NHTSA Data Explorer

Volkswagen Rabbit

Data refreshed August 27, 2026

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Complaints

152

Active records

Recalls

54

Active records

TSBs

581

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

1

Injuries

6

Crashes

12

Fires

10

Top reported issues — Volkswagen Rabbit

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Condition issue

464

Operating state

383

Reporting mechanism

319

Engine behavior

257

Safety restraint issue

228

Fluid issue

223

Driver assistance issue

150

Performance issue

139

Noise

102

Thermal issue

95

Safety restraint behavior

93

Access/entry issue

89

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

83

Braking behavior

59

Lighting behavior

57

Electrical issue

53

Vibration/harshness

44

Smell

43

Starting behavior

40

Steering behavior

40

Powering on/off behavior

23

Infotainment behavior

21

HVAC behavior

15

Recent change

14

Ride/handling behavior

13

Wiper/washer behavior

10

Communication/network issue

5

Electrified system issue

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2009 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT

Filed Jan 22, 2025


The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V913000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds or while idling, the vehicle occasionally stalled, and had to be restarted to operate as needed. The…

2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT

Filed Apr 20, 2024


Seat belt and air bag also steering

2009 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT

Filed Apr 12, 2024


The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V913000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control) after the contact had experienced the failure. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The vehicle stalled, and after several attempts, the vehicle restarted and was able to be driven to an independent mechanic where it…

2009 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT

Filed Apr 11, 2024


The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. The contact stated while driving 20-30 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle stopped abruptly and pulled to the right. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving and applying a moderate amount of pressure on the brake pedal. The check engine warning light and the ABS warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that…

2009 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT

Filed Dec 5, 2023


1 injured
Crash

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 refuses to perform the recall and is completely unhelpful. Yes there were warning lights and thats why I took it to the dealer. P.S. This happened a day before the accident. Two different VW…

2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT

Filed Mar 8, 2023


Drivers side heated seat has a problem. The seat over heats and has burnt a hole in the fabric and melted part of the seat.

2009 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT

Filed Jul 24, 2022


ABS control module is malfunctioning and affecting steering and braking as well as the speedometer and acceleration. It was reported to the dealer and will be replaced, however the part is backordered with no ETA. Check engine, steering wheel , brake, EPC, and ABS lights present, first appearing approcimately February 2022.

2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT

Filed Mar 16, 2022


ABSmodule is defective, Known problem for this car and volkswagon will not repair under warranty. after 2007 model year they will cove repair

2009 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT

Filed Mar 29, 2021


TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SPEED ODOMETER WENT TO ZERO AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE FORWARD. SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED NOR DIAGNOSED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE…

2009 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT

Filed Mar 14, 2021


ABS ,, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL IS BLINKING, THATS MEAN THE ABS MODULE IS FAIL

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Updated August 27, 2026. Refreshed nightly.