NHTSA Recall 16V913000: Electronic stability control (esc) and antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 135,683 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Audi A3.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V913000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 45F2/45F5 |
| Components | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP |
| Report received | December 20, 2016 |
| Owner notification | February 14, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V913000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A3 | 2009 |
| Volkswagen Eos | 2009 |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2010 |
| Volkswagen GTI | 2009 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2009, 2010 |
| Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen | 2009 |
| Volkswagen Rabbit | 2009 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.