The car disables the ABS while driving, and the ABS, brake and electronic stability control indicators are lit simultaneously, while the car dings. Quite distracting. A little research shows complaints for the same behavior since just oct. 30, 2019: the federal safety agency id number: 11277060 the federal safety agency id number: 11288718 the federal safety agency id number: 11283008 the federal safety agency id number: 11279604 there is a recall which was considered closed for my vehicle for this issue: 16v913000 dealership has also quoted about $1500 to replace the ABS module, because the current module cannot be updated. Seems like there are lots of bad modules that cannot be updated. This is a hazard condition; especially here in michigan.
2009 Volkswagen Jetta brakes complaints
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Took vehicle in for ABS recall and was told volkswagen denied the recall because the ABS module was bad. It is bad to begin with. Volkswagen has came up with a scam to please the federal safety agency but not satisfy customers. Quoted $1532.62 for a new one that should be replaced by volkswagen because it's already faulty.
Car ABS systen danger. No mechanic can fix
I have been told my car is not eligible for the ABS module replacement claim but there is a problem with it as I drive the car. The brake light, traction control light and ABS light are all on and flashing with a beep that is consistent once the key is in the ignition and it's a very distracting sound that I wish I could fix myself but even the part costs $600+ and to go to the dealer and get it fixed for $1800. I am a college student who doesn't have the funds to fix this issue and I have not been given a reason why my vehicle is not eligible for the fix.
I got a recall on my ABS module and voltswagon is fighting with me and saying they're not paying for it or doing it for me when it clearly states on the email I got that they will pay for all services. I'm still able to drive it but since it has to do with my brakes it makes me very nervous.
I just bought this 2009 volksawagen jetta this monday, september 16th 2019, the car has a nonstop beeping noise as soon as the key goes in the ignition (not the open door beep either) and the ABS, brake, and traction control lights are on in the dashboard. The beep is nonstop and very frustrating and starts every time the key goes in. I bought the car for cheap thinking this would be an easy fix.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. Upon starting the vehicle, the ABS and stability control warning indicators illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle himself and used a diagnostic tool to find that the ABS failed. The contact took the vehicle to mckenna volkswagen cerritos (18303 studebaker rd, cerritos, ca 90703, 855‑995‑7761) where he was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The contact stated that the failure was similar to the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000(service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The manufacturer was contacted, but the office was closed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving over an hour at various speeds, the vehicle performed roughly and jerked. The brake pedal was applied, but the vehicle slid. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact stated that the failure was similar to the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 09v333000 (power train) and 09v164000 (power train). The failure mileage was 100,000.
My 2009 vw jetta has the ABS, electronic stability program (esp) warning lamps illuminated with a flashing brake warning light during normal highway driving. The ABS system program was updated by my local vw dealer about two years ago as a part of a vw recall that was mailed to us. The car is extremely sensitive to wet or moist roads on a 90f day, it acts like it's driving on ice.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000(service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). When the contact initially received the notice, he contacted tom bush volkswagen (9850 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, fl 32225, 904‑371‑4350) who serviced the vehicle and replaced the defective components. Two years later, the contact's wife noticed that the ABS and brake warning indicators were illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle back to the same dealer and was informed that he would have to pay out of pocket for any future repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they were standing by the dealer's decision regarding the handling of the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 135,000. *tt *js consumer stated I was contacted by sarah at vw of america's customer care department and told that the update that was done and code that is shown does not hold them responsible for honoring the recall. I have tried to get info on how the code works with the ABS module and was told there is no one to explain.
My son was driving down a windy road (going about 30, in the city) when the brake light, traction control and ABS lights turned on in the dashboard. Car stopped ok and was not involved in an accident. The car started to making a beeping sound. When he arrived home we checked it with a scanner, cleared the codes. A day later the same issue with the lights come back on. I called vw and my local dealer and although there is a bulletin for the ABS for my year jetta, they said my car was not part of it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While attempting to start the vehicle, the ABS control warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to savannah volkswagen (50 eisenhower dr, savannah, ga 31406, (912) 920-5455) where it was diagnosed that the ABS control unit needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving various speeds, the ABS failed and the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The contact discovered that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes). The contact drove the vehicle to volkswagen of olympia (2107 cooper point rd sw, olympia, wa 98502, (844) 853-3221) and was informed that in order for the recall repair to be performed, the ABS module needed to be replaced at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 177,000.
Brakes locking up..lights for ABS stability on
Abs module failed
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was taken to hover clay cooley volkswagen of richardson (300 north central express way, richardson, tx 75080, 214‑336‑5770). The dealer stated that they would not replace the ABS control module free of charge. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to send an invoice with the cost for the ABS control module and they may provide reimbursement. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Abs module recall for 2009 volkswagen models affected needs to be revised, for there are lots of cars that suffer from ABS modules failing while they are driving. Some cars which are illegible are left unfixed by volkswagen because they do not fit the specific details of the recall. The company shipped cars out with faulty ABS modules and refuse to fix it and those cars are hazardous on the road. My vehicle, for example, has ABS module working intermittently while it should be staying on. During a diagnosis the ecu senses no communication between it and the ABS module, which is a hazard knowing my ABS will not always function when I need it to stop quicker in response to the many obstacles on the road. The faulty ABS sensor messed with my steering and gauges. The gauges do not present real time calculations and the steering assist has completely shut down due to ABS being unresponsive.
Recall 45f2 was performed on 3/11/19. Abs light came on, indicating ABS had been disengaged on 5/20/19, which is the problem that should have been fixed with the recall. Returned vehicle to dealership where recall was performed. Was informed that I needed to pay for part that was defective and the reason for the recall, ABS modulator. Technical service bulletin 2046841 fully describes issue.
Abs lights up on dash as I am driving along the road, causing concern that the car will brake automatically.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start because the battery was dead. The vehicle was jumpstarted and seven warning indicators illuminated including the check engine, ABS, esp, and power steering indicators. The vehicle started after the jumpstart and was taken to ciocca volkswagen of allentown (1345 lehigh st, allentown, pa 18103) where it was diagnosed that a new ABS module, pump, and ignition switch were needed. The contact also received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving various speeds, the vehicle accelerated and decelerated without warning. The failure occurred intermittently. Also, the ABS warning indicator illuminated. Volkswagen of oakland (2740 broadway, oakland, ca 94612, (510) 907-4396) diagnosed that the ABS needed to be repaired. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. When attempting to drive the vehicle, the brake, ABS, and traction warning indicators illuminated. A beeping sound was also heard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ABS module failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed to take the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was later taken to winn volkswagen woodland hills (located at 21141 ventura blvd, woodland hills, ca 91364, (818) 884-4444) where it was diagnosed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where a software update was performed; however, it did not correct the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.
Abs vw jetta recall. My 2009 vw is currently under a safety recall for ABS system failures. The ABS system on my car has in fact failed, yet the dealer is refusing to complete the recall because the system is in failure and they claim that the software cannot be updated to see if the system is failing. The dealer instructed me to replace the ABS system in my car (at my own cost) so they can complete the software check. The estimate for the repair was $2900. I refused as the part in question is under recall. They claim the recall does not cover my failed ABS system. I believe volkswagen is abdicating their safety responsibilities for a known problem and failed part in their cars. In a cursory review online there are hundreds of similar complaints to be found online. I hope that the ntsb is reviewing similar complaints and will compel vw to make the mechanical repairs to the ABS systems necessary, not just check the software.
This car skids out and fish tails when applying brakes. I bought this for my teenager daughter and I don't feel it's safe because the ABS system is turned off by by a faulty module. It's already been in one accident.
I was on snow and braked hard to turn into my driveway, as I was sliding a bit. I heard a pop and the skid, brake and ABS lights came on with a dinging alarm. My brakes still seemed to work. I took my car to have it checked and was told by my mechanic that the ABS module was bad according to his scanner. It was below freezing at the time, so my mechanic told me to wait for the weather to warm up, and hopefully something was just frozen. He said that it indicated a ground wire was a problem to the ABS module and maybe it was just a matter of fixing that, or the module was bad. I looked up that the 2009 jettas had a problem and recall on the ABS modules. I took it to the dealer, who updated software, but said mine didn't qualify for replacement under the recall. I don't understand how, if my module is bad and a ground wire is involved how the recall is not valid.
I had made an appointment with volkswagen dealership to have my car looked at because of the recall. My ABS light came on and has been on for weeks. It hasn't turned off. When I took my car in they tried to perform a software update but weren't able to because apparently the module went out before the recall. I haven't had any problems with this until just a few weeks ago so I don't understand how that is possible. Now they are saying its technically my fault and now im stuck paying 1200 on an ABS module and maintenance. My ABS light came on went I went around a corner and slammed on my breaks, ever since then it wont turn off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the ABS warning indicator flashed. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the ABS control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving 30 MPH, the contact attempted to access the brake pedal and the vehicle slid before it stopped. The contact stated that the ABS module was faulty. In addition, the ABS warning indicator illuminated and constantly beeped. The contact was able to drive safely to their destination after the failure. The vehicle was taken to napelton volkswagen of orlando (12700 e colonial dr, orlando, fl 32826, (855) 843-6461) where the mechanic stated that since the warning indicator was currently illuminated, the update could not be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer called the contact and stated the same thing as the dealer. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while the driver was driving, all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated with a beeping noise. The vehicle was taken to carolina volkswagen (7800 e independence blvd, charlotte, nc 28227, (704) 537-2336) where it was diagnosed that the ABS module failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) but could not complete the recall due to the module had failed. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.
2009 vw jetta purchased in st. Paul, mn, on april 11, 2018. Mileage was 130,225. Mileage is currently 131,600. The ABS system failed on august 17, 2018 - multiple control panel lights were activated and still remain activated. There has been a recall on the ABS control module software ' vw code 45f2. 'corrective action' portion of the recall notice: 'update the ABS control module software with improved diagnostic capability to detect insufficient pcu ground connection. Abs modules with insufficient ground connections will be replaced.' took the car to vw of inver grove heights. They said they installed the software upgrade but since the ABS system had already failed they could do nothing more without me paying to have the ABS module and pump replaced ' approximately $2,300. Vw care's eric waldowski, who said he was the assistant to the ceo at vw, said this to me: 'in this circumstance I will not stand behind our product or our engineers. We will not replace the module since the car was not brought in for the software update prior to the failure of the ABS system. We are not obligated to repair this ABS system therefore we will not.' I did not own the car when the recall was sent out in march, 2017. According to the carfax I received, the car was taken to vw of inver grove heights for "service" july 18, 2017 - while the recall was available. I believe that vw of inver grove heights should have fixed the ABS software according to the recall at that time. Eric waldowski called me today and said that the "service" that was completed on july 18, 2017 was "body work" and it was sublet to another provider. Thus, vw of inver grove heights was under no obligation to alert the owner to the recall and/or fix it at that time. My contention is that vw should honor the recall notice and replace the ABS module at their cost for two reasons - failure of ABS and was in shop.
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