2009 Volkswagen Jetta electronic stability control (esc) problems
93 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V913000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, there was a burning odor coming from outside…”
filed Mar 18, 2026
“The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that ABS and the ESC warning lights illuminated intermittently. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V913000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The vehicle was taken…”
filed Nov 27, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability…Campaign 16V913000 · Dec 20, 2016
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Jetta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Jetta | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 Jetta | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 Jetta | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 Jetta | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 Jetta | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 Jetta | 10 | 3% |
| 2013 Jetta | 7 | 1% |
| 2012 Jetta | 10 | 2% |
| 2011 Jetta | 15 | 2% |
| 2010 Jetta | 21 | 2% |
| 2008 Jetta | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 Jetta | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
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.