2009 Volkswagen Rabbit service brakes problems
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit — 63% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Dec 5, 2023
“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?”
filed Jan 6, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Repair or Replace Information
V4622022067177_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 27, 2026
Service Brakes problems in other Rabbit years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Rabbit | 7 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.