOR FREE BECAUSE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. WHEN THE SAID LIGHT CAME UP AFTER A FEW THOUSAND MILES, CUSTOMER RETURNED TO THE DEALER. DEALER INDICATED THAT IT WAS COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY AND ORDERED THE MODULE FOR REPLACEMENT. CUSTOMER WAS ADVISED THAT IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE LOCALLY WHILE WAITING FOR A MONTH FOR AN APPOINTMENT. CUSTOMER WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS FREE MULTIPLE TIMES UNTIL AFTER THE LONG WAIT FOR AN APPOINTMENT AND HOURS OF WAITING DURING THE ACTUAL SERVICE, WHEN 'NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE' BECAUSE IT WAS NOT FREE. DEALER EXPLAINED THAT THE ERROR CODE IN THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFERENT FROM THE ONES ON A PIECE OF PAPER THAT THEY HAD FOR THE RECALL REPLACEMENT. CUSTOMER ASKED WHAT THE CODES MEANT AND WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE; DEALER DIDN'T KNOW. HOWEVER, DEALER ADVISED CUSTOMER TO HAVE THE MODULE REPLACED AT CUSTOMER'S COST.

Mileage: 34,500

TL* THE CONTACT'S WIFE OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOB BOAST VOLKSWAGEN (4827 14TH ST W, BRADENTON, FL 34207, (941) 755-8585) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED AND THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY OTHER RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 113,000.

Mileage: 113,000

THE CAR DISABLES THE ABS WHILE DRIVING, AND THE ABS, BRAKE AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL INDICATORS ARE LIT SIMULTANEOUSLY, WHILE THE CAR DINGS. QUITE DISTRACTING. A LITTLE RESEARCH SHOWS COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME BEHAVIOR SINCE JUST OCT. 30, 2019: NHTSA ID NUMBER: 11277060 NHTSA ID NUMBER: 11288718 NHTSA ID NUMBER: 11283008 NHTSA ID NUMBER: 11279604 THERE IS A RECALL WHICH WAS CONSIDERED CLOSED FOR MY VEHICLE FOR THIS ISSUE: 16V913000 DEALERSHIP HAS ALSO QUOTED ABOUT $1500 TO REPLACE THE ABS MODULE, BECAUSE THE CURRENT MODULE CANNOT BE UPDATED. SEEMS LIKE THERE ARE LOTS OF BAD MODULES THAT CANNOT BE UPDATED. THIS IS A HAZARD CONDITION; ESPECIALLY HERE IN MICHIGAN.

Mileage: 160,000

TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR ABS RECALL AND WAS TOLD VOLKSWAGEN DENIED THE RECALL BECAUSE THE ABS MODULE WAS BAD. IT IS BAD TO BEGIN WITH. VOLKSWAGEN HAS CAME UP WITH A SCAM TO PLEASE NHTSA BUT NOT SATISFY CUSTOMERS. QUOTED $1532.62 FOR A NEW ONE THAT SHOULD BE REPLACED BY VOLKSWAGEN BECAUSE IT'S ALREADY FAULTY.

Mileage: 140,000

CAR ABS SYSTEN DANGER. NO MECHANIC CAN FIX

Mileage: 95,000

I HAVE BEEN TOLD MY CAR IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE ABS MODULE REPLACEMENT CLAIM BUT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH IT AS I DRIVE THE CAR. THE BRAKE LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT ARE ALL ON AND FLASHING WITH A BEEP THAT IS CONSISTENT ONCE THE KEY IS IN THE IGNITION AND IT'S A VERY DISTRACTING SOUND THAT I WISH I COULD FIX MYSELF BUT EVEN THE PART COSTS $600+ AND TO GO TO THE DEALER AND GET IT FIXED FOR $1800. I AM A COLLEGE STUDENT WHO DOESN'T HAVE THE FUNDS TO FIX THIS ISSUE AND I HAVE NOT BEEN GIVEN A REASON WHY MY VEHICLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE FIX.

Mileage: 100,500

I GOT A RECALL ON MY ABS MODULE AND VOLTSWAGON IS FIGHTING WITH ME AND SAYING THEY'RE NOT PAYING FOR IT OR DOING IT FOR ME WHEN IT CLEARLY STATES ON THE EMAIL I GOT THAT THEY WILL PAY FOR ALL SERVICES. I'M STILL ABLE TO DRIVE IT BUT SINCE IT HAS TO DO WITH MY BRAKES IT MAKES ME VERY NERVOUS.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ABS AND STABILITY CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE HIMSELF AND USED A DIAGNOSTIC TOOL TO FIND THAT THE ABS FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MCKENNA VOLKSWAGEN CERRITOS (18303 STUDEBAKER RD, CERRITOS, CA 90703, 855-995-7761) WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000(SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT THE OFFICE WAS CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 179,000.

Mileage: 179,000

I JUST BOUGHT THIS 2009 VOLKSAWAGEN JETTA THIS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH 2019, THE CAR HAS A NONSTOP BEEPING NOISE AS SOON AS THE KEY GOES IN THE IGNITION (NOT THE OPEN DOOR BEEP EITHER) AND THE ABS, BRAKE, AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ARE ON IN THE DASHBOARD. THE BEEP IS NONSTOP AND VERY FRUSTRATING AND STARTS EVERY TIME THE KEY GOES IN. I BOUGHT THE CAR FOR CHEAP THINKING THIS WOULD BE AN EASY FIX.

Mileage: 100,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING OVER AN HOUR AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE PERFORMED ROUGHLY AND JERKED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT THE VEHICLE SLID. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 09V333000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 09V164000 (POWER TRAIN). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Mileage: 100,000

MY 2009 VW JETTA HAS THE ABS, ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED WITH A FLASHING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT DURING NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING. THE ABS SYSTEM PROGRAM WAS UPDATED BY MY LOCAL VW DEALER ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO AS A PART OF A VW RECALL THAT WAS MAILED TO US. THE CAR IS EXTREMELY SENSITIVE TO WET OR MOIST ROADS ON A 90F DAY, IT ACTS LIKE IT'S DRIVING ON ICE.

Mileage: 150,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000(SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). WHEN THE CONTACT INITIALLY RECEIVED THE NOTICE, HE CONTACTED TOM BUSH VOLKSWAGEN (9850 ATLANTIC BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32225, 904-371-4350) WHO SERVICED THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS. TWO YEARS LATER, THE CONTACT'S WIFE NOTICED THAT THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE SAME DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR ANY FUTURE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE STANDING BY THE DEALER'S DECISION REGARDING THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000. *TT *JS CONSUMER STATED I WAS CONTACTED BY SARAH AT VW OF AMERICA'S CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT AND TOLD THAT THE UPDATE THAT WAS DONE AND CODE THAT IS SHOWN DOES NOT HOLD THEM RESPONSIBLE FOR HONORING THE RECALL. I HAVE TRIED TO GET INFO ON HOW THE CODE WORKS WITH THE ABS MODULE AND WAS TOLD THERE IS NO ONE TO EXPLAIN. *JB

Mileage: 135,000

MY SON WAS DRIVING DOWN A WINDY ROAD (GOING ABOUT 30, IN THE CITY) WHEN THE BRAKE LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS LIGHTS TURNED ON IN THE DASHBOARD. CAR STOPPED OK AND WAS NOT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR STARTED TO MAKING A BEEPING SOUND. WHEN HE ARRIVED HOME WE CHECKED IT WITH A SCANNER, CLEARED THE CODES. A DAY LATER THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE LIGHTS COME BACK ON. I CALLED VW AND MY LOCAL DEALER AND ALTHOUGH THERE IS A BULLETIN FOR THE ABS FOR MY YEAR JETTA, THEY SAID MY CAR WAS NOT PART OF IT.

Mileage: 118,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE ABS CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SAVANNAH VOLKSWAGEN (50 EISENHOWER DR, SAVANNAH, GA 31406, (912) 920-5455) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS CONTROL UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Mileage: 100,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ABS FAILED AND THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES). THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO VOLKSWAGEN OF OLYMPIA (2107 COOPER POINT RD SW, OLYMPIA, WA 98502, (844) 853-3221) AND WAS INFORMED THAT IN ORDER FOR THE RECALL REPAIR TO BE PERFORMED, THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 177,000.

Mileage: 177,000

BRAKES LOCKING UP..LIGHTS FOR ABS STABILITY ON

ABS MODULE FAILED

Mileage: 60,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HOVER CLAY COOLEY VOLKSWAGEN OF RICHARDSON (300 NORTH CENTRAL EXPRESS WAY, RICHARDSON, TX 75080, 214-336-5770). THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO SEND AN INVOICE WITH THE COST FOR THE ABS CONTROL MODULE AND THEY MAY PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

ABS MODULE RECALL FOR 2009 VOLKSWAGEN MODELS AFFECTED NEEDS TO BE REVISED, FOR THERE ARE LOTS OF CARS THAT SUFFER FROM ABS MODULES FAILING WHILE THEY ARE DRIVING. SOME CARS WHICH ARE ILLEGIBLE ARE LEFT UNFIXED BY VOLKSWAGEN BECAUSE THEY DO NOT FIT THE SPECIFIC DETAILS OF THE RECALL. THE COMPANY SHIPPED CARS OUT WITH FAULTY ABS MODULES AND REFUSE TO FIX IT AND THOSE CARS ARE HAZARDOUS ON THE ROAD. MY VEHICLE, FOR EXAMPLE, HAS ABS MODULE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY WHILE IT SHOULD BE STAYING ON. DURING A DIAGNOSIS THE ECU SENSES NO COMMUNICATION BETWEEN IT AND THE ABS MODULE, WHICH IS A HAZARD KNOWING MY ABS WILL NOT ALWAYS FUNCTION WHEN I NEED IT TO STOP QUICKER IN RESPONSE TO THE MANY OBSTACLES ON THE ROAD. THE FAULTY ABS SENSOR MESSED WITH MY STEERING AND GAUGES. THE GAUGES DO NOT PRESENT REAL TIME CALCULATIONS AND THE STEERING ASSIST HAS COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN DUE TO ABS BEING UNRESPONSIVE.

Mileage: 152,070

RECALL 45F2 WAS PERFORMED ON 3/11/19. ABS LIGHT CAME ON, INDICATING ABS HAD BEEN DISENGAGED ON 5/20/19, WHICH IS THE PROBLEM THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN FIXED WITH THE RECALL. RETURNED VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP WHERE RECALL WAS PERFORMED. WAS INFORMED THAT I NEEDED TO PAY FOR PART THAT WAS DEFECTIVE AND THE REASON FOR THE RECALL, ABS MODULATOR. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 2046841 FULLY DESCRIBES ISSUE.

Mileage: 120,000

ABS LIGHTS UP ON DASH AS I AM DRIVING ALONG THE ROAD, CAUSING CONCERN THAT THE CAR WILL BRAKE AUTOMATICALLY.

Mileage: 45,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START BECAUSE THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. THE VEHICLE WAS JUMPSTARTED AND SEVEN WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED INCLUDING THE CHECK ENGINE, ABS, ESP, AND POWER STEERING INDICATORS. THE VEHICLE STARTED AFTER THE JUMPSTART AND WAS TAKEN TO CIOCCA VOLKSWAGEN OF ALLENTOWN (1345 LEHIGH ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18103) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A NEW ABS MODULE, PUMP, AND IGNITION SWITCH WERE NEEDED. THE CONTACT ALSO RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Mileage: 130,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND DECELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. VOLKSWAGEN OF OAKLAND (2740 BROADWAY, OAKLAND, CA 94612, (510) 907-4396) DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

Mileage: 65,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE, ABS, AND TRACTION WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. A BEEPING SOUND WAS ALSO HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO WINN VOLKSWAGEN WOODLAND HILLS (LOCATED AT 21141 VENTURA BLVD, WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364, (818) 884-4444) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE A SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS PERFORMED; HOWEVER, IT DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.

Mileage: 76,000

ABS VW JETTA RECALL. MY 2009 VW IS CURRENTLY UNDER A SAFETY RECALL FOR ABS SYSTEM FAILURES. THE ABS SYSTEM ON MY CAR HAS IN FACT FAILED, YET THE DEALER IS REFUSING TO COMPLETE THE RECALL BECAUSE THE SYSTEM IS IN FAILURE AND THEY CLAIM THAT THE SOFTWARE CANNOT BE UPDATED TO SEE IF THE SYSTEM IS FAILING. THE DEALER INSTRUCTED ME TO REPLACE THE ABS SYSTEM IN MY CAR (AT MY OWN COST) SO THEY CAN COMPLETE THE SOFTWARE CHECK. THE ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIR WAS $2900. I REFUSED AS THE PART IN QUESTION IS UNDER RECALL. THEY CLAIM THE RECALL DOES NOT COVER MY FAILED ABS SYSTEM. I BELIEVE VOLKSWAGEN IS ABDICATING THEIR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR A KNOWN PROBLEM AND FAILED PART IN THEIR CARS. IN A CURSORY REVIEW ONLINE THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS TO BE FOUND ONLINE. I HOPE THAT THE NTSB IS REVIEWING SIMILAR COMPLAINTS AND WILL COMPEL VW TO MAKE THE MECHANICAL REPAIRS TO THE ABS SYSTEMS NECESSARY, NOT JUST CHECK THE SOFTWARE.

THIS CAR SKIDS OUT AND FISH TAILS WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. I BOUGHT THIS FOR MY TEENAGER DAUGHTER AND I DON'T FEEL IT'S SAFE BECAUSE THE ABS SYSTEM IS TURNED OFF BY BY A FAULTY MODULE. IT'S ALREADY BEEN IN ONE ACCIDENT.

I WAS ON SNOW AND BRAKED HARD TO TURN INTO MY DRIVEWAY, AS I WAS SLIDING A BIT. I HEARD A POP AND THE SKID, BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS CAME ON WITH A DINGING ALARM. MY BRAKES STILL SEEMED TO WORK. I TOOK MY CAR TO HAVE IT CHECKED AND WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE ABS MODULE WAS BAD ACCORDING TO HIS SCANNER. IT WAS BELOW FREEZING AT THE TIME, SO MY MECHANIC TOLD ME TO WAIT FOR THE WEATHER TO WARM UP, AND HOPEFULLY SOMETHING WAS JUST FROZEN. HE SAID THAT IT INDICATED A GROUND WIRE WAS A PROBLEM TO THE ABS MODULE AND MAYBE IT WAS JUST A MATTER OF FIXING THAT, OR THE MODULE WAS BAD. I LOOKED UP THAT THE 2009 JETTAS HAD A PROBLEM AND RECALL ON THE ABS MODULES. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, WHO UPDATED SOFTWARE, BUT SAID MINE DIDN'T QUALIFY FOR REPLACEMENT UNDER THE RECALL. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW, IF MY MODULE IS BAD AND A GROUND WIRE IS INVOLVED HOW THE RECALL IS NOT VALID.

Mileage: 152,000

I HAD MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP TO HAVE MY CAR LOOKED AT BECAUSE OF THE RECALL. MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND HAS BEEN ON FOR WEEKS. IT HASN'T TURNED OFF. WHEN I TOOK MY CAR IN THEY TRIED TO PERFORM A SOFTWARE UPDATE BUT WEREN'T ABLE TO BECAUSE APPARENTLY THE MODULE WENT OUT BEFORE THE RECALL. I HAVEN'T HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS UNTIL JUST A FEW WEEKS AGO SO I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THAT IS POSSIBLE. NOW THEY ARE SAYING ITS TECHNICALLY MY FAULT AND NOW IM STUCK PAYING 1200 ON AN ABS MODULE AND MAINTENANCE. MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON WENT I WENT AROUND A CORNER AND SLAMMED ON MY BREAKS, EVER SINCE THEN IT WONT TURN OFF.

Mileage: 140,150

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.

Mileage: 72,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SLID BEFORE IT STOPPED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS MODULE WAS FAULTY. IN ADDITION, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND CONSTANTLY BEEPED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE SAFELY TO THEIR DESTINATION AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NAPELTON VOLKSWAGEN OF ORLANDO (12700 E COLONIAL DR, ORLANDO, FL 32826, (855) 843-6461) WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT SINCE THE WARNING INDICATOR WAS CURRENTLY ILLUMINATED, THE UPDATE COULD NOT BE PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER CALLED THE CONTACT AND STATED THE SAME THING AS THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

Mileage: 120,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING, ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED WITH A BEEPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CAROLINA VOLKSWAGEN (7800 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28227, (704) 537-2336) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) BUT COULD NOT COMPLETE THE RECALL DUE TO THE MODULE HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE REPAIR FEES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT OFFER FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000.

Mileage: 124,000

2009 VW JETTA PURCHASED IN ST. PAUL, MN, ON APRIL 11, 2018. MILEAGE WAS 130,225. MILEAGE IS CURRENTLY 131,600. THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED ON AUGUST 17, 2018 - MULTIPLE CONTROL PANEL LIGHTS WERE ACTIVATED AND STILL REMAIN ACTIVATED. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THE ABS CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE ' VW CODE 45F2. 'CORRECTIVE ACTION' PORTION OF THE RECALL NOTICE: 'UPDATE THE ABS CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE WITH IMPROVED DIAGNOSTIC CAPABILITY TO DETECT INSUFFICIENT PCU GROUND CONNECTION. ABS MODULES WITH INSUFFICIENT GROUND CONNECTIONS WILL BE REPLACED.' TOOK THE CAR TO VW OF INVER GROVE HEIGHTS. THEY SAID THEY INSTALLED THE SOFTWARE UPGRADE BUT SINCE THE ABS SYSTEM HAD ALREADY FAILED THEY COULD DO NOTHING MORE WITHOUT ME PAYING TO HAVE THE ABS MODULE AND PUMP REPLACED ' APPROXIMATELY $2,300. VW CARE'S ERIC WALDOWSKI, WHO SAID HE WAS THE ASSISTANT TO THE CEO AT VW, SAID THIS TO ME: 'IN THIS CIRCUMSTANCE I WILL NOT STAND BEHIND OUR PRODUCT OR OUR ENGINEERS. WE WILL NOT REPLACE THE MODULE SINCE THE CAR WAS NOT BROUGHT IN FOR THE SOFTWARE UPDATE PRIOR TO THE FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM. WE ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO REPAIR THIS ABS SYSTEM THEREFORE WE WILL NOT.' I DID NOT OWN THE CAR WHEN THE RECALL WAS SENT OUT IN MARCH, 2017. ACCORDING TO THE CARFAX I RECEIVED, THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO VW OF INVER GROVE HEIGHTS FOR "SERVICE" JULY 18, 2017 - WHILE THE RECALL WAS AVAILABLE. I BELIEVE THAT VW OF INVER GROVE HEIGHTS SHOULD HAVE FIXED THE ABS SOFTWARE ACCORDING TO THE RECALL AT THAT TIME. ERIC WALDOWSKI CALLED ME TODAY AND SAID THAT THE "SERVICE" THAT WAS COMPLETED ON JULY 18, 2017 WAS "BODY WORK" AND IT WAS SUBLET TO ANOTHER PROVIDER. THUS, VW OF INVER GROVE HEIGHTS WAS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO ALERT THE OWNER TO THE RECALL AND/OR FIX IT AT THAT TIME. MY CONTENTION IS THAT VW SHOULD HONOR THE RECALL NOTICE AND REPLACE THE ABS MODULE AT THEIR COST FOR TWO REASONS - FAILURE OF ABS AND WAS IN SHOP.

Mileage: 132,300

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A NOTIFICATION. WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE STRUCTURE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, BUT THE CONTACT WAS A BIT SHAKEN UP. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOWED THE VEHICLE TO A COLLISION CENTER TO INSPECT THE DAMAGES. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.

Mileage: 51,000

THE ABS MODULE FAILED. DEALER SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR MY CAR, BUT I SEE THAT THERE WAS IN FACT A RECALL OF 2009JETTAS FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE. MY REPAIR WAS 1413.48 ON 9/11/18. THE VEHICLE WAS FINE, INSPECTED 8/10/18, ONE MONTH LATER MY 16 YEAR OLD WAS DRIVING TO SCHOOL AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON, THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS FLASHING, AND THERE WAS A CONSTANT BEEPING ALARM WHILE DRIVING.

Mileage: 58,000

ABS, BRAKE, SEAT BELT AND WASHER LIGHTS CAME ON AND STILL ON AT ALL TIMES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000(SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE DEALER (MURFREESBORO HYUNDAI, LOCATED AT 2203 NW BROAD ST, MURFREESBORO, TN) REFUSED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR UNTIL THEY REPAIRED ANOTHER PORTION OF THE ABS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

ABS MODULE RECALL I HAVE AN INCOMPLETE RECALL THAT VOLKSWAGEN IS NOT TRYING TO FIX. THEY ARE SAYING THAT THEY ARE NOT GETTING A CONNECTION TO BE ABLE TO READ THE RECALL AND THAT I WOULD HAVE TO BUY THE NEW ABS MODULE SO THAT THEY COULD DO AN UPDATE ON THE NEW MODULE. WHEN IT CLEARLY STATES IN THE RECALL THAT ABS MODULES WITH AN INSUFFICIENT GROUND CONNECTION WOULD BE REPLACED. VOLKSWAGEN HAS DONE NOTHING BUT SAY THEY CAN'T GET THE CODE TO SHOW FOR THEM TO PERFORM THE RECALL. I UNDERSTAND WHY VOLKSWAGEN HAS THE MOST COMPLAINTS BECAUSE EVEN IF IT'S SOMETHING THEY ARE REQUIRED TO FIX THEY WILL TRY TO WEASEL THEIR WAY OUT OF REMEDYING THE SITUATION.

Mileage: 102,000

MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN MY RED BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, A FEW DAYS LATER MY EPC LIGHT CAME ON. ABOUT A WEEK AFTER THAT THAT MY SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING AND I NOTICED THAT THE MILEAGE HAD STOPPED COUNTING. I TOOK IT TO NAPLETON'S VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN ORLANDO AND (SHORT VERSION) RECEIVED A QUOTE TO DO THE WORK OF OVER $1700 TO FIX THE ABS BEFORE THEY COULD EVEN TELL ME IF THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS AS THEY COULD NOT UPLOAD THE SOFTWARE FOR THE RECALL..THE PROBLEM WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE ABS MODULE..WHICH IN MY PAPERWORK IS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL INFORMATION. I HAVE TOLD THEM NOT TO FIX MY CAR AS I BELIEVE THIS IS INCORRECT (MOST OF THE WORK THEY QUOTED I BELIEVE IS INCORRECT) AND WILL BE TAKING IT TO A MECHANIC I TRUST. IT ALSO OPENS THE DOOR FOR FRAUD AS IF I ALLOWED THEM TO DO THE WORK AND THEN "FIX" THE RECALL THAT WOULD SEEM LIKE THEY WOULD BE CHARGING ME AND VOLKSWAGEN FOR THE WORK. THEY ALSO ARE CHARGING ME FOR DIAGNOSTIC ON THE ABS BUT PER THEIR OWN WORDS THEY HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO DO THE DIAGNOSTIC. MY CAR ACTUALLY RUNS FINE, HOWEVER WITHOUT THE SPEEDOMETER AND HAVING THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON IT FEELS VERY UNSAFE. THE PROBLEM STARTED 2 WEEKS AGO JULY 23, 2018 AND I BROUGHT IT TO SERVICE DEALER YESTERDAY

Mileage: 76,528

IN FEBRUARY 2017 I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. REGARDING A DEFECTIVE ABS CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE. TO DATE, I HAVE BEEN ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THIS RECALL COMPLETED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND AT DIFFERENT VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE DEPARTMENTS AND HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT THE RECALL COULDN'T BE COMPLETED DUE TO "LOSS OF COMMUNICATION WITH THE ABS MODULE" CURRENTLY I AM UNABLE TO PASS THE REQUIRED SMOG TESTING AND HAVE BEEN STOPPED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT BECAUSE OF EXPIRED TAGS. MY REGISTRATION FEES ARE PAID IN FULL HOWEVER I AM UNABLE TO PASS A SMOG TEST BECAUSE OF THE RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF A 22 MONTH OLD GIRL WHO I TRANSPORT IN THIS VEHICLE AND I AM FEARFUL WE ARE IN DANGER OF ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS RECALL OR GETTING TOWED BY THE POLICE I WOULD BE FACED WITH A FINANCIAL HARDSHIP IF THAT WERE TO OCCUR AND IF I SHOULD HAVE TO PURCHASE A NEW VEHICLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS STARTED, THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND BOTH WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LITHIA VOLKSWAGEN OF RENO (7063 S VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511, (775) 800-5704) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,767.

Mileage: 127,767

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE CONTACT SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER (BROWN'S VOLKSWAGEN, 10501 MIDLOTHIAN TURNPIKE, RICHMOND, VA 23236, (804) 379-7283) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER LOCATED FAILURE CODE: DTC 125 (WHICH WAS RELATED TO THE RECALL) AND STATED THAT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED WITH THE SOFTWARE UPGRADE. THE DEALER ALSO LOCATED FAILURE CODE: DTC 124 (UNKNOWN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER WAS AWAITING A RESPONSE FROM THE MANUFACTURER TO RESOLVE THE DTC 124 FAILURE CODE. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER AND THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A REMEDY. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

ABS THE BRAKES LIGHTS ARE ON THERE A RECALL ON VOLKS WAGON WILL NOT DO IT . I HAVE TO DO EVERY THING ELES ON IT FIRST. I JUST CAME IN FOR THE RECALL NORTHING ELES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE, ABS, AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS INDICATED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,418.

Mileage: 114,418

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE SLID TO A STOP. IN ADDITION, THE ABS AND STABILITY CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VOLKSWAGEN MCKINNEY (3600 S CENTRAL EXPY., MCKINNEY, TX 75070) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED BECAUSE A SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS NOT NEEDED BECAUSE THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.

Mileage: 115,000

VW JETTA WOLFSBURG EDITION 2009. 1. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR AUTO REPAIR SHOP OVER 5X OVER THE TIMES OVER THE PAST YEAR BECAUSE THE 'ENGINE MALFUNCTION' LIGHT WAS GOING ON/OFF INTERMITTENTLY - ON FOR 3 HOURS THEN OFF, ON FOR 2 DAYS, OFF. NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS PERMANENTLY ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD DESPITE MULTIPLE ENGINE AUTO REPAIR SERVICES RENDERED. 2. THE ABS AND EPS/ASR SYMBOLS ILLUMINATE AND ALARM GOES OFF RANDOMLY WITHOUT REASON WHILE I AM DRIVING 50-65MPH ON MAJOR NYC HIGHWAYS AND/OR WHEN IM DRIVING 15-35 ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. THE EPS/ASR FLASHES CONTINUOUSLY WHILE SOUNDING AN ALARM FOR 60 SECONDS OR SO, ABS REMAINS CONSTANT LIT AND WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO UNTIL I AM ABLE TO STOP, TURN OF THE ENGINE, WAIT A MINUTE, AND THEN RESTART THE CAR. ON HIGHWAY I HAVE HAD TO DRIVE CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE WITH EMERGENCY LIGHTS FLASHING. 3. I WAS PULLED OVER BY A COP AT NIGHT BECAUSE ONE OF MY TAIL LIGHTS WAS OUT. I HAD NO IDEA THAT WAS THE CASE AND WOULD HAVE NEVER FOUND OUT BECAUSE THE "LIGHT BULB!" WARNING WAS NOT ON, AND NEVER CAME ON. I GOT IT FIXED 2 DAYS LATER, STILL NO LIGHT BULB SIGNAL, MY RIGHT TAILLIGHT WAS REPLACED. ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER THE "LIGHT BULB!" ICON ILLUMINATED, I TESTED AND ALL THE LIGHTS WERE WORKING- BUT THE 'LIGHTBULB!' REMAINED LIT. ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER THE LIGHTBULB WAS OFF. 4. THE AUX FEATURE ON MY CAR IS NO LONGER ACCESSIBLE. REPAIR SHOP BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIX BECAUSE VW SPECIALITY CODE/ SYSTEM PROGRAMMING? 5. I HAVE NOTICED IT TAKES MORE EFFORT TO ENGAGE MY BRAKES WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE HAD MY CAR BRAKE PADS REPLACED AT LEAST 2X OVER THE PAST 6 YEARS (I HAVE DRIVEN ABOUT 20K MILES). ALSO NOTE - NO SYMBOL OF EMERGENCY BRAKE/ MECHANIC MAINTENANCE / WORN BRAKE PADS/ AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/GEARBOX SYMBOL WERE ILLUMINATED DURING THIS EVENT (IN FEBRUARY 2018) AND NONE OF THESE SYMBOLS HAD ILLUMINATED TO THIS DAY (APRIL 2018).

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AS THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL HER INSURANCE COMPANY. THE MANUFACTURER OPENED CASE NUMBER: 180215369. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) AFTER THE CRASH, WHICH COULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE BRAKE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,129. *TT ENGINE WAS PLACED WITH A REMANUFACTURED ENGINE IN NOVEMBER 2014 DUE TO ORIGINAL ENGINE FAILURE. THE MILEAGE FOR ORIGINAL REPLACEMENT ENGINE WAS APPROXIMATELY 38,000 MILES. *TT

Mileage: 163,129

I WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE ENGINE LIGHT, THE ABS LIGHT, THE BRAKE LIGHT APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD OF MY CAR, THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE STOPPED WORKING. AS I APPROACHED THE RED SIGNAL LIGHT ON THE STREET AND PRESSED ON THE BRAKES, I FELT THE WHEELS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING TO THE POINT I WAS WITHOUT BRAKES WHEN I GOT TO THE RED LIGHT, LUCKILY THERE WHERE NO OTHER CARS. NOW I FEEL FOR MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF MY LOVE ONES.

Mileage: 98,000

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC CODE -012276 ABS HYDRAULIC PUMP - FLASHING RED BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN STOPPING ON A WET STREET ABS FAILED TO WORK AND CAR SKIDDED.

Mileage: 120,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE AND WAS ABLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE TRACTION CONTROL, ABS, BRAKE, AND TIRE PRESSURE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE PRESSURE SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED BRANDON VOLKSWAGEN AT (813) 630-4000 (LOCATED AT 9816 E ADAMO DR, TAMPA, FL 33619) AND WAS INFORMED THAT EITHER THE ABS MODULE OR THE SPEED SENSOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.

Mileage: 101,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE STATIONARY AND DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ABS MODULE MALFUNCTIONED. MOST OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED, INCLUDING THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR. SANTA MONICA VOLKSWAGEN IN SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA STATED THAT THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 38,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Mileage: 38,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY AT 80 MPH, THE ABS, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, AND BRAKE WARNING INDICATORS SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED IN MAY OF 2017 PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES) AND THE ABS CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE WAS UPDATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURES LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER (VISTA VOLKSWAGEN, 700 N. FEDERAL HWY, POPENO BEACH, FL) WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000.

Mileage: 129,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS EXPERIENCING A PROGRESSING FAILURE WITH THE ABS AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATING AND THE BRAKE LIGHT FLASHING. MONTHS LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE CONTACT CALLED CHARLES MAUND VOLKSWAGEN (6900 BURNET RD, AUSTIN, TX 78757, (512) 458-1111) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE REMEDY WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE BRAKES SEIZED AND STARTED TO MAKE A GRINDING NOISE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RELEASE. THE FAILURE OCCURED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (SOUTHERN VOLKSWAGEN GREENBRIER, 1248 S MILITARY HWY, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE THE MODULE COULD NOT BE READ. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.

Mileage: 104,000

ABS CONTROL MODULE RECALL 45F2- THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL UNIT MAY FAIL DURING ABS OR ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) ACTIVATION, POSSIBLY CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. ABS AND STABILITY CONTROL BECOMES INOPERATIVE- A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. INSUFFICIENT PCU GROUND CONNECTION. ABS PUMP FAILED FAULT CODE 01276/12 ' ABS PUMP ELECTRICAL ERROR IN CIRCUIT REMAINS ABS MODULE CONTROLS THE PUMP. THE SOFTWARE UPDATE IS TO CORRECT INSUFFICIENT GROUND CONNECTION WHICH CAUSES THE PUMP TO FAIL. WHAT DOES THE SOFTWARE UPDATE FIX? PREVENTS MY ABS FROM FAILING HOW IS THE GROUND CONNECTION CHECKED? IF THE SOFTWARE CAN CAUSE THE PUMP TO FAIL AND MY PUMP FAILED SHOULDN'T THE RECALL FIX THAT ISSUE? SPOKE TO VW WITH THEIR REGIONAL MANAGER CALLED NINA A. AT 800-822-8987 OPTION 9 EXTENSION 43320 WHO DENIED MY CLAIM. THEY DID A SOFTWARE UPGRADE ON MY CAR AND THEN LESS TWO MONTHS LATTER MY CARS ABS DOES NOT WORK. EVEN NINA SAID ITS ODD BUT THE CODES COMING BACK SAY IT WASN'T THE SOFTWARE UPGRADE. HOW COINCIDENTAL THIS IS. EVEN THOUGH VW KNOWS MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE THEY ARE NOT TAKING ACTION.

Mileage: 120,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL VIBRATION. ALSO, THE VEHICLE VEERED LEFT OR RIGHT WHEN BRAKING AND THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE DEALER (TEAM VOLKSWAGEN OF HAYWARD, 25115 MISSION BLVD, HAYWARD, CA 94544, (510) 885-1000) INDICATED THAT THE REMEDY AND PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. THE REGIONAL CASE MANAGER INDICATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE A SOLUTION BECAUSE OF THE AGE AND MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN AS TO WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Mileage: 138,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE ABS AND ESC WARNING INDICATORS SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARDER TO TURN. IN ADDITION, THE SPEED SUDDENLY DECREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LITHIA VOLKSWAGEN IN RENO, NV WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS MODULE WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL); HOWEVER, SINCE THE DIAGNOSTIC CODES WERE NOT OBTAINED FROM THE MODULE, THE MODULE WOULD NOT BE REPLACED PER THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURES LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Mileage: 100,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VARIOUS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH RESULTED IN THE SPEEDOMETER NOT INDICATING THE CORRECT SPEED. 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. WHITE ALLEN VOLKSWAGEN WAS CONTACTED AND REFUSED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR DUE TO THE ABS MODULE BEING DEFECTIVE, WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE THE RECALL COULD BE PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Mileage: 120,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVING AT 25-35 MPH, THE ETC, THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, THE FUEL GAUGE, AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ALL ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE BRAKE SEIZED AND THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DAY AUDI LOCATED AT: 1580 GOLDEN MILE HWY, MONROEVILLE, PA 15146, (724) 327-4900, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.

Mileage: 109,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). LATER, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE ABS, BRAKE, EPC, AND ESC INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTONATION VOLKSWAGEN LAS VEGAS (6375 W SAHARA AVE, LAS VEGAS, NV 89146). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE ANOTHER UNKNOWN REPAIR NEEDED TO BE COMPLETED FIRST. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO FINDLAY VOLKSWAGEN (983 AUTO SHOW DRIVE, HENDERSON, NV 89014) WHERE THE PREVIOUS DEALER'S ASSESSMENT WAS CONFIRMED. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND EPC INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF THE DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.

Mileage: 3,000

I PURCHASED THIS 2009 JETTA VW USED FROM MY DAUGHTER. SHE WAS ORIGINAL OWNER AND DILIGENT ABOUT KEEPING THE MAINTENANCE UP TO DATE. IT HAD 115,000 MILES WHEN I PURCHASED IT AND HAD TO REPLACE BATTERY AND REAR BRAKES WITHIN 3 MONTHS ALTHOUGH SHE HAD REPLACED REAR BRAKES 6 MONTHS EARLIER. MY COMPLAINT IS THE PARKING BRAKE NEVER SEEMED TO HOLD AND I WOULD NEED TO LEAVE THE CAR IN GEAR WHEN PARKING THE CAR ON A HILL. THE CAR HAD ROLLED BACK WHEN I LEFT THE CAR PARKED AT MY WORK 6 MONTHS AGO AND IT ROLLED BACK AND HIT THE SIDEWALK CURB. NO DAMAGE AT THE TIME. TODAY 8/28.17 I WENT TO THE STORE AND PARKED THE CAR OUTSIDE THE STORES ENTRANCE DOOR. THE LOT HAS A VERY SLIGHT SLOPE BUT GENERALLY LEVEL. I PULLED BACK ON THE HAND BRAKE WHICH SEEMED SECURE. WHEN I LEFT THE CAR I WAS GONE FOR LESS THAN 3 MIN WHEN I ENTERED THE STORE. I HAD FORGOTTEN MY CELLPHONE AND RETURNED TO THE CAR WHICH WAS ONLY 10 FT FROM DOOR. IT HAD ROLLED BACK ABOUT 50 FT AND HIT A TREE IN THE PARKING LOT.. THE CRASH CAUSED DAMAGE TO MY REAR RIGHT RIGHT FENDER AND QUARTER PANEL IN THE AMOUNT OF OVER $2000. THIS CRASH WAS DIRECT RESULT OF A FAULTY HAND BRAKE. IT WAS ONLY A MIRACLE THAT NO CAR OR CHILDREN WERE HIT BY THE CAR. ONLY A LONE TREE WAS DAMAGED. I BELIEVE THIS IS A DEFECT OF THIS MODEL. MY DAUGHTER CONFIRMED THAT THIS HAD ALSO OCCURRED WITH HER AFTER SETTING THE PARKING BRAKE TO HIS FULL STOP POSITION. I BELIEVE VW SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DAMAGES.

Mileage: 130,890

I GOT THE 2009 VW JETTA ON 8/2017 AT A USED CAR LOT I WENT ON WEBSITE VW SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT FOR A OIL CHANGE CHECK VIN # ON RECALL BY THEN IT COME UP RECALL CALLED THE NUMBER WEBSITE GAVE ME

Mileage: 99,987

MY ABS MODULE STOPPED WORKING OCT 2016, I HAD IT REPAIRED NOV 2016. I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE ABS MODULE FEB 2017. STATED WOULD REIMBURSE FOR REPAIRS IF THEY HAD ALREADY BEEN MADE. I MAILED REQUESTED INFORMATION 3/3/17. I PHONED ON 4-12-17 TO VERIFY IT WAS RECEIVED. I WAS TOLD IT WAS RECEIVED ON 3/9/17 AND WAS UNDER REVIEW. I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL WAS FOR A SPECIFIC PART, NOT THE ENTIRE ABS MODULE AND MY REPAIR BILL DID NOT HAVE THE PART NUMBER THAT WAS REPLACED ON IT. I WAS TOLD TO WAIT FOR A LETTER EXPLAINING WHAT FURTHER INFORMATION THEY WOULD NEED FROM MY MECHANIC AND I SHOULD HAVE THAT LETTER IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS. AFTER A MONTH AND RECEIVING NO LETTER I CALLED ON 5/17/17 AND WAS TOLD STILL UNDER REVIEW, I WOULD HAVE A RESPONSE IN 4 WEEKS. BY 6/23/17 STILL NO LETTER SO I CALLED AGAIN AND WAS TOLD BY THE REP SHE WOULD CALL ME BACK AFTER SHE LOOKED INTO IT. ON 6/26/17 THE VW REP PHONED ME AND STATED THEY WOULD NOT BE PAYING MY CLAIM BECAUSE I HAD THE ABS MODULE REPAIRED INSTEAD OF A COMPLETELY REPLACED. THIS IS THE EXACT OPPOSITE OF WHAT I WAS TOLD ORIGINALLY. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A SCAM TO NOT HAVE TO PAY. PER THEIR ORIGINAL RECALL LETTER-ATTACHED-IT WAS A SPECIFIC DEFECT IN THE ABS SYSTEM AND NOT THE ENTIRE SYSTEM ITSELF. THE DECLINE LETTER THAT I RECEIVED-ATTACHED-STATES THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED BECAUSE I NEEDED TO REPLACE IT WITH A NEW ABS MODULE. CLEARLY THEY CHANGE THEIR STORY TO SUIT THEIR NEEDS.

Mileage: 116,204

PARTICIPATED IN VOLKSWAGEN RECALL INVOLVING THE ABS AND ESP WARNING LIGHTS AND SYSTEM FAILURE. MY VEHICLE PASSED THE 'SOFTWARE' TEST IN MARCH OF 2017, IN MAY OF 2017 I HAD REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS AND ONE CALIPER, APPROXIMATELY 2,000 MILES LATER ALL OF THE ABS, ESP AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS CAN ON. I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE REPAIR SHOP, THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULD NOT RE-RUN THE SOFTWARE UPDATE, THE ABS COULD FAIL AND THEY WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE ABS MODULE FOR A COST OF $1,700. THE ERROR CODE I WAS GIVEN AT THE DEALERSHIP IS 16352 014, WHICH INDICATES AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE IN THE UNIT, MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THIS FAILURE IS PART OF THE RECALL?

Mileage: 114,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO OPERATE NORMALLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SUNTRUP VOLKSWAGEN (LOCATED AT 6000 S LINDBERGH BLVD SAINT, MO 63123 314-892 -8200) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPER AND PARKING BRAKE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.

Mileage: 118,000

WHEN DRIVING ON A WINDEY ROAD THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WAS BREAKING FUNNY. I CHECKED ONLINE TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANY RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE ABS MODULE SOFTWARE NEEDED TO BE UPDATED. THE RECALL ALSO STATED THAT THE ABS MODULE MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. I TOOK IT IN AND HAD THE UPDATE INSTALLED, SO NOW THAT I HAVE IT BACK, IT IS WORSE THAN EVER. THEY SAID THAT I WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE ABS MODULE FOR $1,6665 IN ORDER TO GET MY CAR WORKING RIGHT AGAIN. "WASN'T IT INCLUDED" I ASKED. THEY SAID IT WAS A SEPARATE PROBLEM AND THE ERROR CODE WAS NOT IN THE PERIMETERS. I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM DO TO VOLKSWAGEN'S SCREW UP WITH THE SOFTWARE. I'VE CHECKED AROUND AND THERE ARE MANY OTHERS THAT ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. JUST THE OTHER DAY THE EPC LIGHT CAME ON AND THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING BECAUSE APPARENTLY THE ABS MODULE ON THIS VEHICLE ALSO TRACKS YOUR SPEED. I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE AND THIS IS A BLATANT FAULT TOWARDS VOLKSWAGEN AND THEIR SHADY PRACTICE.

Mileage: 120,000

ABS MODULE RECALL. I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE FROM VW. PRIOR TO SCHEDULING A SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH DEALER TO FIX THE ABS UNIT FAILED ON THE CAR. WHEN THE DEALER TESTED IT THEY SAID IT FALLS OUTSIDE OF THE VERY NARROW PARAMETERS THAT VW DEFINED TO COVER THE ABS MODULE FAILURE AND I WOULD NEED TO PAY $2,700 TO REPLACE THE ABS MODULE. THE SERVICE MANAGER CONFIDENTIALLY TOLD ME THEY ARE SEEING A LARGE NUMBER OF SUDDEN ABS MODULE FAILURES AND VW IS NOT COVERING VERY MANY. THEY WROTE THE RECALL AND TEST PROCEDURE TO AVOID HAVING TO COVER THE REPAIR. I BELIEVE THIS IS A BLATANT EFFORT BY VW TO AVOID THE EXPENSE OF ANOTHER COSTLY RECALL ON THE HEELS OF THE DIESEL DEBACLE. I BELIEVE THIS ABS SCANDAL IS A GREAT CANDIDATE FOR ANOTHER CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST VW

Mileage: 75,019

2009 VW JETTA SE HAS A RECALL FOR THE ABS MODULE AND THE VW REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE RECALL AND I WAS TOLD TO WAIT FOR THE RECALL BECAUSE THE ABS MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE. AFTER THE RECALL WAS ISSUED I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER BUT VW REFUSED TO REPLACE THE ABS MODULE, AS STATED BY THE RECALL. REASON GIVEN, IS THAT THE ABS MODULE HAS PRE-EXISTING FAULTS. THIS IS OBVIOUS, THAT IS WHY IT FAILED. THE COMPONENTS ON THE BOARD ARE NOT SOLDERED PROPERLY THUS LEADING TO THE COMPONENTS ON THE BOARD TO COME LOOSE DUE TO THE NATURAL VIBRATION OF THE VEHICLE. THE ABS MODULE IS DEFECTIVE AND A SOFTWARE UPDATE WILL NOT REPAIR A BAD SOLDERING. PLEASE ADVISE.

Mileage: 32,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED WITH A DEALER (CENTRAL VALLEY VOLKSWAGEN, 4620 MCHENRY AVE, MODESTO, CA 95356, (209) 524-6811) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED NO SOLUTION OTHER THAN HAVING THE DEALER REPLACE THE PART. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.

DRIVETIME-DOWNEY SOLD ME THE ABOVE VEHICLE WITH NO BRAKES, BLOWN AIR COMPRESSOR, AND A FAULTY TRANSMISSION. THE BUREAU OF AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS IS INVESTIGATING THE WARRANTY COMPANY THAT FAILED TO REPAIR THE BRAKES.

A SAFETY RECALL WAS ISSUED BY VOLKSWAGEN FOR ABS SOFTWARE THAT POTENTIALLY DID NOT PROPERLY IDENTIFY ABS MODULE ERRORS. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE, THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED PARTS. THEY STATED THAT VW POLICY DID NOT ALLOW THEM TO ORDER PARTS UNTIL THE NEW SOFTWARE WAS LOADED TO ABS MODULE AND A TEST CONDUCTED. VW DEALERSHIP STATED THAT 70% OF ABS BOARDS FAIL TEST AND IT TAKES EIGHT DAYS TO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT PART. I CONTACTED VW CUSTOMER SERVICE AND OPENED A CASE. VW CUSTOMER SERVICE INVESTIGATED AND CONFIRMED VW POLICY PREVENTS DEALERSHIPS FROM ORDERING OR MAINTAINING PARTS INVENTORY FOR RECALLED CARS WITHOUT AN ERROR REPORT. I CONTACTED THE CEO OF VW BUT HAVE NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE. I WOULD LIKE THE NHTSA'S ASSISTANCE TO HAVE VW COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIRS AND HAVE REQUIRED PARTS IN INVENTORY TO MAKE REPAIRS.

Mileage: 50,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS MODULES FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT YET GIVEN THE APPROVAL FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE DEALER PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH A LOANER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW IF THE DEALER WOULD UPDATE THE ABS CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE AND REPLACE THE ABS MODULES. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT PROVIDED A REASONABLE SOLUTION. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 147,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Mileage: 147,000

RECALL 45F2- WHILE DRIVING MY CAR UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. COINCIDENTALLY THE NEXT DAY I RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL STATING THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE ABS FOR MY VEHICLE. WHEN I CONTACTED VW THEY COULD NOT FIND THE RECALL. I DID A SEARCH AND FOUND IT IN 5MINS. I CONTACTED THEM AGAIN AND TOLD THEM I FOUND IT THEY PROCEEDED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. AFTER THEY WORKED ON MY CAR AND DID THE SOFTWARE UPDATE THE ABS LIGHT WAS STILL ON. THEY TOLD ME MY ABS PUMP HAD A FAILURE CODE OF 01276/12 (ABS PUMP ELECTRICAL ERROR IN CIRCUIT REMAINS) AND THAT THE RECALL DID NOT COVER IT AND QUOTED ME TO REPLACE THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY AT $2600. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THE ABS MODULE CONTROLS THE PUMP AND IF THE PUMP FAILS IT IS BECAUSE THE MODULE FAILED. I CONTACTED VW CORPORATE AND THEY GAVE ME THE SAME ANSWER, IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. IF I DRIVE THE CAR I AM AT RISK OF DYING, MY WIFE AND CHILDREN ARE AT RISK OF DYING. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PARTS OF THE CAR. I CAN NOT BELIEVE VW WOULD TRY AND PUSH THE FIX BACK ON THE CONSUMER!!!!

Mileage: 120,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). WHEN THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE'S SOFTWARE FAILED AND WAS UNABLE TO BE UPDATED. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED; HOWEVER, APPROVAL FROM THE MANUFACTURER WAS NEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER DETERMINED THAT ALTHOUGH THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, IT WOULD NOT BE REPLACED. THE RECALL STATED THAT "ANY MODULE THAT FAILS THE NEW DIAGNOSTIC TEST WILL BE REPLACED." THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

ABS, ESP, AND BRAKE LIGHT ALL ACTIVATED AT 93000 MILES. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL SERVICE AND WAS DENIED

Mileage: 95,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE PERFORMED ABNORMALLY. ALSO, THE SPEEDOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE CEASED TO FUNCTION, AND THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL), BUT THE TECHNICIAN REFUSED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR DUE TO THE HYDRAULIC PUMP NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Mileage: 130,000

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND CAUSED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. TWO WEEKS AFTER THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,792.

Mileage: 128,792

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING A NEW BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BATTERY WAS TESTED AT THE DEALER AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.

Mileage: 82,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE TECHNICIAN REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE MODULE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE THE REMEDY COULD BE PERFORMED. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Mileage: 60,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ABS, ESC, BRAKE, TRACTION, AND STEERING WHEEL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.

Mileage: 108,000

MY 2009 JETTA HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING ISSUES. THE ABS LIGHT, STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAY ON. THE CAR SPUTTERS FROM TIME TO TIME. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER IN MY TOWN FOR THE VOLKSWAGEN RECALL ON THE ABS SYSTEM. THEY SUPPOSEDLY FIXED THE ABS SOFTWARE AND MODULE. THEN THEY TELL ME THE ABS PUMP IS BAD BUT NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. IT WILL BE $3000 TO REPLACE! THEY REPLACED THE MASS AIR INTAKE, A $442.00 REPAIR AND THE CAR IS STILL MISSING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS STILL ON. NOW EPC LIGHT IS ON. ALSO, ALL OF MY ABS LIGHTS, CHECK ENGINE, STABILITY CONTROL, AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE STILL ON. HOW DO I KNOW THE DEALER ACTUALLY DID THE ABS REPAIR? ALSO, WHY IS THE ABS PUMP NOT PART OF THE RECALL? IT'S DIFFICULT TO BELIEVE THAT THE SOFTWARE CAUSED THE ABS MODULE TO FAIL, BUT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE PUMP. THIS CAR SEEMS TO BE A LEMON. ARE THERE ANY PLANS TO ADDRESS THE ABS PUMP ISSUE?

Mileage: 99,000

MY 2009 VW JETTA HAD A RECALL RECENTLY. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND IT FAILED TO BRAKE ON LINEBAUGH AVE IN TAMPA, FL. WHEN RESEARCHING I CAME ACROSS THE RECALL. I THEN TOOK THE CAR TO VW OF NEW PORT RICHEY LOCATED 4727 US-19, NEW PORT RICHEY, FL. MY CAR WAS AT THIS DEALERSHIP FOR 10DAYS, THE RECALL SUGGESTED AN UPDATE FOR THE ABS CONTROL MODULE AND IF THE UPDATE DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE A REPLACEMENT WOULD BE NEEDED AND COMPLETED AT NO CHARGE. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA WAS CONTACTED AND WE WERE TOLD THAT THE REPLACEMENT WOULD BE UNDER WARRANTY AND IT WOULD BE REPAIRED AFTER WAITING AND PLAYING PHONE TAG WITH VW OF AMERICA AND THE DEALER WE WERE TOLD BY VW OF AMERICA THAT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE WOULD NOT BE REPLACED BY THEM. WE ARE LEFT WITH A CAR UNREPAIRED BY A RECALL THAT IS ON THE CAR. WE WERE INSULTED AND OFFERED A $100 GIFT CARD IN WHICH WAS NEVER RECEIVED. WE HAVE SMALL CHILDREN IN THIS VEHICLE THAT HAS A RECALL. ALL WE ASKED WAS FOR THE ABS CONTROL MODULE BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE AS WE WERE TOLD. WE OWN 2 VOLKSWAGENS AND WERE THINKING OF A 3RD BUT WITH THIS CUSTOMER SERVICE I AM NOT SURE IF I CAN PURCHASE ANOTHER VW.

Mileage: 98,800

THE ABS MODULE ON MY 2009 VW JETTA. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE VW DEALER IN ONTARIO CALIFORNIA ON 12-27-2016, SERVICE ADVISER ROBERT TOBAR INFORMED ME THAT THE ABS MODULE FAILED AND TOLD ME THAT IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS QUOTED $2640.39. I ASKED HIM IF THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PART AND HE SAID NO. SINCE SO MANY PEOPLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM, I FIGURED IT HAD TO BE A FAULTY PART AND DECIDED TO WAIT FOR THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF A RECALL. IN MARCH 2017, I FOUND OUT THAT APPROXIMATELY 136K VEHICLES WERE RECALLED FOR THE ABS MODULE. MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER 45F2/NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 16V913 AFTER SEARCHING MY VIN NUMBER, I FOUND OUT THAT MY CAR IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE RECALL. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER 3/10/17 9:30AM. THE SERVICE ADVISER IS PHILIP GIBSON. I CALLED PHILIP AT 4:46PM AND HE INFORMED ME THAT THE REPLACEMENT ABS PART WAS PUT ON ORDER AND THAT IT WOULD TAKE APPROXIMATELY 5 DAYS TO FIX. AT 523PM, PHILIP CALLED ME AND SAID THAT BECAUSE MY ABS MODULE ALREADY FAULTED DUE TO THE RECALL, THAT I WASN'T ELIGIBLE FOR THE RECALL AND THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE FIX TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE RECALLED. I TOLD HIM THAT THIS DID NOT MAKE SENSE AND HE AGREED AND TOLD ME TO CALL CUSTOMER CARE AT 9093765411. UNFORTUNATELY, CUSTOMER CARE WAS ALREADY CLOSED. PLEASE HELP.

Mileage: 125,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT RANDOMLY ILLUMINATED WHILE WAITING TO BE REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR IN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Mileage: 119,000

SAFETY RECALL 45F2-ABS CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE- CAR TO VW DEALER 2-28-17.DEALER EXPLAINED COULD NOT PERFORM RE-CALL DUE TO ABS PUMP NOT PART OF RE-CALL- MY COST WOULD BE $ 2230 FOR NEW PUMP PRIOR TO SOFTWARE UPDATE. IS THIS A BAIT & SWITCH ? THIS IS NOT A TRUE RE-CALL.

Mileage: 63,697

ON JUNE 22, 2016, WHILE DRIVING ON A WINDING ROAD THE ABS/ESC LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND FLASHED. THEY WENT AWAY WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THEN, ON NOVEMBER 15, 2016, I MADE A DEFENSIVE DRIVING MANEUVER AFTER BEING CUT OFF BY ANOTHER CAR. I WAS DRIVING APPROX 60 MPH ON THE FREEWAY AND APPLIED THE BRAKES QUICKLY TO AVOID HITTING THE OTHER CAR. THE BRAKES LOCKED UP CAUSING THE CARE TO SKID. THE CAR BEGAN TO FISHTAIL AND LOSE CONTROL. I WAS UNABLE TO STEER PROPERLY AND THE ABS SYSTEM NEVER ENGAGED. THE CAR SPUN AND DID 180 DEGREE TURN SLAMMING INTO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY WALL CAUSING OVER $4000 IN DAMAGE TO THE CAR. AFTER THE CRASH THE ABS/ESC CAUTION LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED AND FLASHING. THE LIGHTS WENT AWAY WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THEN ON JAN. 5 2017, DURING ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS (SNOW PACKED ROADS), MY CAR SLID OFF THE FREEWAY AND BECAME STUCK. I HAD TO REQUEST EMERGENCY ROAD SIDE SERVICES TO PULL ME OUT. I WAS TRAVELING UNDER 10 MPH AND THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED TO ENGAGE. ONCE AGAIN THE ABS AND ESC WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED TURNING OFF WHEN THE CAR WAS RESTARTED. ALL OF THESE INCIDENTS APPEAR TO BE DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE RECENT RECALL NOTICE FOR THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILURE.

Mileage: 143,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE BEGAN SPUN AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMMUNICATION TO THE ABS MODULE FAILED. THE ABS MODULE AND PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DESPITE HAVING THE SAME FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.*BF *CN

Mileage: 61,000

ABS RECALL - I JUST RECEIVED MY RECALL FOR THE JETTA STATING THE ABOVE PROBLEM AND REMEDY. BUT I DON'T THE ONE PARAGRAPH IN MY LETTER ABOVE STATING "PLEASE BE AWARE THAT OTHER CONDITIONS (UNRELATED TO THE ISSUE DESCRIBED IN THIS LETTER) MAY CAUSE THE ABS SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT IN YOUR VEHICLE TO ILLUMINATE. CUSTOMERS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO COVER DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THESE OTHER, UNRELATED CONDITIONS"....REALLY! ARE YOU FKM! I'M SUPPOSED TO TRUST THEM WHEN THEY TELL ME...."WERE SORRY SIR, BUT YOUR PROBLEM IS NOT RELATED TO THE RECALL AND THE REPAIR WILL COST YOU $650.00, THANK YOU" HAHA, VOLKSWAGEN IS JUST TRYING TO RECOUP THE MONEY THEY LOST TO THE TDI SCAM. NEVER SEEN SUCH A MISCHIEVOUS RECALL IN MY LIFE! I HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM FOR YEARS NOW, RAIN OR SNOW. IF I TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON IT SEAMS OK

Mileage: 60,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS IN LOCAL TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC HIMSELF, WHICH LOCATED A FAILURE CODE AT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE PUMP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000. UPDATED 05/10/17*LJ

Mileage: 88,000

UNSATISFACTORY RESOLUTION TO NHTSA RECALL NO.: 16V-913 HTTPS://STATIC.NHTSA.GOV/ODI/RCL/2016/RCLRPT-16V913-3524.PDF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO THIS RECALL IS UNSATISFACTORY. HOW CAN IS IT ASSURED THAT IF A MODULE PASSES THE LOAD TEST THE PCU GROUND CONNECTION WILL NOT FAIL AT A FUTURE TIME? THE FAILURE REPORTEDLY OCCURS JUST WHEN THE ABS/ESP/STEERING SYSTEM IS NEEDED MOST TO MAINTAIN VEHICLE CONTROL. IF THIS WAS A KNOWN MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND THE ABS CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED BY AN UPDATED MODULE WITH PROPER SOLDERING THEN ALL VEHICLES PRODUCED WITH THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT SHOULD RECEIVE AN UPDATED MODULE.

Mileage: 80,000

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKES DID NOT PULSATE. THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND THEN STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THE "ABS" MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS MODULE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000.

Mileage: 71,000

ABS ESP BRAKE STEERING WHEEL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATE AND BEEP AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING OR WHEN IGNITION KEY IS ON POSITION. *TR

Mileage: 67,400

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD START TO DECELERATE WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ALL ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE BRAKES WOULD MAKE A SQUEAKING NOISE. THE ABS, THE BRACKET AND ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN A MANUFACTURERS RECALL WHERE THE ABS CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE NEEDED TO BE UPDATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.

Mileage: 110,000

CAR'S ABS AND BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BEEN FAILING ONCE A WHILE CAUSING CAR TO LOSE CONTROL OF STABILITY. RANDOM "ENGINE WORKSHOP FAILURE" MANY TIMES WHILE STARTING UP THE CAR AND CAR PERFORMANCE GETS VERY LIMITED.

Mileage: 51,000

ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, AND BRAKE LIGHT WARNINGS ALL FLASHING. ABS CONTROL MODULE FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED

Mileage: 27,940

MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD, ABS, TRACTION CONTROL AND BRAKE LIGHTS ALONG WITH 3 AUDIBLE BEEPS. ABS SYSTEM NO LONGER FUNCTIONING ALONG WITH TRACTION CONTROL. MECHANIC HAS INDICATED THERE IS A KNOWN DEFECT WITH THE ABS MODULE IN THIS MODEL YEAR AND JUST WITHIN THE LAST WEEK VW HAS ISSUED A PARTIAL RECALL BUT HAS NOT EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL VEHICLES. REPAIR COSTS ARE OVER $2000.

Mileage: 86,750

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2009 VW JETTA AND THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON THE DASHBOARD THE OTHER DAY WITH A BEEPING SOUND ALSO. FIRST LET ME SAY THIS CAR JUST TURNED 65,000 MILES. I HAVE OWNED MANY VEHICLES IN MY LIFETIME AND THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A MAJOR SAFETY DEVICE TO FAIL AS THIS DID SO EARLY IN THE LIFE OF THIS CAR. I HAVE READ MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS THAT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILS AND CONSUMERS HAVE LOST STEERING. THIS PART IS $1550.00 AND ANOTHER $375.00 TO INSTALL, TOTAL OF $1925.00. YOU CAN ONLY BUY THIS PART NEW AT THE VW DEALER ( JUST CALLED). I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED BY NOW. PLEASE SOMEONE LOOK INTO THIS PROBLEM. I DON'T WANT MY WIFE DRIVING THIS CAR, IT IS NOT SAFE WITH NO ABS WORKING AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING. ALSO DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS CONNECTED TO THE ABS PROBLEM BUT THE REAR BRAKES ARE USED UP WAY TO SOON. BRAKE DUST ALL OVER THE REAR WHEELS. I'M A CAR GUY AND WORK ON CARS, THIS IS NOT RIGHT.. THANK YOU.. *TR

Mileage: 65,240

THE FAILURE THAT OCCURRED WAS WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, ON A CITY STREET, ALMOST ALL THE INDICATOR LIGHTS TURNED ON (BRAKE, ABS, CHECK ENGINE, AND STABILITY CONTROL) AND THE FUEL AND SPEEDOMETER GAUGES WENT OUT. AFTER PULLING OVER AND RESTARTING THE CAR, IT SEEM TO OPERATE OK, BUT THEN EVERYTHING LIT UP AGAIN. I PULLED OVER ON A SIDE STREET TO TEST THE BRAKES AND IT SEEMED TO BRAKE "NORMAL" WITHOUT ENGAGING THE ABS. IT SEEM LIKE THE CAR OPERATES WITHOUT ABS, STABILITY CONTROL, THE SPEEDOMETER, AND FUEL GAUGE.

Mileage: 105,000

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, I HAD TO STOP QUICKLY DUE TO POSSIBLE IMPACT WITH A CAR WHICH RAN A RED LIGHT. MY ABS KICKED IN TO PREVENT WHEEL LOCK UP AND SUDDENLY ESP/ABS LIGHTS CAME ON ALONG WITH 3 LOUD BEEPS AND MY WHEELS LOCKED UP. ABS/ESP LIGHTS STAYED ON AND MY TRACTION CONTROL, STABILITY CONTROL AND ABS DID NOT FUNCTION ANYMORE. CONVENTIONAL BRAKING WAS STILL WORKING NORMAL AND CAR WAS DRIVE-ABLE. UPON PERFORMING A ABS/ESP SCAN FOR FAULTS, IT INDICATED A INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. TURNING THE CAR ON AND OFF RESETS THE LIGHTS AND ABS FUNCTION IS RESTORED, BUT IF YOU ATTEMPT TO DO ANOTHER PANIC STOP- ALL THE LIGHTS COME ON AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION- BRAKES LOCK UP.

Mileage: 82,000

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY I HAD TO SLAM ON MY BRAKES, EXPECTING THE ABS TO KICK ON I KEPT MY FOOT DOWN UNTIL I REALIZED ALL MY TIRES HAD LOCKED UP AND I STARTED TO SLIDE SIDEWAYS. IN HEAVY TRAFFIC I BEGAN PUMPING MY BRAKES. EVER SINCE, MY ABS SYSTEM WILL WORK FOR A BRIEF SECOND BEFORE SHUTTING OFF. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE FOR MANY 2009 MARK V VW VEHICLES INCLUDING THE JETTA. I WAS TOLD BY VW THAT IT WOULD BEA $1600 REPLACMENT ABS MODULE. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED AS A SAFETY HAZARD BY VWOA.

Mileage: 110,000

ABS MODULE FAILED ON MY VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING AND FOR NO APPARENT REASON AS I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 40MPH. CAR HAS ONLY DONE ABOUT 67,000 MILES. THE FAILURE OF THE PART AFFECTED NOT ONLY THE ABS ITSELF BUT THE POWER STEERING, THE GAS GAUGE AND THE SPEEDOMETER, ALL OF WHICH STARTED TO INTERMITTENTLY FAIL. THE PART COST OVER $1600 TO REPLACE AND I WAS WITHOUT A VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL DAYS AS IT TOOK THEM A LONG TIME TO REPROGRAM THE CAR. IT WOULD SEEM THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2009 VOLKSWAGEN AND AS THE PART IS SO EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE, VW NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS.

Mileage: 67,000

I BOUGHT A 2009 JETTA AFTER IT WAS LISTED IN THE NHTSA ARTICLE "SAFEST USED CARS FOR TEENS." WISH I HADN'T. VW HAS A PROBLEM WITH THEIR ABS MODULES FAILING UNEXPECTEDLY, BUT IT IS NOT A RECALL ISSUE. MY ANTI-LOCKS FAILED TODAY AS I ATTEMPTED TO AVOID A VEHICLE NEARLY SIDE SWIPING ME ON AN URBAN INTERSTATE DURING DAYTIME TRAFFIC. THIS CAUSED ME TO SPIN ABOUT 180 DEGREES AND CAN'T BELIEVE I WASN'T T-BONED. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN OFF OF THAT LIST, AND NOT BE RECOMMENDED AS A SAFE VEHICLE FOR TEENS.

Mileage: 87,000

HERE'S ANOTHER ABS MODULE FAILURE THANKS TO VW'S HORRIBLE DESIGN. THE FAILURE IS CAUSING THE ENTIRE DASH CLUSTER TO GO HAYWIRE. CAR BEEPS ALL THE TIME BECAUSE IT THINKS THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS ON. SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T WORK! FUEL GAUGE JUMPS UP WHEN ENGAGING BRAKES. ABS, TRACTION, EPC, CEL LIGHTS CONSTANTLY ON, AND SOMETIMES IT GOES INTO LIMP MODE MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY. VW CHARGES $2,000 FOR THE PART EXCL LABOR WHICH IS 20% OF THE PRICE OF THE CAR NEW. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN WITH A SEVEN YEAR OLD CAR AT ONLY 100K MILES

Mileage: 100,000

JETTA'S ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION LIGHTS CAME ON. SPEEDOMETER WILL SPUTTER AND CAR DASHBOARD WILL HAVE A BEEPING SOUND WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT ON AS WELL AS THE ABS LIGHT. CAN WILL STILL DRIVE NORMALLY BUT THE WARNING LIGHTS AND BEEPING SOUND WILL APPEAR EVERY FEW MINUTES. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD MY ABS MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND THE REPAIR WILL COST $2400. SEARCHED ONLINE AND OTHER JETTA OWNERS SEEM TO HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM.

Mileage: 99,999

RANDOMLY, MOST OF THE VEHICLE WARNING LIGHTS, CHECK ENGINE OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT, BRAKE SYSTEM, ABS, TRACTION CONTROL OR ESP, AIRBAG FAULT, APPEAR WHILE I AM USING A BRAKE FOR RED LIGHT AND DRIVING ON ANY KINDS OF ROADS. THEN I FEEL THE WHEEL AS HEAVIER THAN USUAL, THE PAST (CANNOT TURN SMOOTHLY LIKE BEFORE). I JUST PURCHASED THE USED VEHICLE ON DECEMBER 16, 2015. THE CARDEALER, AUTONATION, SOLD THE CAR BY ADVERTISING THAT'S WELL MAINTENANCED AND ALL CHECKED. HOWEVER, WITHIN6 MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE, THOSE VEHICLE WARNING LIGHTS CAME UP ON THE DISPLAY. AUTONATION SUGGESTED ME TO GO TO WOLLSWAGEN DEALER. THE MECHANIC AT THE LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN DEALER GAVE ME AN ESTIMATES FOR THE REPAIR AROUND 2,000 USD SAYING THAT ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BY A NEW ONE. I ASKED A HELP TO AUTONATION, BUT THE DEALER SAID THAT'S WHY VOLKSWAGEN CAR IS KNOWN AS A RISKY CHOISE. THE DEALER APPOLOZIED ME SAYING THAT HE CANNOT HELP ME. IS THERE ANY WAY TO RETURN THE CAR TO AUTONATION OR TO GET MY CAR REPAIRED BY AUTONATION?

Mileage: 59,000

I HAD SCARY MOMENTS WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY VW JETTA LAST FRIDAY MAY 13, 2016. SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE STARTED ACTING UP. THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD THAT COMES ON FOR WARNING STARTED BLINKING INCLUDED ENGINE, BRAKE LIGHTS ARE CONSTANTLY FLASHING, STEERING, ABS, AND E.T.C. (ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL) + BOLD RED LINE FLASHING ACROSS DRIVE GEARS DISPLAY ALL IN ONE!!!!!! WHICH IS NOT MAKES ANY SENSE. ''. HAD TO MANEUVER OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, LUCKY WE DIDN'T GET IN AN ACCIDENT!!!! WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENS WHEN IT COMES ON IT IS HARD TO STEER, ACCELERATION GOES SLOW, BEEPING HEARING TEST NOISE FREQUENTS, GAS GAUGE GOES TO E, AND SPEEDOMETER GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE END. THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY AND DOESN'T MATTER WHAT ROAD OR HIGHWAY I'M IN, WHICH MAKES IT MORE DANGEROUS WHEN IT'S HARD TO STEEL AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE CONSTANTLY FLASHING AND WHEN I STEER THE VEHICLE GOES BACK NOT FORWARD. I TOWED MY VEHICLE TO A LOCAL VW DEALERSHIP AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ABS MODULE FAILED AND CAUSED THE PROBLEMS. THE COST TO REPLACE ABS MODULE IS $2350 ($1650 ABS MODULE +$700 LABOR). THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT WHICH CAN CAUSE AN IMMEDIATE HARMFUL AFFECT IF I WAS ON A HIGHWAY OR NOT BEING CAREFUL I COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN IN A LIFE THREATENING ACCIDENT I DON'T THINK IT'S FAIR THAT CONSUMERS SHOULD ABSORB THE COST OF THIS TYPE OF REPAIR I THINK VW SHOULD SEND A RECALL IMMEDIATELY. VW KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND THEY REPLACED THE ABS PART # 1K0 614 517 BEF WITH NEW PART # 1K0 614 517 BK BEF ( I REQUEST THE OLD PARTS FROM THE DEALER) -ATTACHED MY VIDEO THAT I RECORDED AT THE TIME THAT I HAD THIS INCIDENT. HTTPS://DRIVE.GOOGLE.COM/FILE/D/0B1QRIVBDBO7QMLA2Z1RMANBRU3M/VIEW?USP=SHARING HTTPS://DRIVE.GOOGLE.COM/FILE/D/0B1QRIVBDBO7QWDBMRNHGEDHEEEE/VIEW?USP=SHARING HTTPS://DRIVE.GOOGLE.COM/FILE/D/0B1QRIVBDBO7QBFA2TWO5OFVIT2M/VIEW?USP=SHARING

Mileage: 20

DURING NORMAL DRIVING ABS, BRAKE, AND ESC LIGHTS TURNED ON TO INFORM ME THERE'S PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM. MY VEHICLE AT THE TIME ONLY HAD AROUND 55,000 MILES. I BELIEVE THE ABS MODULE PREMATURELY MALFUNCTIONED. VW DEALER CONFIRMED A FAULTY ABS MODULE AND IT WILL COST $2,200 TO FIX IT. WHEN SEARCHING FOR RELATED ISSUES ON THE INTERNET, IF FOUND NUMEROUS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE ABS FAILURE. I CAN ONLY ASSUME THAT THERE ARE MORE DRIVERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM LIKE ME, BUT HAS NOT FILED A COMPLAINT YET. I DIDN'T EVEN CONSIDER FILING A COMPLAINT UNTIL I FINALLY GOT IT CONFIRMED THAT IT WAS THE ABS MODULE FAILURE. I BELIEVE VW SHOULD REPLACE THE ABS MODULE AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Mileage: 55,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ABS MODULE MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHIFT OUT OF GEAR. THE AFFECTED PARTS INCLUDED THE SPEEDOMETER AND THE POWER STEERING. THE SPEEDOMETER SHIFTED TO ZERO MPH WITHOUT THE ASSISTANCE OF THE DRIVER, AND THE STEERING WHEEL STIFFENED, WHICH CAUSED FURTHER DIFFICULTIES FOR THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. UPDATED 09/22/16*LJ *TR

Mileage: 90,000

HERE'S A VIDEO I MADE THAT SHOWS THE EFFECTS: HTTP://YOUTU.BE/UBG3NMSA75M I'LL JUST BE DRIVING ALONG AND SUDDENLY THE CAR WILL START BEEPING AND THE POWER STEERING WILL QUIT WORKING AND EVERY WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD WILL COME ON AT THE SAME TIME AND THE SPEEDOMETER WILL DROP TO ZERO NO MATTER WHAT SPEED I'M DRIVING AND SOMETIMES THE CAR WILL POP OUT OF GEAR WHILE I'M DRIVING 70 MILES AN HOUR ON THE FREEWAY. IT STARTED OUT INTERMITTENTLY IN 2014 AND THE DEALERSHIP COULDN'T DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. BUT THEN IT STARTED HAPPENING MORE AND MORE FREQUENTLY AND THE ISSUE COULD BE IDENTIFIED IN LATE 2015. SO NOW 2 DIFFERENT VW DEALERSHIPS HAVE TOLD ME THAT THE ISSUE IS A FAULTY ABS MODULE. IT'S CRAZY THAT AN ABS MODULE CAN SHUT DOWN SO MANY DIFFERENT SYSTEMS WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. IF YOU LOOK AROUND ONLINE YOU'LL FIND IT AFFECTS SEVERAL DIFFERENT VW MODELS, AT LEAST THE JETTA AND THE GOLF, MAYBE OTHERS. MY WIFE AND I DON'T DRIVE THE CAR ANYMORE BECAUSE WE DON'T WANT TO GET IN A WRECK WHEN THE CAR JUST POPS OUT OF GEAR FOR NO REASON. BUT I BET OTHER PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HURT BY THESE FAULTY ABS MODULES AND ALL THE DANGEROUS EFFECTS THEY HAVE ON THE CAR.

Mileage: 90,000

THE ABS MODULE NEEDS TO BE RESTORE OR REPLACE. THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD THAT COMES ON INCLUDES ENGINE, BRAKES,STEERING, ABS, AND E.T.C.(ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL).WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENS WHEN IT COMES ON IS IT HARD TO STEER,ACCELERATION GOES SLOW, BEEPING HEARING TEST NOISE FREQUENTS , GAS GAUGE GOES TO E, AND SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING. THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY AND DOESN'T MATTER WHAT ROAD OR HIGHWAY I'M WHAT MAKES IT MORE DANGEROUS WHEN ITS HARD TO STEEL AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE CONSTANTLY FLASHING.

Mileage: 95,000

DRIVING HOME WHEN EXITING OFF TO THE HWY MY JETTA WILL FLASH THE ABS, BRAKE AND ESC LIGHTS WHILE BEEPING. TOOK CAR TO MECHANIC IT WAS RELAYED THAT THE ABS MODULE WAS BAD. I REFUSE TO TAKE CAR TO VW DEALER BECAUSE I ALREADY HAVE ISSUES WITH THEM ABOUT THE ERC VALVE AND DIESEL FUEL PARTICULATE FILTER (ENGINE LIGHT CONSTANTLY STAYS ON) BEING 1 OF THE ISSUES VW HAS ADMITTED BEING FAULTY BUT STILL NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. TO GET THE ABS FIXED IT'S GOING TO BE OVER $2500 AND THE HAVE THE ERC & DIESEL FUEL PARTICULATE FILTER FIXED IS OVER $3000. EACH OF THESE ITEMS ARE FAULTY AND SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF BY THE DEALER WITH A CENT PAID FROM MY POCKET. BOTH ARE LIFE THREATENING FAULTS THAT EVENTUALLY COULD LEAD TO MY DEATH OR DEATHS OF OTHERS. I HAVE NO CHOICE AS THIS IS MY SOLE SOURCE OF TRANSPORTATION SO I HAVE TO DRIVE IT. EVEN THOUGH VW ADMITS FAULT THEY ARE DOING NOTHING TO HELP EXCEPT FOR OFFERING "CONSOLATION" GIFTS - NONE WILL COVER COST TO FIX CAR AND GET MYSELF AND OTHERS OUT OF DANGER. VW NEEDS TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE.

Mileage: 57,642

ABS WARNING LIGHT SOLID YELLOW, BREAK LIGHT FLASHING RED AND BEEPING, ESP/ASR LIGHT SOLID YELLOW (INACTIVE.) VW DEALERSHIP REPLACED ABS MODULE AND PUMP TOTAL BILL $ 3109.44

Mileage: 79,181

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55MPH WHEN A CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE SWERVED INTO MY LANE IN FRONT OF ME. I BRAKED QUICKLY - FIRMLY BUT NOT A FULL PANIC BRAKE - AND IMMEDIATELY FELT THE CAR LOSE TRACTION AND START TO SPIN. THERE WAS NO ABS BRAKE PEDAL FEEDBACK. THE CAR DID A PERFECT 180 AND I ENDED UP BETWEEN THE LEFT AND MIDDLE LANES, FACING THE WRONG DIRECTION. THANKFULLY I DIDN'T SPIN OFF OF THE ROAD AND THE CARS BEHIND ME WERE ABLE TO STOP IN TIME - ABOUT A FOOT FROM WHERE MY FRONT BUMPER STOPPED. I WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY AND I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. I REVERSED THE CAR, GOT FACING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION AND THEN PULLED OFF INTO THE SHOULDER TO CATCH MY NERVES AND EVALUATE THE CAR. THERE WAS A BEEPING SOUND AND 'BRAKE' ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. I TURNED THE CAR OFF, WAITED A MINUTE AND TURNED IT BACK ON. NO WARNING SOUNDS OR DASH LIGHTS SHOWED ANYTHING WAS WRONG AFTER THE RESTART. I SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY LOCAL VW DEALER AND FOUND OUT MY ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF AROUND $2300. NOT TO MENTION THE TWO REAR TIRES I NEEDED TO REPLACE FROM THE WHEELS LOCKING UP AND FLAT-SPOTTING THEM. I CALLED VW USA TO COMPLAIN AND AFTER 3 CALLS EXPLAINING THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A RECURRING PROBLEM FROM THE NHTSA WEBSITE COMPLAINTS AREA, WAS TOLD A 25% DISCOUNT ON THE REPAIR WAS AS GOOD AS THEY COULD DO AND HAVE A NICE DAY. NO CONCERN OR COMMENTS ON THE LACK OF ANY WARNING LAMP OF ABS FAILURE BEFORE THE INCIDENT OR AFTER THE CAR WAS RESTARTED. THE FAILURE COULD HAVE OCCURRED 2 YEARS PRIOR WHILE THE CAR WAS IN WARRANTY BUT I DIDN'T KNOW UNTIL I ACTUALLY NEEDED THE ABS TO WORK AND FOUND OUT THE HARD WAY. SHAME ON VW... IT APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN SAFETY ISSUE AND THEY ARE LOOKING THE OTHER WAY TO SAVE A BUCK.

Mileage: 72,000

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET WHEN A LOUD BEEPING AND THE RED ABS FAILURE + EVERY LIGHT ON DASHBOARD LIT UP. EVERY GAUGE STOPPED WORKING (THE GAS GAUGE, SPEEDOMETER, ETC) I WAS CLOSE TO HOME AND CAREFULLY PROCEEDED TO THE HOUSE. AFTER A HALF MILE THE CAR STALLED AND THE ENGINE DIED. BECAUSE I WAS PREPARED FOR AN EVENT, I IMMEDIATELY SET HAZARDS AND ROLLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I RESTARTED THE CAR AND MADE IT THE REST OF THE WAY HOME (2 BLOCKS) WITHOUT IT STALLING AGAIN. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN THE CAR SINCE, I TOOK IT THE VW DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THE ABS MODULE FAILED / BROKE AND CAUSED THE PROBLEMS. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURING THE DEFECT WHICH CAN CAUSE AN IMMEDIATE HARMFUL AFFECT. IF I WAS ON A HIGHWAY OR BEING CAREFUL FAR BEYOND ANY NORMAL SENSE I COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN IN A LIFE THREATENING ACCIDENT.

Mileage: 72,015

I WAS DRIVING ON THE 101 FREEWAY AT 4PM ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK IN MODERATE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN I BRAKED THINKING IT WAS CLOSER TO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME THEN I ACTUALLY WAS AND HIT MY BRAKE; MY FOOT WHEN TO THE FLOOR, THE CAR DID NOT STOP BUT SKIDDED AND SPUN AROUND. I LANDED FACING THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION ON THE EDGE OF AN EMBANKMENT WITHOUT HITTING ANY OTHER CAR. I CALLED 911 THINKING IT WOULD ROLL DOWN THE EMBANKMENT AND WAS ABLE TO CRAWL OUT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THERE WAS BRUSH ON THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY WHICH PREVENTED ME FROM ROLLING DOWN. MY CAR IS CURRENTLY AT THE SHOP AND WAITING FOR INSPECTION.

Mileage: 63,000

I WAS APPROACHING A RED LIGHT WHEN SUDDENLY THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, FOLLOWED BY EVERY LIGHT ON MY DASHBOARD. MY CAR STALLED AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. FORTUNATELY I WAS IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE OF A SEMI-BUSY STREET AND WAS ABLE TO WAIT UNTIL MY CAR STARTED UP AGAIN. HAD I BEEN ON THE FREEWAY WITH MY TWO SMALL CHILDREN IN THE BACKSEAT, I HAVE NO DOUBT THAT THIS WOULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT OR DEATH. I WAS TOLD THAT I NEED TO REPLACE MY COMPLETE ABS SYSTEM. I HAVE APPROXIMATELY 72,000 MILES ON THIS CAR AND HAVE SERVICED IT REGULARLY. THERE IS NO REASON FOR A PART WHICH AFFECTS THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND SAFETY OF THE DRIVER SHOULD GO OUT THIS SOON UNLESS IT IS A DEFECTIVE PART - PERIOD!!! I KNOW THAT HUNDREDS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS ME AS I HAVE READ THEIR COMPLAINTS ONLINE. VW NEEDS TO IMMEDIATELY MAKE THE REPAIRS NECESSARY TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM IN ORDER TO MAKE THEIR VEHICLES SAFE TO THE PUBLIC AND BEFORE ANYONE IS INJURED OR DIES. IF VW IGNORES THIS PROBLEM, INSTEAD OF DEALING WITH REPAIRS, VW WILL BE DEALING A CLASS ACTION SUIT. PLEASE TAKE NOTE, VW. *TR

Mileage: 72,000

UPON DRIVING THROUGH A HIGHWAY INTERCHANGE AT A LOWER RATE OF SPEED THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL DISCONNECTED WITH AN AMBER SOLID LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATING SO, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ALSO DISENGAGED INDICATED AS WELL WITH AN AMBER SOLID LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, AND THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS FLASHING RED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. UPON TURNING OFF THE CAR AND TURNING IT BACK ON IT RESETS, HOWEVER THE ISSUE IS BECOMING MORE COMMON AS TIME GOES ON. *TR

Mileage: 64,000

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE AND STABILITY CONTROL FAILURE DURING BRAKING EVENT. DURING BRAKING EVENT ON SLIPPERY SURFACE: 1.) ABS ENGAGED AS NORMAL AT START OF BRAKING EVENT. 2.) ABS STOPPED WORKING AND WHEELS LOCKED UP RESULTING IN VEHICLE ROTATION. 3.) STABILITY CONTROL AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON ACCOMPANIED BY A BEEP. 4.) AFTER BRAKING EVENT WARNING LIGHTS REMAINED ON AND ABS/STABILITY WERE NON-FUNCTIONAL. 5.) AFTER CAR RESTART WARNING LIGHTS WERE GONE AND ABS/STABILITY CONTROL WORKED. UNDER GENTLE BRAKING ON SLIPPERY SURFACE ABS WORKS. ABLE TO CONSISTENTLY RECREATE ISSUE WITH HARD BRAKING OR HARD ACCELERATION ON SLIPPERY SURFACE. THERE IS NO INDICATION OF AN ISSUE PRIOR TO FAILURE. CAR WAS CHECKED BY VW DEALERSHIP PRIOR TO FAILURE AND NO ERROR CODES WERE RETURNED PERTAINING TO ABS/STABILITY CONTROL. *TR

Mileage: 83,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ABS, THE STABILITY, AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE FLIPPED THREE TIMES AND CRASHED INTO A BUSH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT DID NOT DISCLOSE IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.

Mileage: 75,000

ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILURE IS VERY COMMON FOR MK5 JETTA'S AND GOLF'S. MINE FAILED APPROACHING A RED LIGHT IN A FOOT OF SNOW, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF THE TRACTION CONTROL, ABS AND STABILITY CONTROL. VOLKSWAGEN NEEDS TO DO THE RIGHT THING AND ISSUE A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN BEFORE THERE IS A LOSS OF LIFE.

Mileage: 69,000

MY VW JETTA TDI HAD MANY PROBLEMS SINCE I PURCHASED IT. FIRST, WE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE INJECTION SYSTEM IMPLODING. THEY ASKED IF WE EVER PUT IN GASOLINE INSTEAD OF DIESEL. I TOLD THEM ABSOLUTELY NOT. THEY WANTED TO CHARGE ME $6500 BECAUSE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY BUT SERVICE MANAGER GOT VW TO PAY FOR IT BECAUSE I SAID I WAS GOING TO GET AN ATTORNEY. ON JUNE 27, 2014 WE HAD WITH AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WHERE THE BATTERY WAS DRAINING FROM A SHORT IN THE RADIO MODULATOR. THE CAR HAD 101,348 MILES. THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM WHICH TOOK 9 DAYS TO FIX AND COST $1238.56. I NOTICED THE RADIO WOULD STAYED ON WITH THE KEY OUT OF THE CAR AFTER THAT THOUGH. THEN WE HAD THE CHECK ENGINE, AIR BAG, ABS AND TRACTION LIGHTS ON AT 109,452. I TOOK IT TO MY SERVICE STATION ON 11/28/2014, BUT HE SAID THE DEALER HAD TO PROGRAM UPDATE THE SOFTWARE AND CHECK THE ABS MODULE FOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS THE O2 SENSOR ON NUMBER 2 CYLINDER. THEY FOUND NO PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAG, ABS MODULE OR TRACTION CONTROL. THEY CHARGED ME $600. THE LIGHTS WERE ALL OFF. ON JANUARY 3, MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND HER GIRLFRIEND WENT TO THE MOVIES LAST NIGHT WITH THE CAR. IT WAS LIGHTLY RAINING OUT. SHE LEFT THE MOVIE THEATRE AROUND 8:20 PM. SHE CAME UP TO AN INTERSECTION THAT WAS TURNING RED. SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND SKIDDED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS CROSSING. SHE WAS DOING ABOUT 40 MPH. SHE SAID THE CAR DID NOT WANT TO STOP. SHE SAID THERE WHERE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD WHEN SHE WAS DRIVING. PEOPLE IN THE OTHER CAR WENT TO HOSPITAL. *TR

Mileage: 111,000

INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS FROM UNDETERMINED SOURCE FOR LAST YEAR, ENDED UP LOSING ALL LIGHTS ON PASSENGER SIDE OF CAR, AND SOME LIGHTS/LIGHT FUNCTION ON DRIVER'S SIDE, INCLUDING BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, HEADLIGHTS ETC. RANDOM SECURITY ALARM GOING OFF WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO TURN IT OFF, BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS, TRACTION CONTROL ISSUES. AFTER A QUICK INTERNET SEARCH I BECAME AWARE THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND KNOWN VW ISSUE, AND FOUND F16 FUSE TO BE MELTED ALONG WITH A PORTION OF THE FUSE BOX. CALLED THE ONLY VW DEALER IN THE CITY 10/23/14 AND WAS TOLD I HAD TWO SAFETY RECALLS ON MY CAR, ONE FOR AN ECM SOFTWARE UPDATE AND ONE FOR THIS ELECTRICAL ISSUE, NEITHER OF WHICH I WAS NOTIFIED OF, YET HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED TO HAVE THE "DIESEL ONLY" STICKER INSTALLED, AND HAVEN'T MOVED SINCE LONG BEFORE I PURCHASED THE CAR. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO LOOK AT MY VEHICLE UNTIL 10/27/14 AND CANNOT PROVIDE A LOANER CAR SINCE VOLKSWAGEN WON'T REIMBURSE THEM FOR THAT COST. CALLED VOLKSWAGEN CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPOKE WITH DOUG, ONLY TO BE TOLD THEY COULD NOT AUTHORIZE RENTAL CAR REIMBURSEMENT, AND I WOULD NEED TO EITHER SHOULDER THAT EXPENSE MYSELF OR CONTINUE DRIVING THE CAR IN IT'S CURRENT STATE. INFORMED HIM THAT THE CAR WAS NOT SAFE TO BE DRIVEN WITH THE LIGHTING ISSUES, AND FUSE F16 BEING TIED INTO ABS AS WELL, WAS TOLD HE COULDN'T HELP ME. IF THEY HAD DONE THE CORRECT THING, I WOULDN'T BE LEFT IN AN UNSAFE CAR TO TRANSPORT MY FAMILY, DUE TO THEIR ENGINEERING DESIGN NEGLIGENCE. *TR

Mileage: 150,000

2009 JETTA TDI SPORTWAGEN. DURING A PANIC STOP TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT THE ABS AND ATC (TRACTION CONTROL) DASH INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON SOLID ALONG WITH AN ALARM AND THE BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHING ON AND OFF. DURING THIS PANIC STOP BOTH REAR BRAKES LOCKED. TURNING THE IGNITION OFF AND ON RESET THE INDICATOR LIGHTS. TEN MINUTES LATER I ATTEMPTED TO DUPLICATE THE INCIDENT ON A QUIET SIDE STREET BY DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND HITTING THE BRAKES HARD ENOUGH TO ENGAGE THE ABS. ONCE AGAIN THE INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON AND ALARM SOUNDED. DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS FAILURE OF THE ABS CONTROLLER. RESEARCH ON INTERNET INDICATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2009 JETTAS WITH HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR OCCURRENCES. THE PART IS $1750 PLUS LABOR TO INSTALL BRINGS TOTAL TO $2200. THE ABS CONTROLLER IS NOT A WEAR ITEM AND SHOULD NOT BE FAILING ON A CAR WHICH HAS 62,400 MILES ON IT. THE CAR HAS BEEN DEALER MAINTAINED AND SERVICED SINCE NEW. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THE ABS HAD BEEN ENGAGED OTHER THAN DURING THE WINTER ON SNOW COVERED ROADS. *TR

Mileage: 62,400

I REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS ON THE ABOVE DESCRIBED VW. FOR MORE COMPLETENESS IT IS A VW JETTA 2009 SPORTWAGEN, TDI (DIESEL). THE 4 FRONT BRAKE PAD THICKNESSES WERE ABOUT 3/16", THE 4 REAR BRAKE PAD THICKNESSES WERE 1/16". THIS IS VERY UNUSUAL. ALL CARS THAT I HAVE OWNED ETC. EXPERIENCE FASTER FRONT PAD WEAR THAN REAR PAD WEAR. THIS IS ALSO WHAT VW EXPECTS AS THEY HAVE THE ELECTRONIC WEAR SENSOR ON THE FRONT BRAKE PAD. I BELIEVE THAT THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE PROPORTIONING VALVE OR BY A TOO SOFT PAD MATERIAL. *TR

Mileage: 62,000

GOING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 70MPH BESIDE A SEMI, THE CAR SLIGHTLY (NOT ENOUGH TO TAKE ME OUT OF MY LANE) PULLS TO THE SIDE & DING! DING! DING! 'ABS' & 'ESP' LIGHTS COME ON & THE EMERGENCY 'BRAKE' LIGHT ON THE DASH STARTS FLASHING. NO ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS THAT I NOTICED ON THE NEXT 15MILES TO WORK, JUST THE DASH LIGHTS. UPON ARRIVING AT WORK I PARK & SHUT THE CAR OFF. RESTART IT. AND EVERYTHING APPEARS AS THOU IT WAS AN ABERRATION. NO LIGHTS. NO DINGING. FROM A CAR THAT GOES NUTS WHEN YOU'RE SIMPLY JUST LOW ON WIPER-FLUID, IT COULD BE SOMETHING MAJOR LIKE AN ABS MODULE OR 'SPEED SENSOR' (FROM WHAT 100S OF OTHER OWNERS SAY ONLINE) OR SOMETHING 'MINOR' LIKE A CORRODED FUSE. NEEDLESS TO SAY, WHILE I'M WINCING AT THE POTENTIAL REPAIR COSTS, I'M IN FEAR OF & DREADING MY DRIVE HOME THIS EVENING. I'M GLAD NO ONE WAS HURT THIS TIME BUT AS WE ALL KNOW, THE ODDS ARE SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET HURT. WHATEVER IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM FOR NUMEROUS VW OWNERS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. IF ABS & TRACTION CONTROL ARE MANDATORY FEATURES ON A CAR VIA THE NHTSA, IT STANDS TO REASON THAT RAMPANT PROBLEMS SUCH AS VW JETTA OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING IS A MANUFACTURER'S QUALITY ISSUE. IT'S NOT NORMAL WEAR & TEAR. I ACTUALLY TRUST THE NHTSA TO DO THE RIGHT THINGS HERE; FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS & MAKE VW FIX IT. THE ONLY OTHER OPTION THE NHTSA HAS IS TO IGNORE A BLATANT PROBLEM WITH THE ABS & TRACTION STABILITY CONTROLS OF A MASS PRODUCTION FAMILY SEDAN/VEHICLE. *TR

Mileage: 93,400

LEFT REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY DRAGS PREMATURELY WEARING BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR. WORRIED THAT IT MAY CAUSE POSSIBLE FIRE. *TR

Mileage: 63,000

SECOND REPAIR: MUST REPLACE BOTH REAR BRAKE CALIPERS DUE TO THEM SEIZING UP. UNEVEN BRAKE PAD WEAR. 40% ON RIGHT REAR PAD REMAINING. 2% ON LEFT REAR PAD REMAINING. ISSUE ALSO OCCURRED UNDER WARRANTY AT 10,000 MILES. SEVERAL OTHERS REPORT THIS ISSUE OCCURRING ONLY TO THE LEFT REAR PAD. *TR

Mileage: 84,000

THE ABS AND PARKING BRAKE LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH AND BEEP CONSTANTLY AND THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL FOR A SMALL AMOUNT OF TIME CAUSING ME TO SWERVE A LITTLE BIT BUT I REGAINED CONTROL. I RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT CONTINUES TO FLASH AND BEEP. THIS IS SAID TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE WITHIN THE 09 MODELS (THE ABS PUMP AND MODULE FAILURE), BUT THE COMPANY HAS YET TO ISSUE A RECALL TO COVER THE EXPENSE OF REPLACEMENT. IT IS SAID THAT, THE ABS PUMP AND MODULE FAILURE CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES TO LOCK UP AND NOT ALLOW MOVEMENT IN CLOSE SITUATIONS WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR

Mileage: 64,000

THE LR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS CONSISTENTLY SHOW EXCESSIVE WEAR. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS NOTED WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE OR CALIPER EACH TIME WE HAVE CHANGED THE BRAKES AND ONLY THIS LEFT REAR SHOWS EXTREME WEAR. THE LEFT REAR BRAKES HAVE NEEDED CHANGING THREE TIMES THIS PAST YEA AND I'VE CHANGED THE OTHER BRAKES JUST TO BE SAFE. THIS LAST OCCURRENCE THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED AS FAR AS IT WOULD GO, AND EVEN THEN THE ABILITY TO STOP WAS GREATLY DIMINISHED. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, A LOUD SCRAPING NOISE WAS EVIDENT IN THE VEHICLE WHILE ROLLING EVEN WITHOUT THE BRAKES BEING DEPRESSED AND MANY TIMES THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SMELLED LIKE SOMETHING WAS BURNING WHEN IT WAS PARKED FOLLOWING IT BEING DRIVEN. THE TECHNICIAN LOOKED AT THE CAR AND STATED THAT THE CALIPER WAS FROZEN AND IT SEEMS THAT THIS ISSUE CONTINUALLY OCCURS WITH THIS CAR EVEN WITH A NEW CALIPER IT WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE THIS HAPPEN. *TR

Mileage: 90,000

THE LR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS CONSISTENTLY SHOW EXCESSIVE WEAR. THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE OR CALIPER NOTICED EACH TIME; HOWEVER, THE PADS AND ROTORS HAVE NEEDED REPLACEMENT THREE TIMES THIS YEAR AND ONLY THESE LEFT REAR HAVE SHOWN THE ISSUE. AT THE LAST OCCURRENCE BEFORE THIS SERVICE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED AS FAR AS IT WAS ABLE TO GO AND EVEN THEN, THE ABILITY TO STOP WAS GREATLY DIMINISHED. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT A LOUD SCRAPING NOISE WAS EVIDENT IN THE VEHICLE WHILE ROLLING EVEN WITHOUT THE BRAKE DEPRESSED AND MANY TIMES THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE HAD SMELLED LIKE SOMETHING WAS BURNING WHEN IT WAS PARKED DIRECTLY AFTER DRIVING. *TR

Mileage: 50,000

MY VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN A SNOW DRIFT AT THE END OF MY ROAD. I DEACTIVATED MY ELECTRONIC SKID PROTECTION TO GET MY VEHICLE FREE FROM THE SNOW DRIFT. I SUCCESSFULLY MADE IT ONTO THE ROAD AND ONLY GOING 20MPN DUE TO ICY ROADS AND BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS. 1 TO 2 MILES DOWN FROM WHERE I WAS STUCK, MY ABS AND ESP LIGHT CAME ON AND I ALMOST LOST CONTROL BUT BECAUSE I WAS GOING SO SLOW, I WAS A BLE TO KEEP IT ON THE ROAD. I PULLED INTO THE CLOSEST GAS STATION TO INVESTIGATE AND MY REAR BRAKES WERE LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT COME LOOSE. I THOUGHT THEY MAY AHVE BEEN FROZEN SO I CLEANED WHAT SNOW WAS ON THERE AND ACTUATED THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES, MOVING MY VEHICLE BACK AND FORTH TO BREAK THEM LOOSE. THIS DID NOT WORK SO I DROVE IT ABOUT 4 MILES TO THE CLOSEST VW DEALERSHIP, WHICH WAS VERY DIFFICULT DUE TO THE ICY ROADS AND MY REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP. THE VW TECHNICIAN TOLD ME THAT BECAUSE MY REAR WHEELS WERE STUCK IN THAT SNOW DRIFT AND MY FRONT TIRES WERE TRYING TO GET ME UNSTUCK, A CODE POPPED UP WHICH ACTIVATED MY REAR BRAKES. HE CLEARED THE CODE AND MY CAR WORKS PERFECTLY FINE. IF THIS "CODE" HAD TRIPPED 10 MINUTES LATER, I WOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT HIGHER SPEEDS ON VERY BAD ROAD CONDITIONS AND WOULD HAVE CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I DO NOT KNOW IF THE DEALERSHIP WAS TRUTHFUL AS TO WHAT THEY FOUND, IF IT WAS TRULY A CODE OR IF THEY WERE JUST FROZEN SHUT WHICH CREATED THE CODE. I JUST WANTED TO CREATE A COMPLAINT TO LOG THIS ISSUE IN CASE THIS HAPPENS AGAIN, I HAVE PROOF OF THE ISSUE AND COMPLAINT. *TR

Mileage: 74,366

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, HE NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS ABLE TO PUT THE FIRE OUT WITH WATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE CALIPER HAD SEIZED AND OVERHEATED, WHICH WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.

Mileage: 56,000

HAS SOME STRANGE NOISE AS SOON AS I MOVED CAR FIRST THING IN THE MORNING. DROPPED OFF SON AT SCHOOL AND LESS THAN HALF A MILE CAR WAS STUCK WHEN I TRIED TO ACCELERATE. REMOVED TIRE AND LOOSENED CALIPER AND NOTICED DISC WAS CRACKED AND INNER PAD MISSING. *TR

Mileage: 101,000

ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILED AND REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP. *TR

Mileage: 62,000

MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I WAS IN CRUISE CONTROL AT 60 MPH AND KNOCKED ME OUT OF CRUISE CONTROL. ANOTHER TIME I WAS GETTING READY TO STOP FOR A STOP SIGN AND THE BRAKE PEDAL STARTED TO VIBRATE AND I ALMOST COULDN'T STOP AND THE ABS LIGHT WENT ON. *TR

Mileage: 30,000

BRAKES SQUEALED FROM THE DATE OF DELIVERY IN MARCH 2009. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VW SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TO INSPECT BRAKES. I WAS TOLD EACH TIME THAT THAT'S COMMON IN THE VW JETTA AND I HAD TO GET USED TO IT. BRAKES SEEMED TO FAIL ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VW SERVICE AFTER ACCIDENT SEVERAL TIMES TO INSPECT BRAKES AND EACH TIME I WAS TOLD NOTHING IS WRONG UNTIL THEY FINALLY REPLACED THE BOOSTER AND THE SWAY BAR LINKS. AFTER VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED BACK TO ME, THE BRAKE FLUID STARTED TO LEAK AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT KEEPS ILLUMINATING. VW SAID THAT NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE CAR. THE CAR HAS DELAYED BRAKING AND SOMETIMES NO BRAKES AND IS DANGEROUS ON THE ROADS, ESPECIALLY THE HIGHWAY. *TR

Mileage: 30,000