Volkswagen Rabbit Recalls

The Volkswagen Rabbit has been recalled 3 times across the 2006–2009 model years. The most recent recall, from December 20, 2016, covers the electronic stability control (esc). Recall repairs are free at any authorized Volkswagen dealer.

3recalls
0do not drive / park outside
4model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Stability & traction control
    133%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    133%
  • Lights
    133%

2009 Volkswagen Rabbit recalls (2)

Electronic stability control (ESC)

NHTSA recall 16V-913 · Dec 20, 2016 · 135,683 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 10V-621 · Dec 10, 2010 · 228,236 vehicles

Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 jetta, new beetle, new beetle convertible, model year 2009 jetta sportwagen and model year 2007-2009 rabbit vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the underhood fuel line. Additionally, depending on the vehicle model, dealers will either remove the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir, or inspect the…

2008 Volkswagen Rabbit recalls (2)

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 10V-621 · Dec 10, 2010 · 228,236 vehicles

Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 jetta, new beetle, new beetle convertible, model year 2009 jetta sportwagen and model year 2007-2009 rabbit vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the underhood fuel line. Additionally, depending on the vehicle model, dealers will either remove the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir, or inspect the…

Exterior lighting › Headlights

NHTSA recall 07V-442 · Sep 24, 2007 · 340,000 vehicles

Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." some vehicles May not have had a required cap installed which disables the headlight horizontal aim and some vehicles May contain a cap that disables the vertical aiming…

Remedy: Dealers will inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the low beam horizontal aiming screw and install one if missing, and inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the vertical aiming screw and if…

2007 Volkswagen Rabbit recalls (2)

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 10V-621 · Dec 10, 2010 · 228,236 vehicles

Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 jetta, new beetle, new beetle convertible, model year 2009 jetta sportwagen and model year 2007-2009 rabbit vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the underhood fuel line. Additionally, depending on the vehicle model, dealers will either remove the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir, or inspect the…

Exterior lighting › Headlights

NHTSA recall 07V-442 · Sep 24, 2007 · 340,000 vehicles

Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." some vehicles May not have had a required cap installed which disables the headlight horizontal aim and some vehicles May contain a cap that disables the vertical aiming…

Remedy: Dealers will inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the low beam horizontal aiming screw and install one if missing, and inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the vertical aiming screw and if…

2006 Volkswagen Rabbit recalls (1)

Exterior lighting › Headlights

NHTSA recall 07V-442 · Sep 24, 2007 · 340,000 vehicles

Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." some vehicles May not have had a required cap installed which disables the headlight horizontal aim and some vehicles May contain a cap that disables the vertical aiming…

Remedy: Dealers will inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the low beam horizontal aiming screw and install one if missing, and inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the vertical aiming screw and if…

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Volkswagen Rabbit have?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the Volkswagen Rabbit across 4 model years.

How do I know if my Volkswagen Rabbit has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

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.