Service Brakes Problems of Volkswagen Atlas

Volkswagen Atlas owners have reported 364 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (339 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake sensor (16 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Volkswagen Atlas


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Volkswagen Atlas

The Service Brakes problem

Component/system failure: the braking system, specifically the brake rotors (and possibly pads), appears to be malfunctioning. The vehicle experiences severe vibration during braking. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request.   Read details...

The Brake Sensor problem

My brake warning comes on from time to time while driving, adaptive acc warning light comes on from time to time letting me know I need to stop using it, front sensors comes on while driving letting me know I'm to close to an object while driving and there's no vehicle there or close to my SUV.   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

The rear window rolls down by itself with nobody touching any of the buttons. The light pops up on the dash and says faulty electrical. The vehicle will suddenly stop in the middle of driving. The emergency break applies. The emergency brake light comes on. Check engine light illuminates.   Read details...

The Brake Grinding Noise problem

My brakes have locked up 4 or 5 times (since purchasing the car in April 2019) when exiting a parking lot with minimal slope to turn onto the street. The car makes a grinding noise and alerts beep. The car must be placed in park, then reverse to make the drive feature function again to get out of   Read details...

The Brake Disc Caliper problem

Notified on 06/15/18 that my vehicles brake calipers were manufactured with insufficient chrome coating which could lead to the formation of gas bubbles and create a soft brake possibly resulting in a crash.   Read details...




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