Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2018 Volkswagen GTI

Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 2018 Volkswagen GTI. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the brakes failed (one problem).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Volkswagen GTI

Problem Category Number of Problems
Service Brakes problems
4
Brakes Failed problems
1
Brake Disc Pads problems
1

Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2018 Volkswagen GTI

The Service Brakes problem

During moderate braking, the abs system was violently pulsing the brakes on the left front wheel. This occured on about one dozen braking events over a 5-7 mile distance. Afterwards upon inspection, the left front brake smelled and radiated intense amounts of heat.   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

I was driving my car and the brakes failed to slow down/stop the car at 50 yards out going 30 miles per hour resulting in a collision. My car has been at the dealership since June 2018 and its currently March 2019.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Pads problem

6/1/20 brakes good measured 8 (in the green) this is when I received a new water pump (I know! under warranty issue also imo). Milage 25490. September got new tires. Anti lock brakes went off right a way x2. 10/10/20 took car in for 30,000 mile check at 29,053 miles. Brakes measured at 3.   Read details...


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