2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen recalls and problems

The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen has 1 recall and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

Pictured: a 2010 model; the 2009 may differ in details. Photo: 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2009 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 7 Jetta Sportwagen model years — 6th most.

1recalls

16complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

107,500median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Electronic Stability Control

Dec 20, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V913000 · 135,683 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.

Risk: A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control module software to improve the module's self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Service Brakes9

Electrical System5

Electronic Stability Control5

Unknown or other4

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2009 vs. other Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2009. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, the latest from Dec 20, 2016 (electronic stability control). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (9), electrical system (5), electronic stability control (5). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.