general problems of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta - part 1

The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control (esc). The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, there was a burning odor coming from outside the vehicle, and the odometer was inoperable. The abs, brake, drl, and epc warning lights were illuminated. During the failure, the vehicle drove like the parking brake was engaged. The contact stated that on two separate occasions, while driving and experiencing the failures, the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, and the contact exited the vehicle, and observed smoke coming from all four wheels. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the cylinder to the abs module had failed to communicate with the computer and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired, but the contact was made aware of an associated recall. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and determined that the abs module was inoperable and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 177,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the vehicle stalled. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the abs module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stopped driving the vehicle due to safety concerns. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

Break fluid is leaking from abs cylinder and breaks are too soft to apply.

The vehicle experienced a complete loss of communication with the abs control module, resulting in multiple warning lights and loss of abs and related safety systems. The failure is consistent with Volkswagen recall 45f2, which describes internal ground and solder failures in the abs module. Prior to total failure, the vehicle exhibited intermittent warning lights and an abs fault code (01130 – implausible signal) in 2021 but was told the car was not under recall by dealer. After the condition progressed, the module became non-communicative and no longer generated fault codes. This is consistent with internal failure preventing communication. The failure affects braking-related safety systems, including abs and stability control, and creates a potential safety risk, particularly during emergency braking or low-traction conditions. The condition has been confirmed by both a Volkswagen dealership and an independent Volkswagen/Audi specialist. A dealership diagnosis in 2025 once again confirmed that the abs pump and module had no communication and required full replacement. Independent electrical testing verified that all external wiring, power, and ground inputs were functioning properly, indicating the failure is internal to the abs module. Despite this, the manufacturer denied recall repair based on the absence of diagnostic fault codes. However, the lack of communication prevents the module from generating fault codes, creating a situation where complete failure does not qualify for recall repair. The failed abs module is still installed in the vehicle and is available for inspection upon request.

The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control (esc)) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the abs warning chime was activated, and the warning light had illuminated on the instrument panel along with several other unknown warning lights. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was taken to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the abs module needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the dealer attempted to charge for the abs module replacement despite the recall campaign stating that the abs module should be replaced. The dealer stated that because the abs had not experienced a failure, there would be a cost out-of-pocket to replace the abs module. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 115,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Abs module.

The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that abs and the esc warning lights illuminated intermittently. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control (esc). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the abs module needed to be replaced; however, the dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer had denied the recall repair coverage due to lack of communication between the computer and the abs module. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

I received a letter stating there was a abs control module software. My abs lights came on. I took it to Volkswagen to have them do the recall. They said it’s the abs control module and pump and it isn’t part of the recall. So they didn’t do any part of the recall, they just closed out the recall and she said it’s a Volkswagen problem. This was the Volkswagen service department that said this. My daughter almost wrecked the day this happened because it was raining. She is 16.

The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and the brakes made grinding sounds. The brake pedal went to the floorboard, but the vehicle failed to stop immediately. The abs, traction control, and brake warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the speedometer was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) associated with the VIN. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, who performed the recall repair under NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) by updating the abs control module software; however, the failure recurred. The dealer informed the contact that the abs module required replacement but that the part was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 182,000.

The contacts daughter owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that on separate occasions while her daughter was driving at undisclosed speeds, all the warning lights intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an auto repair shop where it was diagnosed that the abs failed and needed to be replaced and the contact was informed that the VIN was included in the NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs control module software needed to be updated and the abs module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that she would be responsible for the cost but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 228,255.

I got the car off of some guy for 1600 dollars and I put a lot of money into and I have lights on the dash still on and the ecs is one and my steering wheel light is on as will.

The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while starting the vehicle the contact notice that the abs and the esc warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and stated the vehicle was experiencing similar failure as recall NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) but that the manufacturer stated that failure the vehicle was experiencing was not related to the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the failure that the was experiencing was not related to NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) because the computer was not able to contact the to the abs module and advised to contact NHTSA. The failure mileage was 123,000.

Abs control module software failure: risks-- reduced braking power, longer stopping distance, sudden unexpected braking, increased baking effort required, locking wheels. Yes. Confirmed by independent service center. Faulty abs control module assembly. No. Has not been inspected by the manufacturer. Yes. Instrument panel flashing brake light. Abs malfunction in anti-lock brake system. Esp or asr malfunctioning or switched off. Previously abs recall repair 45f2 may 2017, failure again 01/23/23.

This vehicle was purchased 11/2016 from a dealer/mechanic. He bought it at auction, reconstructed it and got the approvals to return it to full operation from the massachusetts dot. The title showed 'reconstructed' and 'prior collision'. Volkswagen notified us of safety recal 45f2 in 2017 - abs control module - and we had the recall performed at colonial vw in westborough mass in 2017. There is an extended warranty vwp-17-03 on vehicles repaired by safety recall 45f2. The car's abs light illuminated and the dealership ran a diagnostic which ran code 16352 - control module faulty static. Vw is telling the dealership that they will not honor the warranty because the car is a total loss. It is not a total loss, it has not been in an accident since it was reconstructed before we purchased it six years ago. I called vw and they said they won't cover it because it's a mechanical issue not a software issue but that's also not true. I see technical bulletin's online that say if fault code 01130 and or 16352 appear that warranty should apply, but they are not honoring their own warranty.

Abs module assembly all packet, it turns that this kind of vehicles are controling the power steering, anti skid braking system, brake lights, abs, skid lights come on and the steering also come on it is scanned and remove the codes once and seemed to work for a day or two and down again, goes back to scan and now me and the mechanic test drive it together and found that the main abs modulator is not connecting and goes on and of the scanner where it carries a faulty communication among its components and causing all this disconfort? problem herein is that it is hard to tell when will it do it again or why is it failing? and causing all kind of problem with lgihts blinking all the time? but the biggest problem here that I am not the only one complaning about it, there is many people complaning about the problem! more that I expected, and seems like they do not know about making a report it is exact same problem! and reason they are not fixing it becasue it is to costly, it runs an apparent $2,000. 00 dollars to get parts and labor? this is indeed a recall issue that must be absorbed by manufacturer. Please help us get it done I stopped the car since it acted with all this lights September is when I started to feel the disconfort but November when I had all set of lights come on where as I mentioned, we clear the codes, "mechanic" and runs for few days and back again. Nope there has not been a crash and I hope I don not get in one I rather stop vehicle especialy on this winter driving conditions.

I was driving my car down at residential area and it came to a complete stop on its own I could not get it to accelerate it all I had to get out of my car pop the hood disconnect the battery and then I was able to put in a drive and accelerate all the lights are flashing on the control panel I had no control over my car whatsoever I took it into tracy Volkswagen and they said they couldn't diagnose it because it wasn't connecting to my computer in my car. Tracy said the control module for the abs didn't work and they couldn't replace it for me until the headquarters approved it or something about the recall didn't include the control module I can't afford to fix this it's all abs connected that's what the safety call is for safety.

A recall was issued for the abs software upgrade which my car was updated in 2017. That is within the 10 year timeframe. Since then, my abs light has went on and off. We kept resetting as advised by sisk automotive in hopkinsville, ky (not a vw dealer). Wyatt johnson in clarksville, TN completed the recall in 2017. In Feb 2022, the abs has failed creating ecp fault and almost every light on the dash is now on. I believe the abs should have been replaced in 2017 and the dealer just put a quick fix to say the recall was complete. I need help fixing my unsafe car that vw failed to fix in the original recall.

Abs light on(yellow) with flashing break light (red) code 16352.

As I was coming to an immediate stop, due to a deer jumping out in front of me, the car/ brake pedal shuddered and I had to perform an emergency braking procedure by swerving onto the shoulder of the road. Thankfully no one was injured, including the deer, however, my nerves were frayed, as had this been in the snow or any other adverse conditions, what would have been the outcome then? immediately after this happened the abs light and flashing brake light appeared on the dash. I have used a scan tool to diagnose the issue to which the code #01130 (abs operation implausible signal). . Read more...

A recall for abs module for my car was issued, the dealer performed a software update but the unit has since failed in wet conditions and is unsafe and needs to be replaced but my understanding is that the software update fulfills there obligation to the recall. I do not think the software is sufficient as it has still failed.

Update to recently filed incident report over brake system warnings in vw Jetta: vw service has now replaced abs module at cost to me of approx. $2200. The car had been subject to a recall in 2017 for "45f2 - abs control module software" and update was performed in April 2017 at no cost. But the recent trouble was also abs-related:. Vw of kingston service stated: "16352 fault for abs control module faulty - not related to recall that was done in 2017. " I wish to challenge the conclusion that the 2 abs incidents were unrelated. Additionally, a 2012 incident should be considered in which the vehicle's engine suddenly stopped on highway and could not be restarted. Vw said problem was "car will not start. Cause: no comm to tcm, ecm, brake control unit, j500, j234. Convenience system, and tpms system. 97105550 vehicle elect system ecm replace. . . Remove reinstall. " I submit that the 3 incidents in 2014, 2017 and 2021 involving in some way the brake control units are related and should all have been subject to warranty as safety defects.

Abs module failure.

Vehicle had faulty abs brake module, after replacing module, the error still exists. Brakes are not working correctly. Wheels lock up and the vehicle cannot be stopped quickly. Abs, brake, and traction control light are flashing. Before the abs module was replaced, the speedometer and power steering would stop working. After replacement, they work but the abs system still malfunctions.

I just replace the abs moduler just about 6 month ago and several thousands of dollars. I see that my break lights is red and saying I need to redo my brakes. I have looked and they tell me there no recalls. I am wondering if the abs moduler have something to do wirh the brakes. I did read there a recall on the wiring harness and it affect your brakes and its very dangerous. I am concerned if someone could get back to me on this. It be very appreciated. Thank you.

Hi yes I am concerned in regards I had a call for a recall on my Jetta 2009. Nhtsa called me to set up and appointment. I did exactly what I was supposed to do with the recall. When the recall was finish I thought my work was on the manufacturing and was to pay the dealership. Long story short I had to pay for the labor and the parts for a recall on my 2009 Jetta Volkswagen. .

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the abs, brakes and traction warning light were illuminated. The contact was able to drive safely to his residence. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic and was informed the abs software needed to be updated. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.

The car disables the abs while driving, and the abs, brake and electronic stability control indicators are lit simultaneously, while the car dings. Quite distracting. A little research shows complaints for the same behavior since just oct. 30, 2019: NHTSA id number: 11277060 NHTSA id number: 11288718 NHTSA id number: 11283008 NHTSA id number: 11279604 there is a recall which was considered closed for my vehicle for this issue: 16v913000 dealership has also quoted about $1500 to replace the abs module, because the current module cannot be updated. Seems like there are lots of bad modules that cannot be updated. This is a hazard condition; especially here in michigan.

Took vehicle in for abs recall and was told Volkswagen denied the recall because the abs module was bad. It is bad to begin with. Volkswagen has came up with a scam to please NHTSA but not satisfy customers. Quoted $1532. 62 for a new one that should be replaced by Volkswagen because it's already faulty.

Shortly after the emissions recalls where done in 2019 at aprox 184,000. At approx 186,000 miles the abs control module went out. The vehicle has 190,000 miles and I have called my local vw dealer and they say no recalls for this. There has been over 136,000 vehicles affected, so why isnt mine under a recall? I had just purchased the vehilce.

Car abs systen danger. No mechanic can fix.

I just bought this 2009 volksawagen Jetta this Monday, September 16th 2019, the car has a nonstop beeping noise as soon as the key goes in the ignition (not the open door beep either) and the abs, brake, and traction control lights are on in the dashboard. The beep is nonstop and very frustrating and starts every time the key goes in. I bought the car for cheap thinking this would be an easy fix.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000(service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). When the contact initially received the notice, he contacted tom bush Volkswagen (9850 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, FL 32225, 904-371-4350) who serviced the vehicle and replaced the defective components. Two years later, the contact's wife noticed that the abs and brake warning indicators were illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle back to the same dealer and was informed that he would have to pay out of pocket for any future repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they were standing by the dealer's decision regarding the handling of the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 135,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was taken to hover clay cooley Volkswagen of richardson (300 north central express way, richardson, TX 75080, 214-336-5770). The dealer stated that they would not replace the abs control module free of charge. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to send an invoice with the cost for the abs control module and they may provide reimbursement. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact's friend owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while his friend was driving 50 mph three days after purchasing the vehicle, the abs, brake and etc warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that his friend continued to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that his friend was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired; however, the warning lights remained illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the recall repair for NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) could not be completed on the vehicle until the issues indicated by the warning lights were repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed the assessment by the dealer. A case was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Brakes locking up. . Lights for abs stability on.