Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, Jetta +4 more: Electronic stability control (esc)

Affects Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, Jetta, GTI, Golf, Eos, Rabbit · 2009–2010 — about 136K vehicles.

The hazard

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

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational