Volkswagen Jetta 2010: Brake Control Risk - Recall
Volkswagen recalls 2010 Jetta models with potential brake control failure. Owners must contact customer service for free software update to prevent loss of vehicle control.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling 2010 Jetta vehicles due to a risk of losing vehicle control during braking. This could lead to crashes if the ABS system fails. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1253834-volkswagen-jetta-2010-brake-control-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1253834-volkswagen-jetta-2010-brake-control-risk-recall · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V913000
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“Volkswagen Jetta 2010: Brake Control Risk - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1253834-volkswagen-jetta-2010-brake-control-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #16V913000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V913000).
Why it’s dangerous
The ABS control unit may fail when the brakes or stability control system activates. This could cause the vehicle to lose control, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2010 Volkswagen Jetta models are affected. Drivers with ABS systems may face loss of vehicle control during braking.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The recall covers specific model years and trim levels listed in the official notice.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298 to schedule a free software update for your ABS control module.
What NHTSA says 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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V913000 (December 20, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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