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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 16V-913 (16V913000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 45F2/45F5 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Component | Electronic stability control (ESC) |
| Report date | December 20, 2016 |
| Owners notified | February 14, 2017 |
| Vehicles affected | 135,683 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the stability & traction control
- 2009 Audi A3 traction control problems 4
- 2009 Volkswagen Eos traction control problems 12
- 2010 Volkswagen Golf traction control problems 4
- 2009 Volkswagen GTI traction control problems 69
- 2009 Volkswagen Jetta traction control problems 94
- 2010 Volkswagen Jetta traction control problems 21
- 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen traction control problems 5
- 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit traction control problems 25
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 16V-913 repair free?
Yes. Audi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 135,683 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.