During this summer (2024), I got a warning with three beeps then warning lights came on, went off for a several months, and now have come on and stayed on (ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, BRAKE, AIRBAG, Tire Pressure). This has to be an issue with VW. There was close to 63,000 miles on the car at the time. Now there's only 64,000 miles on the car. The dealer service center couldn't really determine the cause but still quoted a repair of nearly $4,000.
2014 Volkswagen Jetta: ABS light or ABS activating
11 of the 388 complaints about the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 35 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
My 2014 VW as many other 2014 models are experiencing the following according to my local dealership in Miami: The ABS module is defective effecting other systems and making the car unsafe to drive as it was in 2009 and 2010 models. Dealer repair estimate is between $2500 with $5000! VW should recall before people get hurt!
Hello, Recently error codes P309D and 01314-013 were detected via a code reader. Translation of codes indicate Powertrain System and/or ABS ECM. The vehicle will lose power upon downshifting which requires the engine turned off and back on. Once the car reaches normal operating temperature, the issue does not occur. In addition, the Hybrid System is not available. The monitor indicates the battery is being charged. The battery will discharge power, but not to the engine. Not sure where it goes. Finally, the loss of the Hybrid System has resulted in a lower miles per gallon from 45mpg down to 29mpg. Vehicle is available to inspect. Loss of power puts me at risk. The issue has not been confirmed by an Independant source including dealer, police and insurance company. The vehicle has had transmission problems in the past. Loss of power and certain gears, specifically even gears and reverse.
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and depressing on the horn, the horn failed to make a sound. The contact stated that the air bag, ABS, and Electronic Steering Control (ESC) warning lights were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the clockspring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the horn to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
This May, I started hearing a rattling noise under the right front corner of my car. After several hours of looking, I discovered that the right front coil spring was broken! Because of that I couldn't drive my car until it was fixed. On June 3, I bought a used strut assembly from Economy Auto Parts in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Well since struts have to be replaced in pairs, on June 8th, I bought another used strut assembly from the same place. After replacing struts you have to get a front-end alignment too. The parts totaled $85.60. The front-end alignment at Belle Tire in Warsaw, Indiana was $59.99. I have pictures showing the broken spring. I called my local Volkswagen dealer about a recall on those springs, but they said no. You can't drive your car with a broken spring. A broken spring could result in multiple things happening. A piece of the broken spring could fall off and cause a tire to blow out, it could sever the brake line, or sever the ABS sensor wire at the wheel position. And then the broken spring could fall out onto the road and damage another car, motorcyle or truck. There's a number of things that can wear out on a motor vehicle, but a spring only breaks if it is overloaded or has a manufacturing defect. I've noticed on several VW forums online that front coil spring failure is not uncommon. One more thing, when I called my local VW dealer, they said it would cost over $500 to replace just one strut assembly. I think that VW should have to replace the inspect the coil springs, and that they should be replaced if needed.
VW said it is the ABS module. It appears they had this same problem in a previous recall. Safety Recall 45F2 - ABS Control Module Software Certain 2009-2010 Model Year Volkswagen Vehicles They said any or all of the of the components represented by the warning lights may not work. With ABS, traction control, brake & airbag potentially not working that could harm me & my occupants as well as other drivers on the road The component has not been replaced yet as it has taken 4weeks already for the part to come in. It is scheduled to be replaced 3/28/22 I got a warning with three beeps then warning lights come on & stay on (ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, BRAKE, AIRBAG, TPMS)
Abs modul failed at 74000 miles
If I drive with the car the brake-warning light, ABS light and airbag light turns on. It alarms. I brought it to dealer and they asked germany but they couldn't figure out what wrong is. I am afraid to drive with these lights. They reset the computer but it happens after 20 miles again.
Passenger side airbag not working/off notice along with ABS off notice and underinflation notice all happened simultaneously upon starting car and remains on. Car only has been driven 18000 miles since new
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced intermittent failures with the electrical system, which caused the lights, horn, and battery to fail, and the radio to overheat. Also, the ABS and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to heritage volkswagen of south atlanta (located at 4305 jonesboro road, union city, ga), but was not diagnosed. The vehicle taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ecu was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 103,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that she was experiencing some electrical problems with her vehicle. While driving approximately 30 MPH the ABS light came on and would not go off. The contact made no mention of whether the failure was diagnosed by a mechanic. The failure mileage was 15. Updated 8/12/14
Service bulletins that may apply
- Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation
- Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields
- Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Oil level sensor leaking
- Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation Instruction (U.S. Only)
- A/C requirements, update to title.
- Brake disc Pulsation or Vibration repair instruction
- Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- On-car analysis list from March 7th, 2017
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta?
11 of 388 owner complaints about the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta (3%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2009.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta?
There are 0 recalls and 35 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta
Stalling 40Check engine light 34Headlights 23Loss of power 21Airbag light 15Fuel pump 14Won't start 13Engine failure 10Hesitation 10Jerking 9Oil consumption 9Transmission failure 8No deployment 7Sunroof shattered 5Warning lights 5
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