Vehicle recall 16V913000 · December 20, 2016
Volkswagen Jetta, Audi A3 and 5 more models
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
- 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. 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V913000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 20, 2016
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 45F2/45F5
- Owner notification
- February 14, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 135,683
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electronic stability control (ESC); Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Audi A3 (2009): 2009
- Volkswagen Eos (2009): 2009
- Volkswagen Golf (2010): 2010
- Volkswagen GTI (2009): 2009
- Volkswagen Jetta (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2009): 2009
- Volkswagen Rabbit (2009): 2009
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