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Volkswagen Eos abs comes on

32 of the 426 owner complaints about the Volkswagen Eos describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 2009 model year.

owner complaints
32
worst model year
2009
typical mileage
50,000
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below

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What owners say

Filed May 10, 2023 · Brakes · FL

Unable to drive vehicle ABS system failure - no braking is possible. ABS warning light and loss of braking control while attempting to drive. The module part recall 45F2 does not apply to my year 2011 vehicle. Though the previous year there is a recall for the part by VW. VW representatives will not offer recall or payment for part replacement saying recall does not apply to 2011. Vehicle is at risk. VW will not assume responsibility for faulty part. The vehicle is too dangerous to drive. Consumers should be informed.

Filed Jan 12, 2022 · Brakes, Transmission · 50,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen EOS. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle loss motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that white smoke started coming from the vehicle. The contact steered the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where the water pump was replaced. She also stated that the ABS warning light had illuminated on the instrument panel which resulted in the engine not starting. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired for the ABS failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Dec 27, 2021 · Brakes, Driver assistance · OH

My ABS/ ESC light was on and the brake light was flashing randomly. After diagnostics it appears the ABS module is intermittently not receiving power. Because of this the ABS/ESC system randomly does not work as it should. This seems to be the same issue as the 16V‑913 safety recall, but my car was manufactured on July 14, 2010 which was 33 days after the June 11, 2010 cut off date.

Filed Jul 1, 2021 · Brakes · TX

The vehicle has exhibited intermittent ABS, ESC, and Brake light. Code check revealed intermittent communication errors with various parts of the ABS system including the control module. Diagnostics varied, undiagnosable due to intermittent activity and varying codes. April 2021, ABS, ESC, Brake light, codes indicate communication error with the ABS control module. Codes and light reset after being cleared, the vehicle was operational and drives with no detectable issues other than lights/ and possible non-operational ABS. 06/29/2021, 10 minutes into drive vehicle speedometer begins to dance from zero to operating speed, to total fault intermittently in interstate traffic on I-10 west into Houston at Channel View, braking begins to engage automatically/intermittently, loss of engine power, check engine/flashing brake light , vehicle narrowly avoids collision. Vehicle parked and restarted, driven back home with check engine and flashing brake light and intermittent speedometer, no drivability issues. 6/30/21 internet search for similar issues reveals an abundance of similar issues without drivability problems and 2017 recall# Part 473 Safety Recall Report 16V‑913. I would call attention to pages 3 and page 4 of this recall 1.) Considering the events of 6/28 and page 3 of the recall under Chronology, Volkswagen appears to admit the problem, and with a thorough understanding of its own systems should openly acknowledge the ability of this system to cause dangerous drivability conditions. 2.) Page 4, Recall Schedule, Description of Recall, Indicates that VW has still to provide dealers and owners with notification of this issue. As an owner and knowledgeable professional in automotive service I can assure you as of 7/1/2021, nearly five years after VW acknowledged the issue in Dec. 2016 to the federal safety agency, and 11 years after addressing the concern in production with the 2010 models, we have not been notified.

Filed May 8, 2021 · Brakes · MI

Abs control module is displaying fault code 01130; this is a recall on certain vw and audi's manufactured in 2009 thru 2014. Car is skidding on wet road as this affects traction control, too. Has vw considered a broader recall of the ABS module.

Filed Mar 8, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · 4 miles · WI

Abs and brake lights are on, car shifts into neutral on it's own. Feels unsafe to drive, because of the neutral shift there is no power. I have had to pull over to the side of the road and restart the car.

Filed Jan 31, 2021 · Airbags, Brakes · 49,800 miles · NY

Replaced all four ABS wheel sensors. The sensors effected ABS system and all emergency equipment such as all airbags SRS dealer advised that that this has been an issue with all models in the vw line of products.(gunther vw of delray,florida(

Filed Jan 23, 2021 · Brakes · 109,000 miles · GA

Esp/ABS error. Lights on. I almost crashed into someone's car due to my ABS brakes failing on me. I was on the highway driving approximately 75 miles per hour. Came up on a traffic jam at a stand still. Scariest moment of my life. Though I was going to die. This needs to be addressed immediately.

Filed Jan 3, 2021 · Brakes · 160,000 miles · IL

When the ABS, brake and other lights came on, the car was in motion. It was after applying the brakes where I skid and the lights came on. I live in an area with snow and my ABS has not worked since the light came on, making driving very unsafe. I'm aware previous models of my car have had issues with defective or failed ABS systems/anti-skid/braking systems which raises concern for my model year.

Filed Nov 12, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 113,000 miles · FL

The ABS brake indicator light is on and when I took it to a certified euro car mechanic he said that 8 codes showed up for this. He also said that there was a safety recall 45f2 on this. When I took my vehicle to the vw dealership in panama city, fl. They were extremely rude and said there was no recall for this vehicle. They would not tell me if or when the recall was complete, and if it was completed and the same thing is happening, then there is still a problem with the initial recall that was not fixed.

Related recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipReported December 20, 2016 · 135,683 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.
Risk
A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control module software to improve the module's self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298.

Recall number 16V913000 · Recall details

Questions about the Volkswagen Eos abs

Why does the abs come on in the Volkswagen Eos?

Owners who report it most often also describe check engine light, complete transmission failure and stuck in gear or won't shift.

Which Volkswagen Eos years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2009 (22 complaints), 2010 (6 complaints) and 2011 (2 complaints).

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