2012 Volkswagen Jetta: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Nov 4, 2023 · Brakes · TX

ABS module controlling the Anti-Lock brake system has failed. I am told there is a recall for earlier models of this car for the very same issue but not for 2012 model year. This is a safety issue that is very expensive to fix and primarily by the dealer requiring factory programming of a new expensive ABS module

Filed Jan 29, 2023 · Brakes · FL

The ABS module has failed and caused lights in dash to illuminate for ABS, Traction control, and airbags. Requires full replacement and reconfiguration of ABS module

Filed Jun 7, 2021 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 181,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, when the ABS, traction control, brakes and air bags warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that she needed to pay for the diagnostic test. The VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with codes 16352, 01130 and related the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 16V913000 (Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic stability control). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall however, if there was a recall later that included the VIN, the contact might be eligible for reimbursement. The failure mileage was 181,000.

Filed Dec 16, 2020 · Acceleration, Airbags · 63,000 miles · FL

When starting my 2012 vw jetta, the ABS light, brake light, passenger air bag light come on on the dashboard along with a long beeping sound. The sound eventually stops but the lights stay on. Vehicle is trying to run through diagnostics upon starting (vehicle is stationary but lights remain on while driving) when these lights come on. The brakes on the vehicle are fine and do not need to be serviced per mechanic and vw. Personal mechanic along with authorized vw service pulled the following codes: 01130 ABS operation not a plausible signal, 01317 control module, 01285 cluster, 01486 system function test failure. Vehicle mileage is approximately 63k. Abs module failure has been a known issue with these vehicles and there are tbs's and technical tips for troubleshooting as well as a recall for 2009-2010 jetta's. Properly maintained vehicles should not require ABS module replacements at 63k miles. Was also told that by authorized vw service that this vehicle also has a leaky vacuum pump. Total cost of repairs: $2,636 for replacement of ABS module plus tax and $1,036 plus tax for replacement of the vacuum pump. Neither of these parts should need to be replaced on this 2012 vw jetta with 63k miles. This is absurd. There should be a recall on these parts because, especially with the ABS module, they are clearly defective. You will find many consumer complaints about the ABS module on the web for this vehicle.

Filed Oct 24, 2020 · Electrical · 64,000 miles · FL

Miscommunication from computer to ABS system causing the ABS to engage when braking normally driving up to an intersection causing vehicle to not stop while pressing the brake.

Filed Jun 30, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 150,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact's son owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that at start-up the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ancira volkswagen in san antonio located at 6125 bandera rd, san antonio, tx 78238, to be diagnosed. The contact's son was informed that the ABS control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) however, the vehicle model year was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Feb 1, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 70,000 miles · WA

The car has under 70,000 miles. The car needs a need vacuum pump and ABS module!!!!!!! Abs module is $2,200 dollars at the dealership. How does that brake so soon on a car?

Filed Jun 25, 2019 · Brakes · 134,000 miles · FL

Abs control unit failure

Filed May 1, 2018 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 48,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Takata recall, ABS brake lite on in the dash. Received recall notice on steering column lock housing

Filed Dec 6, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · FL

Airbag, brake, ABS lights are on and stays on. 3 loud beeps when turning on the car. Received recall notification but my VIN does not show recall when looked up which is also alarming. According to the vw dealer, this is a factory/ manufacturer defect (cheap parts from china and bad installation is what I told) but they cannot fix since VIN is not showing up in their system. My entire airbag system is completely shut down as well as brake system. I am in a panic!!! But dealer will not fix factory defect and is charging $1700-$2200 to fix. This is alarming as well as unfair to consumers!!! This needs to be addressed!!! People could die because of this. And this is not an understatement! Correct your your recall and VIN tracking system and fix my car! Thank you.

Filed Jul 27, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 73,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta. When starting the vehicle, the epc warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled when attempted to drive. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the failure code was cleared for the ABS fuse. In addition, while driving 60 MPH, the brake light failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake switch and brake booster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.