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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 401–408 of 408, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Aug 28, 2008–Aug 16, 2010.
Back to 2009 Volkswagen RABBIT problems & recallsThis archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
NHTSA communication ID: 10035185
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
VOLKSWAGEN: HVAC BLOWER ONLY OPERATES ON HIGH SPEED (US ONLY). FRESH AIR BLOWER RUNS ONLY AT HIGHEST LEVEL. BECAUSE OF PERMANENT FROST AND SNOWFALL FINE SNOW CAN GET INTO THE FRESH AIR BLOWER VIA THE AIR INTAKE. *PE
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS · UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 10035185 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10036467
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VOLKSWAGEN: HEADLIGHTS MAY INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE. THE HEADLAMPS OR INSIDE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE SPEED. AT IDLE SPEED THE ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CAN FLUCTUATE, AS THE ALTERNATOR CANNOT FULLY COMPENSATE THE FLUCTUATIONS. GOLF & WAGON GTI, NEW BEETLE & CONVERTIBLE, EOS, JETTA & WAGON & SPORTWAGON, RABBIT, R32, TIGUAN. *PE
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.
Source record 10036467 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10035204
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VOLKSWAGEN: HEADLIGHTS MAY INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE. AT IDLE SPEED THE ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CAN FLUCTUATE, AS THE ALTERNATOR CANNOT FULLY COMPENSATE THE FLUCTUATIONS. SOME ELECTRIC CONSUMERS COME ON IN CYCLES OR HAVE NO CONSTANT CURRENT CONSUMPTION, WHICH AMPLIFIES THIS EFFECT. THE LOAD CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE BATTERY CAN ALSO INFLUENCE THIS EFFECT. MODELS GOLF, GTI, NEW BEETLE & CONVERTIBLE, EOS, JETTA, WAGON, SPORTWAGEN, RABBIT, R32, GOLF WAGON, TIGUAN. *PE
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.
Source record 10035204 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10036970
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. IN SOME VEHICLES IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A BUSHING INSIDE THE MECHATRONIC UNIT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO WEAR OUT PREMATURELY, CAUSING THE CLUTCHES INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION TO OPERATE LESS SMOOTHLY THAN BEFORE. THE DRIVER WILL BEGIN TO NOTICE CHANGES IN THE WAY THE VEHICLE FEELS AS THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS (JERKING). THIS CHANGE CAN BECOME VERY PRONOUNCED, THE VEHICLE REMAINS SAFE TO DRIVE. *PE
Source components: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10036970 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10124372
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Tech Tips (with 1K0 Part Number J500 ? Replacement Steering Harness): If the steering rack is replaced on the above models for any reason, it is necessary to replace the steering harness as well. The new harness may be equipped with an extra connector. If all connections are made correctly, then it is necessary to remove that connector and tape the exposed wires back into the harness. Be sure to tape tightly in order to provide a water-tight repair.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.
Source record 10124372 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10237716
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
The streaming music feature on vehicles equipped with factory or dealer installed Bluetooth will be available only in certain instances. The vehicle must be equipped with the RCD 310 or RCD 510 (Premium 8) radios or the RNS 510 or RNS 315 navigation systems. The Bluetooth system must be either the UHV low (9W2), UHV?NAR (9W7 or 9ZR) factory installed systems or the Volk ? L dealer installed system.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10237716 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10238964
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
If, after replacement of the steering rack, fault code 01309 008 is set in the ABS/ESP module only, follow the test plan in GFF for Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR) or channel 3 activation. If the test plan fails to clear the fault, follow the direction below using Vehicle Self Diagnosis in Address Word 44 - Steering Assistance
Source components: AIR BAGS · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE · STEERING · STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK.
Source record 10238964 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10026848
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS.
Source record 10026848 at NHTSA