2012 Volkswagen Passat: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Sep 30, 2026 · Airbags, Driver assistance · CT

I received a recall for the airbag. No lights were on in my car, so I brought in in for the service. I picked up my car, it seemed ok. I went to the gym. When I restarted my car every single light was on on the dashboard. When I brought it back to the dealer they said "oh its the ABS module they just go" and they are expensive to replace. I think they broke the module when they did the airbag. They offered to get me a rebuilt one, so I had it put in. Now when it rains my tires are spinning even though the tread is like new. I have to bring it in tomorrow it's probably something with the module again.

Filed May 10, 2021 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · MA

Failure of the ABS control/pump on my 2012 vw passat with less than 100,000 miles on it causing unsafe driving conditions. I look online and see that this is a significant safety issue for vw owners I sent this to vw as a concern and to the federal safety agency as a concern previously but never heard anything from either one.

Filed Apr 14, 2020 · Brakes · 100,614 miles · MA

A lot of indicator lights came on in my dashboard including ABS control failure among other indicators. I had this diagnosed at my local vw dealership and they said it was a failure in the ABS control/pump unit and it would need to be replaced. It was a $2,500 repair. I did research on this issue online and it seems to be a common problem with vws. This safety related part failure should be covered under warranty or recall given it is part that has a high failure rate.

Filed Dec 19, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 105,000 miles · FL

The ABS/ESC and/or brake system warning lights came on. At various times the lights would illuminate and then would turn off after an ignition key cycle. (these are the exact problems that vw had with ABS modules in earlier models. I am not positive if this is true but while doing research on those models, I read that these ABS module issues typically came up after 105,000 to 110,0000 miles on the vehicle. My vehicle is just now with in that range) after taking it to a shop, the mechanic needed to replace the ABS module, totaling around $1200. Note: date listed is an approximate date

Filed Sep 12, 2019 · Airbags · 76,423 miles · FL

I was driving yesterday ,when southerly light show error airbags /ABS .so I when the first vw deals service ,to find it out ,and they were charge me just to looks up.I felt really disappointed,.I need help I'm driving so afraid every single day

Filed Mar 13, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 142,000 miles · AL

Feb 2018 vw replaced the airbags and clock spring. Approximately one year later, the airbag lights came on together with the ABS and tire pressure lights. I have no power to the steering wheel, no horn etc. My steering is getting tighter and tighter to turn. I'm sure this poses some sort of a safety risk especially when this is the only vehicle I have. I wish vw would correctly identify the problem and issue a nationwide remedy to cure this defect. The sooner the better since vw has known about this since 2011. All of this happened overnight while my car was parked. I got into it to go to work and this is what happened. Please help your consumers to cure this defect and not put a band-aid on it.

Filed Oct 19, 2017 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 38,400 miles · TN

Takata recall: I phoned vw customer care on 08/10/2016 requesting a recall letter but never received it. I reported this to jonathan bradley/hallmark vw used car salesman. I reported to gossett vw service agent jeff who said my recall date was 09/30/2017. 08/25/2017 airbag warning light flashed this one time. The low tire indicator came on 09/13/2017 so I drove to gossett to have my tires inflated. The technician did not re-set the indicator in the glove compartment per jennifer osbourn/servide agent as it was locked. When I drove the car again on 09/16/17 the ABS, traction control, seat belt pretensior & low tire indicator light illuminated. Got appointment on 09/22/17 to have their work inspected. I also asked for authorization to repair the takata airbag. On 09/22/17 gossett refused to touch the car unless I paid them $140.00 diagnostic fee. Following the diagnostic I was told it would cost another $140.00 to clean dirt from the short to the passenger seat sensor. No problems existed prior to the 09/13/ visit to inflate the tires. Total paid was $340.41. Following this visit the re-set is inoperable, the low tire indicator, seat belt, airbag and traction control lights come on and off each time the vehicle is turned on and flash in and out during driving. The esp/ABS light in the middle panel on the dash comes on, the fuel filler flap door is malfunctioning in the reverse order for this year vehicle, error airbag and error esp/ABS warnings come on. On 09/22/17 my vehicle was returned with broken off part # vw 8e038813348e>ABS< front passenger floor. Reported via mail toal gossett/ceo, vw customer care live chat, telephone to jennifer osborn/service agent, dwayne hill/service manager gossett germantown. Tuesday, 10/17/I received a call from jason tripp but have not been able to make contact with him to date.

Filed Sep 27, 2017 · Airbags · 38,415 miles · TN

Takata recall. Purchased a 2012 vw passat on 08/07/2015. Was not aware of the recall until the salesman made a follow-up courtesy call to me on 08/08/2016. He was advised I never received a letter. I phoned vw customer care, verified my address and requested a letter from them after renewing my registration but never received a recall letter to this day. August 25, 2017 the airbag warning light came on. September 13, 2017 the low tire indicator light came on. I took my vehicle to gossett vw, had the tires inflated and when I drove the vehicle two days later the ABS/traction control/tire pressure/ and seatbelt lights were continually flashing. I spoke to an advocate via chat on vw's seb site. She authorized the airbag repair on 09/22/2017. I paid approximately $341.00 to resolve the problem with the warning lights but to date, 09/27/2017 the problem persists. The dealership did not respond to my complaint and the file was closed on 09/25/2017. I phoned customer care earlier today, wednesday, 09/27/2017 and reopened the case. My vehicle only had 38,415 miles on it. The repair report according to service agent j.o. Claimed they found a short to the passenger occupant sensor causing the ABS light, tire light, and traction light. Correction: repaired short and cleaned right rear speed sensor and bearing. On 09/22, the bottom driver takata airbag was performed. Not only are the same lights alarming each time I turn on the vehicle, but this morning the esp error light flashed. Vw customer care was advised and reopened the complaint. Following the service visit I discovered a broken part with vw # 8e0.881.348.e on the right floor mat of the car. This is alarming. I was advised an advocate from vw corporate should be calling me in response to this horrific ordeal. These incidences occurred 2 weeks after the certified pre- owned warranty expired. Never had any problems with the vehicle before this. I am a senior citizen who is extremely alarmed with this matter.