https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Volkswagen Rabbit. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:35:48 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-2058464 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds or https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-2058465 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds or https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-1985059 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Seat belt and air bag also steering https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-1985060 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Seat belt and air bag also steering https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-1985061 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Seat belt and air bag also steering https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-1982951 Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 experienced the failure. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The vehicle stalled, and after sever https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-1982952 Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 experienced the failure. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The vehicle stalled, and after sever https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-1982514 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. The contact stated while driving 20-30 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle stopped abruptly and pulled to the right. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving and applying a moderate amount of pressure on the brake pedal. The check engine warning light and the ABS warning lig https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-1982515 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. The contact stated while driving 20-30 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle stopped abruptly and pulled to the right. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving and applying a moderate amount of pressure on the brake pedal. The check engine warning light and the ABS warning lig https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-1947944 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT I am making a complaint against volkswagen for refusing to perform the abs safety recall. The ABS module is dead, I found out the hard way that I have no ABS or traction control. I stopped on the highway and lost control, I could have died and the van that hit me twice could did worse. The dealer refuses to perform the recall and is completely unhelpful. Yes there were warning lights and thats https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-1947945 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT I am making a complaint against volkswagen for refusing to perform the abs safety recall. The ABS module is dead, I found out the hard way that I have no ABS or traction control. I stopped on the highway and lost control, I could have died and the van that hit me twice could did worse. The dealer refuses to perform the recall and is completely unhelpful. Yes there were warning lights and thats https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-1878542 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT Drivers side heated seat has a problem. The seat over heats and has burnt a hole in the fabric and melted part of the seat. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-1828018 Sun, 24 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT ABS control module is malfunctioning and affecting steering and braking as well as the speedometer and acceleration. It was reported to the dealer and will be replaced, however the part is backordered with no ETA. Check engine, steering wheel , brake, EPC, and ABS lights present, first appearing approcimately February 2022. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-1828019 Sun, 24 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT ABS control module is malfunctioning and affecting steering and braking as well as the speedometer and acceleration. It was reported to the dealer and will be replaced, however the part is backordered with no ETA. Check engine, steering wheel , brake, EPC, and ABS lights present, first appearing approcimately February 2022. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-1801935 Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT ABSmodule is defective, Known problem for this car and volkswagon will not repair under warranty. after 2007 model year they will cove repair https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-1737230 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SPEED ODOMETER WENT TO ZERO AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE FORWARD. SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED NOR DIAGNOSED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STA https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-1737231 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SPEED ODOMETER WENT TO ZERO AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE FORWARD. SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED NOR DIAGNOSED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STA https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-1737232 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SPEED ODOMETER WENT TO ZERO AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE FORWARD. SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED NOR DIAGNOSED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STA https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-1737233 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SPEED ODOMETER WENT TO ZERO AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE FORWARD. SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED NOR DIAGNOSED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STA https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-1737234 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SPEED ODOMETER WENT TO ZERO AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE FORWARD. SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED NOR DIAGNOSED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STA https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-1733696 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT ABS ,, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL IS BLINKING, THATS MEAN THE ABS MODULE IS FAIL https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-1718052 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 LISTS 2009 VOLKSWAGEN RABBITS TO BE AFFECTED IN THIS RECALL. I AM CURRENTLY FACING THE SAME EXACT ISSUE DESCRIBED AND MY CAR ALSO MATCHES THIS DESCRIPTION. HOWEVER, WHEN I DID A VIN SEARCH, IT SHOWS THAT THIS CAR IS NOT LISTED. CAN I GET MY CAR ONTO THE LIST? https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-1715408 Fri, 25 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT PULLED CAR UP TO PROPANE DISPLAY OUTSIDE OF HEB GROCERY STORE. ONCE TANKS WERE EXCHANGED, NOTICED SMOKE BILLOWING FROM ENGINE. TURNED CARE OFF, GOT OUT AND NOTICED FIRE UNDERNEATH ENGINE. STORE EMPLOYEE GOT HOOD OPEN, DOUSED FIRE. CALLED WRECKER TO TOW CAR HOME. ON DECEMBER 25, 2020 NEIGHBOR NOTICED SMOKE AND BURNING WIRE SMELL COMING FROM HOOD OF CAR. OPENED HOOD DISABLED BATTERY. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-1715409 Fri, 25 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT PULLED CAR UP TO PROPANE DISPLAY OUTSIDE OF HEB GROCERY STORE. ONCE TANKS WERE EXCHANGED, NOTICED SMOKE BILLOWING FROM ENGINE. TURNED CARE OFF, GOT OUT AND NOTICED FIRE UNDERNEATH ENGINE. STORE EMPLOYEE GOT HOOD OPEN, DOUSED FIRE. CALLED WRECKER TO TOW CAR HOME. ON DECEMBER 25, 2020 NEIGHBOR NOTICED SMOKE AND BURNING WIRE SMELL COMING FROM HOOD OF CAR. OPENED HOOD DISABLED BATTERY. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-1715410 Fri, 25 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT PULLED CAR UP TO PROPANE DISPLAY OUTSIDE OF HEB GROCERY STORE. ONCE TANKS WERE EXCHANGED, NOTICED SMOKE BILLOWING FROM ENGINE. TURNED CARE OFF, GOT OUT AND NOTICED FIRE UNDERNEATH ENGINE. STORE EMPLOYEE GOT HOOD OPEN, DOUSED FIRE. CALLED WRECKER TO TOW CAR HOME. ON DECEMBER 25, 2020 NEIGHBOR NOTICED SMOKE AND BURNING WIRE SMELL COMING FROM HOOD OF CAR. OPENED HOOD DISABLED BATTERY. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-1681851 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT I GOT PROBLEMS ON ABS SYSTEM MODULE THAT'S WHY MY RABBIT2009 START ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD AND LOSE THE CONTROL INCLUDING THE SPEED METER.CANT YOU HELP ME WITH THAT'S OCCURED WHEN I'M DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY TO MY JOB. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-1681852 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT I GOT PROBLEMS ON ABS SYSTEM MODULE THAT'S WHY MY RABBIT2009 START ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD AND LOSE THE CONTROL INCLUDING THE SPEED METER.CANT YOU HELP ME WITH THAT'S OCCURED WHEN I'M DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY TO MY JOB. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-1681853 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT I GOT PROBLEMS ON ABS SYSTEM MODULE THAT'S WHY MY RABBIT2009 START ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD AND LOSE THE CONTROL INCLUDING THE SPEED METER.CANT YOU HELP ME WITH THAT'S OCCURED WHEN I'M DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY TO MY JOB. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-1679826 Sun, 26 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT THE KEY IS STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND WILL NOT TURN TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND WILL NOT COME OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF PRIOR TO THIS. WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED ON, EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE UNTIL I TRIED TO TURN THE CAR OFF. AT THIS POINT, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN DOWN TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION, AND AS A RESULT THE CAR COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF. AT THE TIME OF THIS HAPPENING, THE STEERING WHEEL https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-rabbit#complaint-1638648 Sun, 19 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON CITY STREET IN NORTH CHATHAM, MA. SMELL OF BURNING. PULLED OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE ELECTRIC SEAT HEATER HAD BURNT A HOLE IN THE DRIVERS SEAT BACK. A HOLE WAS ALSO BURNT IN THE OUTER LAYER OF MY GOOSE DOWN COAT WHERE IT MADE CONTACT WITH BURNING SEAT BACK. BURNT HOLE IN SEAT IS APPROXIMATELY 0.375 INCH DIAMETER.