2010 Volkswagen Golf Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2010 Volkswagen Golf, 6% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Abs warning lights intermittently for many months- go on and off along with airbag warning frequently- several mechanics could not diagnose. Recently brake warning lights came on at same time as ABS and airbag warnings. Brake system checked out fine. On replacement of wheel speed ABS sensor, discovered central ABS control module error (DTC 01130). Vw had already issued a safety recall ( 45f2) for the ABS sensor in several 2009 and 2010 jetta/GOLF, but in a limited VIN range. …”
NHTSA complaint #11364700, filed 2020-10, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the ABS control module. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V913000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC)); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 107,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11603240, filed 2024-07, 107,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Golf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V913000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) however, the dealer declined to repair the vehicle due to the ABS and ESC warning lights being illuminated. The contact stated that the dealer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced a failure with the ESC and ABS warning lights being illuminated. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11595139, filed 2024-06, 133,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V913000Dec 20, 2016Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos…Covers: Volkswagen Golf 2010, Jetta 2009–2010, EOS 2009 +4 more
Electronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Volkswagen Golf
32 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Volkswagen Golf
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology