Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio has 5 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2009 | SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | ON MOST VOLKSWAGENS (AND SOME AUDI'S) THAT WERE BUILT BETWEEN THE YEARS 1998 TO 2002 IT APPEARS THAT... |
| Aug 23, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | WHEN STARTING CAR 75% OF THE TIME ABS AND (HAND) BRAKE LIGHT WOULD SWITCH ON THOUGH BRAKE NOT ENGAGE... |
| Apr 16, 2003 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | THE REAR BRAKES WORE OUT BEFORE THE FRONT BRAKES. THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED. *J... |
| Aug 8, 2002 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | THE BRAKES WOULD INTERMITTENTLY EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN APPLIED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIE... |
| Nov 22, 2001 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | AT 2 MILES WHEN BRAKING IN REVERSE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WOULD COME FROM REAR WHEELS. VEHICLE HAS B... |