CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (9 reports).
1Recalls
16Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen recalls
ABS Module May Fail, Causing Loss of Vehicle Control
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail while the ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is activating.
Most common 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen problems
Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 9 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 5 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
at or around 6:52pm on 9/11/2026, what I assume is the seatbelt pretensioner deployed while I was driving down a smooth road. absolutely no potholes or anything of the sort, I was just regularly driving down the road and it snapped and tightened up onto my chest, started smoking inside, and injured the left side of my neck. I have a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen 2.5 SE. I don't understand what happened, but this is a clear safety concern, and this absolutely terrified me. I immediately pulled over and checked under and around the car, there was nothing.
While driving the vehicle, suddenly and without warning it downshifted, went into limp mode and became stuck in second gear. Fortunately, I was driving on a secondary road with little traffic. Had I been on a major road or highway, its likely I would have been rear ended resulting in injury/death. I have taken vehicle to dealership where it has been confirmed it is the DSG transmission caused by a faulty Mechatronics unit. I am being told the entire transmission needs to be replaced. Had VW recalled and fixed the problem earlier, I would not need a new transmission now. VW is refusing to pay for cost to replace it. After speaking with VW service representatives and mechanics, it is wel
Random unwanted braking action during driving and dangerous steering force to the right side.I had to use both hands and force to keep car on the road on the interstate. No fault codes found VW Dealership could not find any Problem.They replaced the ABS Modem to a cost of $2669 but the problem remains.The brakes lock up when just backing up on my driveway too.I have read on the VW forums that a lot of people are having the same problems on 2009, 2012,2013 Jetta.I am afraid to take the car on the road and especially on the interstate again!
The car had an ignition problem. I could not turn the car off using the key. For many years it is had a problem of not always being able to easily start the car with the key. But time time I could not turn the car off without pulling a fuse. Obvious safety issues if a car won't turn off and basically useless vehicle. It had not been inspected by others, but online I found this problem is not uncommon. There where no warning messages of the problem prior to failure. As mentioned before, for years it has been difficult to turn on. First time I could not turn it off.
I PURCHASED A 2009 VW JETTA GLI 4 DOOR CAR AND LESS THAN 1 DAY LATER THE EPC, ABS LIGHTS CAME ON AND MANY OF THE GAUGES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY (SPEEDOMETER, FUEL, ETC.) THE SENSORS WERE FIXED AND THE USED DEALERSHIP THAT SOLD ME THE CAR HAS HAD IT OFF AND ON, IN AND OUT OF THE SHOP FIXING THOSE THINGS, SAID THE ABS MODULE NEEDED REPLACED. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT IS ON THE RECALL FOR REPLACEMENT AND THAT THE LOCAL VW DEALERSHIP WOULD FIX IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE VW DEALERSHIP TOLD MY HUSBAND AND I TODAY THAT THE CODE DIDN'T MATCH TO REPLACE THE ABS MODULE. I LOOKED THE VEHICLE UP IN THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE RECALL BY VIN # AND FOUND IT. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE DAY 1. IT IS NOT SAFE AS THE CA
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen questions
Does the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen: ABS Module May Fail, Causing Loss of Vehicle Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (9), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (5), Electrical System (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen has been fixed?
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