2011 Volkswagen Jetta: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Sep 17, 2026 · Airbags, Driver assistance · CA

Suddenly the car showed the abs, cruise control, air bag , and a flashing break light on the dashboard. Took to dealership to get diagnostic and the Abs control module needs to be replaced.

Filed Jul 30, 2025 · Brakes · GA

ABS Control Module total failure No warnings appeared prior to the total failure of the ABS Control Module to indicate that the car needed servicing. ABS would have failed in an emergency braking according to the dealership. Just driving the car without knowing the ABS had issues put my family at risk. After the lights appeared I took it to the dealership who performed the diagnostics and determined that the ABS needed total replacement and advised that the car was not safe to drive. Lights appeared after the failure. There were no brake issues' warning lights prior to the failure. For at least 8 years I've complained that my brakes screeched and for years I was told that my brakes were fine. I've had diagnostics done on the car and not once were issues found with the ABS system. To realize that my car has no warning indicator for a major safety feature such as the brakes until that ABS components' total failure is horrifying. Yet when my tires need air a light appears. There were previous ABS recalls on other Volkwagen Jetta models/years that my car VIN was not part of.

Filed Apr 16, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

The ABS module in this vehicle has failed as the ABS, Traction Control, Airbag, and Brake lights are all on with the brake light flashing. The dealership stated a new module would be needed to have functioning anti lock brakes. In reference to case - the federal safety agency: 16V913, I believe the same components are the same as the power train did not change between the two vehicles. I am having the same symptoms as stated in this document but there is no recall as of yet.

Filed Jan 18, 2022 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated and remained illuminated. Additionally, the brake light had continued to flash. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle spun out after lightly depressing the brake pedal. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 85,000. Consumer would like to withdrawal the complaint.

Filed Dec 16, 2021 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 88,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed but the brakes locked up causing the vehicle to spin 180 degrees. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with Antilock Brake System (ABS) control module failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V913000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000. Consumer would like to remove the complaint.

Filed Oct 29, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 121,000 miles · FL

There are multiple lights on the dashboard. The ABS, brake, traction control, airbag, and tire pressure light are all on when starting the car and stay on. The TPMS light sometimes shuts off but sometimes it doesn't. There is a similar problem on 2006-2010 jettas and there was a recall that resolved a similar problem.

Filed Sep 8, 2019 · Airbags, Brakes · 144,424 miles · VA

I started up my car and was driving from work, all of a sudden I see a bunch of my warnings light appear on the dashboard all at the same time. I was driving in alexandria city and the care was in motion when the lights appeared. The tire pressure light, traction control, ABS, and even the air bag light. 3 different system have faults is a concern to my safety. I went to a mechanic twice and then the dealership, found out that the rear ABS sensor needs to be changed to get rid of ABS and traction control. After that was part was changed and the fault code was cleared the traction control and tire pressure still remained. Air bag light code was cleared too. After a month driving all of those same light reappeared again after I started up my car, I was stationary when the lights reappeared and was about to drive in city. The lights did not go away after driving. A big job needs to be done in which this is an manufacturer error which vw needs to take care of. I've spent close to $1100 of part and labor and this problem still remains. I am concerned for my safety if the electronic system might caused my air bags to deploy or traction control may not assist me while driving. The first incident occurred late july and the second occurred september 6.

Filed Sep 4, 2019 · Airbags, Brakes · 88,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. While driving at an unknown speed, the ABS, traction control, brake, and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The mechanic, however, informed the contact that the failure may be due to the ABS control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2019 · Driver assistance · 46,800 miles · FL

At 46,800 miles the ABS control module has failed. When starting up the car, numerous warning lights including (ABS, traction, air bag, and brake) illuminate. These lights remain on with engine running and vehicle in motion. There are several past and current class action suites for this expensive volkswagen $3500 repair.

Filed Jul 10, 2019 · Airbags, Driver assistance · SC

"takata recall" im having issues with the lights on dash when I press on break the oil lamp comes on. Then the traction control and ABS lights come on. The front right headlight works half the time and the same with breaks the lights come on when the want to. These are the only issues im having so far except the AC dont work and always goes out!

Filed Mar 26, 2019 · Brakes · FL

The ABS module on this model keeps breaking every 88,00 miles

Filed Jun 14, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · 90,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. While the vehicle was stationary, the anti-lock braking system (ABS) failed. In addition, the air bag and traction control indicators illuminated when the vehicle was started. Gunter volkswagen in fort lauderdale, florida 33317 was made aware of the failure and diagnosed that the ABS failed to function properly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.