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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 miles

Related recalls

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020117%
201611%
201122%
201046%

Other parts of the 2010 Volkswagen Golf

Fuel system
32 complaints
Air bags
11 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior 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