Recall 16V913000: 2009 Audi A3, 2009 Volkswagen EOS, 2010 Volkswagen Golf +4 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Dec 20, 2016
Vehicles affected
135,683
Models
7
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.

The risk

A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control module software to improve the module's self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
16V913000
Manufacturer campaign
45F2/45F5
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Owner letters
Feb 14, 2017
Components
Electronic stability control (esc) (Driver Assistance & Safety Tech); Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (Brakes)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology