2009 Volkswagen GTI: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Sep 23, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 80,000 miles · FL

Abs code 16352 present. Car lost consistent electronic steering assistance making for varying steering wheel resistance during turning. Most dash information (speed, fuel gauge, etc.) fluctuated. This issue needs to be addressed for all vw vehicles with ABS control module issues, not just some. I brought this to the attention of vw and was told that the specific fault I threw was not covered (under existing recalls) even though all ABS control module issues result in eventual failure of dash cluster as well as obvious safety concerns (which is exactly what happened resulting in ongoing costly shop visits).

Filed Dec 28, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 85,000 miles · TX

While driving lights flashing,speedometer stops working ,fuel gauge stops working. Steering wheel moves funny. There is a recall on the program that they installed but now they just say that the unit needs to be replaced. They are asking 2400.00 for the repair but there are many complaints on the internet from many owners.

Filed Jun 5, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 81,600 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen gti. While starting the vehicle, the ABS indicator illuminated. Also, while making a turn at various speeds, the instrument panel and the fuel gauge randomly failed. The vehicle was taken to a local ancira volkswagen dealer located in san antonio, tx where it was diagnosed that the ABS module needed to be updated. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the codes did not match the faults listed in the recall. The contact was denied the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 81,600.

Filed Dec 9, 2016 · Brakes · 93,000 miles · CA

Abs module and pump is faulty, which seems to be the case with many other volkswagen gti specific to the 2009 year. This causes the ABS and traction control to not work, along with loss of power steering, no or faulty reading on speedometer and gas gauge at any speed in both city and highway driving. Cornering is very difficult as the power steering is turned off. Incredibly dangerous and should be addressed and fixed by vw of america.

Filed Sep 19, 2016 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 115,160 miles · FL

While driving the vehicle steering system became tight, ABS and brake light came on as well as check engine, steering system malfunction, epc and stability control lights lit up on dash. Also, fuel gauge would drop to empty and speedometer went to zero miles per hour while the car was in motion. This happened on a city street going straight or turning.

Filed Aug 15, 2016 · Driver assistance · 82,270 miles · AZ

At roughly 11pm at night while driving home from the gym the car started beeping and the epc light came on. Shortly after the ABS, check engine light, traction control, brake light(flashing), steering wheel icon, and a message saying engine fault workshop all lit up. I imagine all these lights prompting the car to go into limp mode. My gas gauge stopped working along with the spedometer and the car would only rec about 2k rpms trying to protect itself from further damage(limp mode). Problem would continue on from then. The car won't turn properly as it feels like it's really loose and isn't grabbing the road.

Filed Aug 8, 2016 · Brakes, Driver assistance · CA

Vw 2009 gti 80k miles. Solid ABS, solid power steering light, solid check engine light, solid traction control, and flashing "brake" lights illuminate on the dashboard occasionally upon turning on the vehicle, accompanied by 3 audible beeps. Then, the ABS, traction control, brake, epc, steering, and check engine lights began to come on while driving. Abs and traction control stay illuminated, while the epc, steering, check engine, and brake lights come on intermittently, accompanied by 3 audible beeps. The message "engine fault - workshop!" also shows up on the message display center in the dash. Steering feels a bit stiff. Speedometer, odometer and fuel gauge affected. Dealer has indicated an internal fault in the ABS control module requiring complete replacement. Vw corporate offices unwilling to provide extended warranty on these common failures. Expensive fix and very dangerous to drive.

Filed Oct 1, 2015 · Brakes, Driver assistance · CA

Abs, traction control and brake light come on all together. The ABS module is failing. This appears to be a rampant problem with many 2009 gti's. The bad module also makes power steering go out, as well as the fuel gauge and speedometer not work.

Filed May 26, 2015 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 95,000 miles · OH

The ABS module failure has been reported many times online. The module will fail causing ABS, traction control, power steering, and engine lights to all come on. Much of the dashboard is lit now. The car reads "engine fault workshop" and the speedometer will drop to 0 MPH. The fuel gauge will change from empty to 3/4 to 1/2 while driving. Audible beeps are heard from dash.

Filed Nov 7, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 90,600 miles · CA

While driving at highway speeds, multiple dashboard lights indicating loss of traction control, anti-lock brakes, and power steering were illuminated. This then caused issues because those systems are not working while the speedometer (would stay at 0mph when driving) and the fuel gauge (moved around randomly from 1/4 to 3/4 full). Looking into this issue I found that several owners of the same make, model, and year have had the exact problem as me.

Filed Aug 23, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 49,199 miles · MA

On 8/8/2014, I turned on my car to go work. Once I turned on the ignition/engine, all warning lights (power steering, engine, electronics, ABS, esp and braking) came on or flashing. After several attempts (3 times) to restart the car, the warning lights came on and off periodically. With a last restarting attempt that morning, all warnings lights went away and I drove off to work. In the middle of the way, all warning lights came back on again. This time, power steering, ABS, speedometer, gas gauge, etc. All malfunctioned periodically during my drive. During the drive, I had no idea how fast I was driving or how much gas I really had and with no power steering and ABS etc. I did arrive at work safely but not without some serious and perhaps dangerous maneuvers with a nonworking power steering, ABS, and other electronic components. I took the car to a vw dealership in braintree ma the next morning. After a weekend of diagnosis and a random repair to the ignition switch, the dealership told me it was the ABS control module fault and it needed a replacement. Since that vw dealership was not able to give me a precise diagnosis without repairing random parts of my car and had me paid for it, I took the car to another vw dealership in danvers ma. After hours of diagnosis, I got the same result that the ABS control module is at fault. I had the dealership replaced the ABS control module and paid thousands for the repair. Now the car is running fine. But knowing that the ABS control module fault is very common among my model of the car at all mileage from research and talking with local mechanics, I want to make aware of this problem and the dangers behind a random failure in the ABS control module that can cause failure of both electronic and mechanic components in the car which can lead to serious accidents, injuries, or even deaths without slightest warning on the road.