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2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI has 4 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Other
51
Engine
29
Powertrain
12
Electrical
10
Fuel System
8
Airbags
8
Visibility
7
Structure
7
Steering
4
Brakes
4
Wheels
3
Suspension
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 15, 2020SERVICE BRAKESI SET THE HANDBRAKE TO SECURE MY VEHICLE IN IT'S PARKING STALL AND LEFT THE VEHICLE WHILE I WENT INT...
Feb 9, 2019SERVICE BRAKESMASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILURE CAUSING MY BRAKES TO NOT WORK AND ENDANGERED MY SAFETY ON THE ROAD. NO...
Jan 25, 2017SERVICE BRAKESBRAKE FAILURE. THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AROUND 20MPH, WHEN A 'BRAKE: FLUID LOW SEE OWNER'S MANUAL' M...
Jul 29, 2016SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 25 MPH, THE CONTACT H...

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