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2013 Volkswagen Passat Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Volkswagen Passat has 6 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Volkswagen Passat

Airbags
310
Other
87
Electrical
72
Engine
51
Steering
51
Lights
44
Powertrain
30
Structure
24
Fuel System
21
Visibility
18
Suspension
12
Speed Control
7
Brakes
6
Wheels
5
Tires
5

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 1, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed,...
Feb 25, 2021SERVICE BRAKESTHE VEHICLE LOST ALL BRAKING PERFORMANCE WHILE PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY AFTER COMMUTE HOME. THE PEDAL B...
Feb 23, 2021SERVICE BRAKESAS I WAS TURNING INTO THE APARTMENT COMPLEX I FELT MY BRAKES BEGIN TO LOCK UP. I PULLED INTO MY PAR...
Dec 14, 2018SERVICE BRAKESTHE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS (FRONT AND REAR) ON MY 2013 VW PASSAT 3.6 SEL ARE RUSTING, AND MAKE A GRIN...
Oct 30, 2015SERVICE BRAKESTHE REAR BREAK CALIPER EXPLODED WITH ONLY 52,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD WITH TWO SMALL KIDS...
Apr 1, 2013SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELS,ENGINEMY FIRST WEEK WITH THIS CAR AND THE BRAKES START TO MAKE THE NASTIEST SOUND. IT WAS AS IF IT HAD NO ...

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