The vehicle has been alerting error codes 16352 for failing to communicate with ABS module causing warning lights for ABS, brake and the ESC systems to illuminate. The brake system related vehicle stabilizing functions (ABS/ESC) is not be available, increasing the risk of a loss of vehicle control and could lead to a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Please reference Safety Recall Code: 45F2
2016 Volkswagen Passat: ABS light or ABS activating
5 of the 106 complaints about the 2016 Volkswagen Passat describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
The car suddely turned on airbag lights, ABS wheel speed sensor and, cruise control
While driving and trying to stop it appears that brakes/ABS are not functioning properly. Abs, TPMS, traction control, SRS warning lights have come on for the second time in just a few months span. Dealer said it was faulty ABS wheel speed sensors both times (both rear). It appears that it is the same issue as the federal safety agency id number: 11265312.
While driving the ABS light came on (constant speed, highway, dry conditions), disabling cruise control. The airbag light then came on. Then the tire sensor light and finally the steering wheel light and exclamation point icon next to the steering wheel light.
The ABS sensor system has failed on our car for the 2nd time . The first time it occurred on the left rear wheel in 2019. When the system fails it triggers a multitude of dashboard alerts which are extremely distracting. Obviously the automatic braking will not function. The first occurrence was at 43, 705 miles. I was told by a vw dealer mechanic that this was likely to occur on the other wheels. Unfortunately he was right. The ABS sensor failed on the right rear wheel yesterday at approximately 61,000. Safety features that include blind side monitoring are adversely impacted. The sensor alert occurs when starting the car and stays on while operating the vehicle. The cost for the repair is in the neighborhood of $300.00
Service bulletins that may apply
- Alignment sheet submission.
- Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation
- Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation Instruction (U.S. Only)
- A/C requirements, update to title.
- Updated to include 2021 Model year applicability.
- Update to braking data gathering
- Autonomous Braking Diagnostic Protocol
- Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2016 Volkswagen Passat abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2016 Volkswagen Passat?
5 of 106 owner complaints about the 2016 Volkswagen Passat (5%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2016 Volkswagen Passat?
There are 0 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2016 Volkswagen Passat
Airbag light 17Adaptive cruise 12Fuel pump 8Fuel smell 8Stalling 6
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