Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Volkswagen Passat has 6 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
6
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Feb 25, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | THE VEHICLE LOST ALL BRAKING PERFORMANCE WHILE PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY AFTER COMMUTE HOME. THE PEDAL B... |
| Feb 23, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | AS I WAS TURNING INTO THE APARTMENT COMPLEX I FELT MY BRAKES BEGIN TO LOCK UP. I PULLED INTO MY PAR... |
| Dec 14, 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES | THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS (FRONT AND REAR) ON MY 2013 VW PASSAT 3.6 SEL ARE RUSTING, AND MAKE A GRIN... |
| Oct 30, 2015 | SERVICE BRAKES | THE REAR BREAK CALIPER EXPLODED WITH ONLY 52,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD WITH TWO SMALL KIDS... |
| Apr 1, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELS,ENGINE | MY FIRST WEEK WITH THIS CAR AND THE BRAKES START TO MAKE THE NASTIEST SOUND. IT WAS AS IF IT HAD NO ... |