One problem related to brake light switch has been reported for the 2002 Volkswagen Golf. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Volkswagen Golf based on all problems reported for the 2002 Golf.
There was a brake switch short that caused the car to be stuck in park. So it had to be dragged out and was sent to Volkswagen service.
| Service Brakes problems | |
| Brake Light Switch problems | |
| Brake Foundation Components problems | |
| Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problems |