The f16 fuse in the engine bay that connects power to multiple exterior lights as well as the abs brake system melts and melts part of the fuse tray. This is the same thing that happens with the vw Tiguan in campaign am97. Look into am97 as this can ruin your abs brake system. This should be recalled and fixed. This picture is not mine but is exactly what happened.
Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen abs comes on
17 of the 171 owner complaints about the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 2009 model year.
- owner complaints
- 17
- worst model year
- 2009
- typical repair cost reported
- $2,500
- typical mileage
- 106,556
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
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What owners say
ABS module in 2010 VW Jetta wagon malfunctioned. Warning lights in dash were lit for ABS, Brake, and airbag on 5/18/24. Towed to local auto shop by AAA on 5/20/24. Verified by local auto shop as faulty ABS module on 5/21/24. Prior year VW Jetta wagon (2009) already has recall for this issue. Car is not safe to drive due to brake issue and will not pass state inspection. This VIN / make / model of VW should be added to existing VW ABS recall. I have not towed vehicle back to house and do not have the auto shop report yet.
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!
Volkswagen knows they have a problem with their ABS module but refuse to correct it. This has been going on for years. Codes: 01130 ABS operation not a plausible signal. They need to recall!!!
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).
Not a complaint just curious. Has anyone "fried" their ABS module and or replaced one. Where is the best place to get parts? How much was the average cost of repairs?
Abs engine light is on. Found evidence online that vw extended coverage for replacement of this module. Fault code for safety recall for ABS module is 16v‑913. Was told by the dealership that module is not under warranty. In addition, air bag indicator is on and check engine light is on. Just had the cheat device removed two months ago.
After driving all day with no problem, I put the car in park and attempted to turn the car off. The ignition would not turn off. I drove a little further and tried again and it would not turn off. I took it to my mechanic and they couldn't get it to turn off either. After many attempts and wd-40, they we able to get the car off. It appears that the issue is the ignition switch. According to the mechanic, there are many issues with this with volkswagen, yet there is not a recall. The replacement will be about $650. I've already replaced electrical issues involving ABS and airbags that were close to $2000. After 2 years of ownership, I'm ready to get rid of this car and never own another volkswagen.
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.
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.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- 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 Jetta Sportwagen abs
Why does the abs come on in the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen?
Owners who report it most often also describe check engine light and airbag warning light.
Which Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2009 (8 complaints), 2010 (7 complaints) and 2011 (1 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix ABS light or ABS activating on the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $2,500 (median of 5 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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