The ABS control module on my car seems to have failed. Apparently this is a common problem with both VW and Audi. Right now the brakes work but ABS does not...so the wheels can lock up. Once in a while, the ABS light turns of and ABS starts working, but for the most part it does not work. This has been going on for the last three months or so. Again, this seems to be a common failure with VW and Audi.

- Burbank, CA, USA

My ABS module failed on my 1999 VW Passat.

- Calera, AL, USA

My ABS control module is not working which causes my anti lock brakes not to work. I am aware of this issue happening on variuos other VW Passats and I wanted to make NHTSA aware of the situation.

- Oakland, CA, USA

ABS control module failure. My ABS control module failed causing the light to come on along with an audible alarm. I have communicated with many individuals with the same problem. The local dealerships recommended replacing not only the ABS control module but the instrument cluster as well. The control module costs approximately $1200 installed and the instrument cluster was about $500 installed. When approached about the many people having the same problem the dealerships as well as the VW service center claimed they knew nothing of the problem. There are some people who are being reimbursed by the VW/Audi service center for their repairs as if there is a silent recall but I was not given this option. I was forced to replace the module myself which solved the problem. At no time did anyone attempt to stand behind their product. This is a very expensive component that has a very inexpensive sub-component that is failing. The customer is left holding the bag.

- Newcastle, WA, USA