Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Volkswagen Passat has 7 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | In less than 51,000 miles 3 wheel speed sensors have required replacement. An unacceptable average ... |
| Oct 14, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS DRIVING UNDER AN OVERPASS ON THE FAR-RIGHT LANE AT 25 MPH WHEN THE CAR'S FRONT ASSIST SYSTEM A... |
| Jun 18, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES | THE CAR HAS AUTONOMOUS BRAKING ISSUE. THE SYSTEM THAT BRAKES THE CAR IF ANOTHER CAR IS DETECTED IN F... |
| Apr 25, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I HAVE NOTICED THAT MY PASSAT HAS BRAKE ISSUES THAT LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THAT MY CAR IS AFFECTED BY T... |
| Apr 1, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES | PASSAT BRAKES STARTED SQUEALING AT AROUND 9000 MILES. WHEN SERVICED AT DEALER THEY STATED BRAKES WE... |
| Aug 16, 2017 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEE... |
| Jun 1, 2017 | SERVICE BRAKES | I HAVE A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT SE THAT I LEASED ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF AGO. A LITTLE OVER A MONTH ... |