2009 Volkswagen Jetta: key fob or push-button start problems

Filed Dec 7, 2019 · 93,000 miles · CA

The driver's side rear door lock does not work. It doesn't work manually or with the key fob. I am concerned about the safety of my passengers if something were to happen and they cannot exit the vehicle from the rear. Also, the inability to lock the rear door is another safety issue. I have noticed several complaints about the same problem. Does it take an actual vehicle fatality for this problem to be dealt with?

Filed Feb 22, 2016 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that when the lock button was depressed on the key fobik, the front driver's side door failed to lock. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the locking mechanism failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Feb 5, 2015 · Body · 65,660 miles · WA

Rear door lock failure - unlock car using key fob, try to open back driver's side door, pull handle, door "drops" but doesn't open fully, pull handle second time door opens. From the inside try to open the door pull on handle door fails to open remaining locked even when driver unlocks manually. This does not happen every time I try to open the door but frequently. I've replaced door locks twice on rear passenger doors and the left door has failed again. Each time at my expense! This should be a recall as it's clearly a safety issue.

Filed Oct 23, 2013 · Electrical, Locks · IL

The rear doors on my 2009 volkswagen jetta tdi don't lock - with the lock inside the door or the key fob. This is a major safety concern as I drive through the city everyday and anyone could just get in my car or rob me. I researched it online to try and solve the issue myself, but it seems like a difficult/expensive fix, and there are numerous posts online about other jetta tdi's locks malfunctioning. Volkswagen has not issued a recall, but this seems to be a very common problem with their vehicles.

Filed Dec 20, 2012 · Electrical · 101,058 miles · TX

Door locks began to malfunction. Locks will not lock or release with key fob or door locking mechanism. This problems was identified by the service tech at the dealership as normal and a regular replacement for model years 2006-2010.

Filed Dec 11, 2009 · Locks · 12,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While exiting the vehicle, all four doors locked without intention. The engine remained on, and a child was positioned in the rear of the vehicle. She attempted to access the vehicle with the key fob and manually. The key failed to unlock the door. She had to break the passenger window to open the door. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure and current mileages were 12,000. The VIN was unavailable.