2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Nov 11, 2023 · Brakes, Steering · VA

Random unwanted braking action during driving and dangerous steering force to the right side.I had to use both hands and force to keep car on the road on the interstate. No fault codes found VW Dealership could not find any Problem.They replaced the ABS Modem to a cost of $2669 but the problem remains.The brakes lock up when just backing up on my driveway too.I have read on the VW forums that a lot of people are having the same problems on 2009, 2012,2013 Jetta.I am afraid to take the car on the road and especially on the interstate again!

Filed Sep 11, 2020 · OR

I purchased a 2009 vw jetta gli 4 door car and less than 1 day later the epc, ABS lights came on and many of the gauges were not working properly (speedometer, fuel, etc.) the sensors were fixed and the used dealership that sold me the car has had it off and on, in and out of the shop fixing those things, said the ABS module needed replaced. The dealership said it is on the recall for replacement and that the local vw dealership would fix it free of charge. The vw dealership told my husband and I today that the code didn't match to replace the ABS module. I looked the vehicle up in the campaign for the recall by VIN # and found it. This has been an issue since day 1. It is not safe as the car has decelerated in freeway traffic, brakes failing and not working properly in traffic and is going to cause an accident. My husband and I are nurses and we take safety of ourselves, families, and others very seriously. We would appreciate any information and/or help you can provide us. Thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 29, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 135,000 miles · CA

Abs, ESC indicator lights came on driving at highway speed, and with brake indicator flashing and audible sound. Diagnosed at capistrano vw as failure of ABS control module. Repair declined due to $2,500 cost, but the circumstances indicate this should be covered in safety recall 45f2, the federal safety agency campaign 16v913 (although VIN not indicated as part of recall according to the federal safety agency records). Will follow up with dealership. The federal safety agency should note other similar complaints to cause manufacturer to expand number of affected vehicles. Vw's response appears to be inadequate so far.

Filed May 14, 2019 · Brakes · 100,080 miles · NC

Vehicle has 100,088 miles on it. On 5/11/2019 the ABS module went bad. Under the federal safety agency campaign recall number 16v913000 the ABS module should be replaced. Volkswagon on 5/14/19 ran my VIN # and said no recall applied. They refused to replace the module despite the applicability of your recall campaign number. The vehicle is now in a mechanic's garage and is inoperable as computer code 01130 applies. The ABS warning light and flashing brake light appeared while I was in my driveway and had just started up the car.

Filed Jul 18, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 155,558 miles · NJ

Vw refusing to complete ABS module recall because ABS module already has fault codes stored. The point of the recall is to repair or replace the faulty ABS modules, but in our case, since the module already contains fault codes, the dealership and vw corporate are refusing to perform the safety recall

Filed Mar 13, 2017 · Brakes · 106,556 miles · FL

Took vehicle for ABS system module recall service. Dealer said ABS pump also broken, but was not covered repair under recall. Would cost additional $2320 to fix. As a result, vehicle ABS system still not functional. Unsafe.

Filed Mar 7, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 107,500 miles · FL

Re: the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 I am filing this complaint in the hope the federal safety agency can verify that what vw has indicated is truthful and how a consumer can determine when the recall - the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 - is applicable vs. Not applicable independent of vw. I contacted vw regarding the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 ABS / electronic stability control and dealer performed software update and test drove vehicle. Dealer and vw customer service both state the recall replacement module is not applicable. Their reason is regardless of the module being faulty with error code 01130 (indicative of 'brake electronics control module' (j104) faulty ' internet search - vw 01130 code), it does not fail 'the new diagnostic test' because of 'field value 124' reading vs. 'field value 125'. The federal safety agency website states: 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. I do not understand or agree how both vw and the dealer state the module is faulty (and dealer indicated the module needs to be replaced'), yet also indicate the module pass the new diagnostic test. I.e. If it is a 'faulty' module how could it also pass the diagnostic test? Unfortunately, vw lost my trust with the 'dieselgate' issue and my vehicle is impacted by this scandal and I am unable to verify vw is being truthful and, it seems to me, a faulty module should not pass any diagnostic test. What is in writing on the federal safety agency website and the vw website (and what I have been told) regarding this recall notice seem to have different meanings or understandings. Sincerely and enclosed is scan of dealer's service paper work with personal identification areas blacked out to preserve identities.

Filed Jan 11, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 71,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta sportwagen. The contact stated that the speedometer failed without warning. In addition, the ABS indicator illuminated and the fuel mileage sensor failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ABS module failed, and the ABS cord was burned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (electronic stability control). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.