2009 Volkswagen Rabbit Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit, and owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electronic stability control (esc) and antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
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)…
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…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
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. The jetta, jetta sportwagen, and rabbit vehicles may have a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir that may…
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…
62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 89,093 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 16 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V913000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC); however, the part to do”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 22, 2025 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V913000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control) after the contact had experie”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 12, 2024 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 20–21 / 29–30 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 5 cyl, 2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Manual 5-spd |
Compare Volkswagen Rabbit model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volkswagen Rabbit model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit | 5 | 0 |
| 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit | 5 | 0 |
| 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit | 6 | 0 |
| 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit | 9 | 0 |
| 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit | 6 | 0 |
| 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit | 3 | 2 |
| 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit | 3 | 1 |
| 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit | 1 | 5 |
| 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 Volkswagen Rabbit | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit | 1 | 13 |
| 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit | 2 | 54 |
| 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit | 2 | 23 |
| 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit | 2 | 62 |
Checking a specific 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
How do I know if my 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volkswagen dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V621000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Volkswagen models
- Jetta10,000 complaints
- Passat7,705 complaints
- Beetle2,596 complaints
- Tiguan2,300 complaints
- Atlas1,999 complaints
- Golf1,439 complaints
- GTI1,405 complaints
- ID.41,007 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.