Traction Control complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 2% | 0 miles |
| 2016 | 5 | 5% | 52,000 miles |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% | 45,000 miles |
| 2014 | 7 | 1% | 14,000 miles |
| 2013 | 10 | 1% | 41,000 miles |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% | 38,000 miles |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% | 80,000 miles |
| 2009 | 7 | 5% | 50,000 miles |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% | 133,000 miles |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% | 160,000 miles |
| 2006 | 9 | 2% | 128,000 miles |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% | 135,000 miles |
| 2003 | 7 | 1% | 93,000 miles |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% | 189,000 miles |
| 2001 | 2 | 0% | 160,000 miles |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% | 129,000 miles |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% | 180,000 miles |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% | 110,000 miles |
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Upon entering the freeway my car stalled out and loss power. Took to the nearby dealership. Was told it was the ECM control module which will cost me $1697.00 to fix . It's a five day fix and my car wont return until Wednesday. 2016 vw Passat electrical engine misfire. Dealership is vw of ontario the car is there now. Since there is a recall I'm wondering about reimbursement. The computer module of a car down not usually go out at 100K miles. Vehicle was in motion. Contact me at [redacted]. My name is [redacted]. Thanks
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 NHTSA id number: 11265312.
Recently my 2015 vw Passat stalled while stopped at a red light. Dealer advised that it was giving codes for a malfunctioning air intake absolute pressure sensor. After it was replaced under warranty, the engine continued to run very rough and seemed to be sluggish. On taking it back to the dealer I have been advised that the code for the absolute pressure sensor has reappeared and vw suspects that it is an engine electrical harness problem which is due for replacement. Additionally, the ESC light lit up on the dashboard one evening and stayed on for about an hour and went away after the engine had been turned off for about an hour. Based on other complaints I read, there appears to be a pattern in such malfunctions - either electrical or computer-related. If the car were to stall or go out of control in full traffic, it could lead to a potentially life-threatening situation.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the vehicle veered to the right without warning at 25 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they diagnosed that the vehicle alignment was not proper. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 380.
The issue with my vehicle has been an ongoing thing since I purchased it it is now paid for even under warranty it was misdiagnosed the braking system pulsates and I was told that was normal because they had just change the brakes and then now the dashboard lights up like a christmas tree it tells me that the there's a few the steering wheel lights up the airbag lights up the road condition lights up and then I would turn the car off a pulsates when I'm breaking at 60 miles an hour or 70 miles an hour. I've taken the vehicle back to the dealership and as was there any recalls and the only recall was something I had to do nothing with the the vehicle issues they do not seem Volkswagen does not seem to find these issues that I'm reading in previous messages an issue but it's our safety so I'm very concerned about even purchasing another Volkswagen.
My steering wheel was affected, no horn, loss of air bags, locked trunk. Was diagnosed with clock spring problem (previously reported). These problems seemed to appear randomly and not all at once. Is under your forced recall, but was allowed to exclude certain vehicles??? Had to fix it for around $500. Not previously reported--on the way home--I no longer had a cruise control. Vw charged me $143.50 just to diagnose it and tell me it would cost $720.97 to replace it. I have already replaced the air bag. Also,last year my car started spontaneously locking and relockting my car while driving.. I took it to vw. They said it needed replacing (without diagnosis). They couldn't work me in so I left. The problem just disappeared ???
Hello I purchase my Passat 2013 last year in December it never gave me a problem but the engine light came on an it wouldn go off than the all kind of different symbols came across my dashboard so I took it to the mechanic they say I need new glow pipes so I got new glow pipes after they got replaced my car still wouldn't work so they sayed I needed a turbo actuator brought the turbo actuator an the mechanic change it my car still wouldn't work it wouldn't pick up speed or nothing the lights on the dashboard has been rested several different times still wouldn't go away so I call a another mechanic to get a second opinion and he told me it was a electric problem that my car was holding to much heat after changing everything my car been parked for 3months an I'm so sad I love my car but I see that they have a recall on my car and the problem I'm experiencing so basically all the money I …
This is my third complaint about this vehicle. During the August flooding, while driving home from work and passing through some water piles my car lost the bottom engine cover, lower grill broke, got them replaced no problem. Winter comes and when it gets cold front door freezes shut, remote start barely works only when it wants too. Also no problem. We got out first winter storm thank god I had put new tires before this. However driving home some areas had a bit of snow first I get stuck and cant turn off traction control. Then my lower grill breaks again. Is the grill made out of water bottle plastic. If every time there is a storm I need to spend 250 dollars on a lower grill that is just a wonderful car expense. You try and trade in the car and the value just dropped. This is my first and last vw. Horrible quality that a bumper can't with stand some accumulation of snow. …
Frequently asked questions
Which Volkswagen Passat years have traction control problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2013 (10), 2006 (9), 2003 (7), 2009 (7) and 2014 (7) model years. Traction Control complaints make up 1% of all complaints for the 2013.
Is there a recall for Volkswagen Passat traction control problems?
No. NHTSA lists no stability & traction control recall for any Volkswagen Passat model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Volkswagen Passat traction control problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 78,000 miles; 41% happened before 50,000 miles.
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.