2009 Audi A3 ABS Control Unit Recall
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2009 Audi A3 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk. The remedy involves a software…
Why This Matters: Increased Crash Risk
A failing Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit can significantly compromise vehicle safety. If the ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system activates and the control unit fails, it could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control. This situation directly increases the risk of a crash, posing a serious safety hazard for drivers and others on the road.
What's Being Recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A3 vehicles. The core issue lies with the SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP component. Specifically, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit in these vehicles may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation. This recall, identified as NHTSA ID 16V913000, addresses this critical safety concern.
Manufacturer's Remedy
Volkswagen will directly notify owners of affected vehicles. The remedy involves dealers updating the ABS control module software. This software update is designed to enhance the module's self-testing abilities. Should a module fail this new diagnostic test, it will be replaced. All necessary repairs and software updates will be performed free of charge to the owner. The recall began in February 2017.
Owners can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 for more information regarding this 2009 Audi A3 recall.
Source: NHTSA Recall ID: 16V913000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is recall 16V913000 for?
- Recall 16V913000 addresses a potential failure of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit in certain 2009 Audi A3 vehicles, which could lead to a loss of vehicle control.
- What is the potential safety risk of the ABS control unit failure?
- A failure of the ABS control unit during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation can cause a loss of vehicle control, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.
- How will Volkswagen fix the ABS control unit issue for the 2009 Audi A3 recall?
- Volkswagen dealers will update the ABS control module software to improve its self-testing. If the module fails the new diagnostic test, it will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge.
- Will I have to pay for the repair?
- No, all repairs and software updates related to this recall will be made free of charge to the owner.
- How can I check if my 2009 Audi A3 is affected by this recall?
- You can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or visit www.safercar.gov and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to check if your vehicle is included in recall 16V913000.
What Audi A3 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 22 model years.
- 905
- Owner complaints
- 31
- Recalls
- 2,982
- Service bulletins
- 22
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 13
- Injuries reported
The 2009 model year
48 complaints, the 7th most of 22 model years on file. Owners reported 5 crashes, 0 fires and 3 injuries for this year, which also has 5 recalls on file.
Service Brakes and Hydraulic, the system this article covers, accounts for 20 of 905 complaints (2%), including 9 for 2009.
Complaints by model year
| 2006 | 123 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 52 | |
| 2009 | 48 | |
| 2010 | 50 | |
| 2011 | 43 | |
| 2012 | 43 | |
| 2015 | 180 | |
| 2016 | 121 | |
| 2017 | 71 | |
| 2018 | 45 |
Most-reported systems
- Air Bags — 418
- Power Train — 137
- Electrical System — 105
- Fuel/Propulsion System — 92
- Engine — 79
Latest recalls for the 2009 model year
- 18V082000 — Air Bags (Jan 2018)
- 16V913000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (Dec 2016)
- 16V079000 — Air Bags (Feb 2016)
Recent owner reports about service brakes and hydraulic
The contact owns a 2009 Audi A3. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the traction control and ABS control module warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
Read owner complaints →Tl* the contact owns a 2009 audi a3. The contact stated that the abs and stability control failed to function properly and made the vehicle unstable to drive.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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