2009 Volkswagen GTI Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 98about this part
- Share
- 59%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,150miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 98 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Volkswagen GTI, 59% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,150 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While taking the kids to school, my traction control light and steering assist light came on followed by the check engine light and a loss of drive.after taking the vehicle to an official vw dealership they spent 2 days diagnosing the 6 pages of faults that came up and informed me that the ABS module has failed and will require replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #11290692, filed 2019-12, 62,300 miles“16v913. The manufacture has failed to cover the cost of replacing the ABS module. The reason given was that although my VIN is covered, the ABS module part number is not on the list of parts that are covered. My car has experienced all the symptoms of recall number 16v913 and the software update did not fix the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10956324, filed 2017-02, 75,000 miles“My ABS pump & module were determined to need replacement. Searching online, it seems a large number of people with the 2009 model are having this issue. I was quoted at $2200 to fix it. I was driving on a city street to a restaurant after my wedding and the ABS, traction control and brake lights all came on. Days later the car started to rev weird and the speedometer would not work.”
NHTSA complaint #10855107, filed 2016-04, 96,485 miles“I have a 2009 Volkswagen GTI and my ABS lights are on as well as engine workshop fault, three beeps, check engine, epc and traction control and brake light. This is a common problem with the make and model and year of vehicle. This should be recalled upon asap. This is a serious safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10871123, filed 2016-05, 111,500 miles“When driving the car, a lot of the warning lights flash out of nowhere. The ABS light, traction, power steering, epc lights all flash. I also lose power steering. On top of that, the speedometer does not work. This happens abruptly and sometimes at high speeds. It is extremely dangerous. From what I've read, it is the ABS module failing. This seems to be a common problem of 09 gtis and needs to be recalled!”
NHTSA complaint #10874975, filed 2016-06, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10186589Jan 26, 2021A/C requirements, update to title.
- 10181413Oct 2, 2020Mandatory fastener.
- 10180603Sep 25, 2020Antilock brake function test direction.
- 10180101Sep 4, 2020Antilock brake function test direction.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 24% |
| 2023 | 1 | 17% |
| 2022 | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 | 6 | 35% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 7 | 7% |
| 2014 | 1 | 10% |
| 2013 | 2 | 6% |
| 2012 | 5 | 13% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 6% |
| 2009 | 98 | 59% |
| 2006 | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 5% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1998 | 3 | 30% |
| 1996 | 1 | 11% |
| 1995 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2009 Volkswagen GTI
69 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Volkswagen GTI
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