Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta

Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (two problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Volkswagen Jetta


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Upon backing out of a parking spot a vehicle approached at a fast rate of speed. The rear cross-path sensor and emergency braking activated. This action caused the brake line to rupture and the brakes failed on the vehicle. I resumed reversing out of the parking spot and put the vehicle into drive.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with adaptive cruise control on, the vehicle inadvertently applied the brakes completely bringing the vehicle to a complete stop in the middle of the roadway, after which the vehicle then shifted   Read details...

The Warnings problem

Bad bearing in left front wheel. Radio shuts down anytime even when reverse camera is active. Front collision warning and auto braking for clear road, no obstruction. Smog warning override when check engine light for fuel system delivery done by mechanic at flow vw of greensboro nc.   Read details...


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