Volkswagen Rabbit recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 152 owner complaints for the Volkswagen Rabbit (model years 2006–2009). The most reported problem area is service brakes (46 complaints), followed by electrical system (29 complaints). The 2009 model year has the most recalls (2).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2009 (62), 2007 (54) and 2008 (23). Among model years at least two years old, the 2006 has the fewest complaints on file (13).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Volkswagen Rabbit model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 46 | 2 of 4 | |
| Electrical system | 29 | 4 of 4 | |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 25 | 1 of 4 | |
| Air bags | 18 | 4 of 4 | |
| Steering | 17 | 3 of 4 |
All 3 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V913000 | Dec 20, 2016 | Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2009 | 135,683 |
| 10V621000 | Dec 10, 2010 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2007–2009 | 228,236 |
| 07V442000 | Sep 24, 2007 | Exterior lighting: headlights | 2006–2008 | 340,000 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 12 complaints and a fire in 10 complaints; 6 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.