2009 Audi A3: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Dec 13, 2022 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 67,000 miles · CO

The contact owns a 2009 Audi A3. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the traction control and ABS control module warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V913000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control). The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

Filed Apr 29, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 109,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 audi a3. The contact stated that the ABS and stability control failed to function properly and made the vehicle unstable to drive. Bell audi (782 us-1, edison, nj 08817, (732) 388-2800) and the manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control); although, the vehicle exhibited the same failure as the recall campaign. The dealer diagnosed that the ABS control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired; however, a system issue occurred with the software update. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Apr 23, 2019 · Brakes · 105,100 miles · CO

Abs braking system software update did not fix brakes. Recall shows if brake module is bad it would replace. However, they only updated the software and claimed the module is not involved in the recall. I do not have ABS brakes that are functional.

Filed Jul 22, 2017 · Brakes · 65,000 miles · CA · crash

According to the publication I found my car VIN is listed as part of a recall for the ABS control module. I was involved in an accident 18 months ago where this exact problem occurred. The car in front of me was cut off and slammed on his brakes. I had to brake quickly and was not able to control the car. Both my ABS and ESC warning lights came on. I did not think about any mechanical problem until I read about the recall. Now audi has informed me that my car is not part of the recall. I have not been able to get any information how this was determined. As this is a safety concern I need to know why my car is not part of the recall.

Filed May 12, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 70,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 audi a3. While driving 35 MPH, the ABS and ESC indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Feb 21, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 audi a3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags); 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 stated that the air bag indicator remained illuminated and the ABS malfunctioned without warning. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Feb 1, 2017 · Acceleration, Airbags · 87,000 miles · NH · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 audi a3. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the ABS and the ESC warning lights flickered. As a result, the brake pedal and accelerator pedal failed to engage and caused the contact to crash into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained a mild concussion and body bruising that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The failure mileage was 87,000.

Filed Aug 22, 2016 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · CA

The ABS control module has failed and I've read this is an ongoing issue with all 2009 models from audi to volkswagen tsi engine models. The vehicle had ABS steering and brake lights come on within the cluster. When braking the brakes locked up causing me to lose control. Thankfully I was not going fast it didn't crash into anything.