Service Brakes Problems of Volkswagen Jetta - part 2

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the abs, esc, and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the abs control module. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulics, electronic stability control (esc)), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 90,000.

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The driver rear brake is sticking and locking up and has premature wear. Rear brakes and rotors have been replaced at 18,000 miles under warranty. . When driving rear brake does not release causing front tire to spin and create handling issues. The problem is worse and dangerous in wet conditions. Volkswagon calls it a wear and tear but it is a safety and handling issue. Case number 06285728.

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The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control (esc)) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the abs warning chime was activated, and the warning light had illuminated on the instrument panel along with several other unknown warning lights. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was taken to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the abs module needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the dealer attempted to charge for the abs module replacement despite the recall campaign stating that the abs module should be replaced. The dealer stated that because the abs had not experienced a failure, there would be a cost out-of-pocket to replace the abs module. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 115,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

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Abs module.

Have had rear brakes replaced due to severe noise. This was done per rear brake recall. After rear brakes replaced brakes they are still making a squealing sound especially when cold. Notified vw dealer and told this is normal especially when brakes a cold.

The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that abs and the esc warning lights illuminated intermittently. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control (esc). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the abs module needed to be replaced; however, the dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer had denied the recall repair coverage due to lack of communication between the computer and the abs module. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Right rear brake pads at 33. 5k (mostly highway miles) are completely worn. (cannot be blamed on the driving pattern).

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During this summer (2024), I got a warning with three beeps then warning lights came on, went off for a several months, and now have come on and stayed on (abs, traction control, brake, airbag, tire pressure). This has to be an issue with vw. There was close to 63,000 miles on the car at the time. Now there's only 64,000 miles on the car. The dealer service center couldn't really determine the cause but still quoted a repair of nearly $4,000.

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Air bag light came on showing both driver and passenger airbags off without having any collision then pulled into gas station, car was fine pumped gas and tried to start vehicle and couldn't turn key further than interior lights. Was locked in ignition. Also had all brake pads and rotors replaced 1. 5 years ago, now service center says they need replaced again already. Diagnostics from vw shoe ignition switch lock cylinder malfunction needs replaced. There are recalls for the airbags and ignition switch cylinder and brakes for my exact year, month,make and model(11 recalls) but shows 0 recalls under VIN. Vw wants to charge me $1,200 to fix what should be free under recalls.

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The car is making a weird sound when I break. It sounds like liquid is moving around and another sound. The central caution off in my car and the airbags too.

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The right rear brake disk and inner pad wore out prematurely. Only the inside of the brake disk and pad were worn, metal to metal. All other brake disks and brake pads were "normal" for a car with 22,000 miles.

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. Once I applied the brake, the pedal went to the floor with total brake system loss. The vehicle was towed to armstrong Volkswagen in gladstone, oregon. The dealer found the rear passenger side brake like had ruptured due to it rubbing on the fuel filler neck shield. The sudden increase in brake line pressure caused the final failure of the brake line. The brake line was repaired under warranty. This could have been a significant life threatening situation had I been traveling at high speeds and the brake system failed (I. E. Exiting an interstate, etc. ).

I replaced the rear brakes on this vehicle at 16,000 miles due to them prematurely wearing out and the were covered under an extended warranty due to known issue. I took the vehicle in for an oil change at 28,871 miles and was told the rear brakes were down to 2mm and needed to be changed as well as the rotors. This is only 12,000 miles since the last rear brake change and when I had the brake pads inspected at 23,000 miles they were fine. It appears there is a major defect in the rear brakes of the vw Jetta since the front brake pads are fine. I was charged $522 after a discount to have the brakes and rotors replaced. I don't think it is reasonable for a car with only 28,871 miles to have already had to change the rear brake pads twice and the rotors at all.

I received a letter stating there was a abs control module software. My abs lights came on. I took it to Volkswagen to have them do the recall. They said it’s the abs control module and pump and it isn’t part of the recall. So they didn’t do any part of the recall, they just closed out the recall and she said it’s a Volkswagen problem. This was the Volkswagen service department that said this. My daughter almost wrecked the day this happened because it was raining. She is 16.

The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and the brakes made grinding sounds. The brake pedal went to the floorboard, but the vehicle failed to stop immediately. The abs, traction control, and brake warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the speedometer was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) associated with the VIN. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, who performed the recall repair under NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) by updating the abs control module software; however, the failure recurred. The dealer informed the contact that the abs module required replacement but that the part was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 182,000.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? the components that failed or malfunctioned include the rear brake system and the evap (evaporative emission control) system of my 2023 Volkswagen Jetta se 1. 5t fwd. Both components are available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? the safety risks include premature wear of the rear brakes, which could lead to reduced braking efficiency or failure, especially under emergency braking situations. The evap system malfunction poses an environmental risk by potentially releasing excessive emissions, and it could also lead to engine performance issues, including stalling or hesitation during acceleration, which may cause hazardous driving conditions. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? yes, the issues with both the rear brakes and the evap system have been reproduced and confirmed by the service departments at two authorized Volkswagen dealerships. Despite multiple repair attempts, the problems have not been fully resolved. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others? the vehicle has been inspected multiple times by Volkswagen service departments, but no inspections have been conducted by the police or insurance representatives. Were there any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? yes, for the evap system, the check engine light illuminated repeatedly, indicating a malfunction. The brake issues were not accompanied by warning lamps but were noticeable through audible grinding noises and reduced braking performance, which started occurring within the first few thousand miles after purchasing the vehicle. The brake issue was first reported to the dealer when the vehicle had less than 10,000 miles.

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Car has less than 30k miles on it and already the brakes are grinding and the brake pads are wearing out. This car is only a year old and should not be wearing out like this! brakes are a major safety issue if they do not work.

I purchased my vehicle brand new from vw. My vehicle only has just over 33,000 miles on it. After hearing a grinding noise in the rear brakes I took it to les shwab to have the brakes inspected along with a tire rotation. After a short time waiting they told me that the rear brakes were metal on metal and the front were just fine. I asked how the rear brakes could go out so soon when the front brakes are the ones that normally wear out so quickly. They had planned to replace the pads and rotors on the rear of the vehicle. When they tried to remove the calipers the piston would not release and I had to pay foe new calipers as well. A couple hour brake inspection turned into three days without my vehicle waiting for parts and a $1,314. 49 bill. I went online looking for recalls and there weren't any. I did however find that this is a common issue for the 2021 Jetta, and it is presumed that the roll back brake assist is faulty causing the calipers to not release thus causing excessive wear to the rear brakes. Had my rear brakes gone out completely before I had them inspected this could have been very bad causing myself or others serious injury or even death. I am seeking for NHTSA to investigate this further and force vw to issue a recall. I am also seeking full reimbursement for my bill from vw. Thank you.

Rear brakes grinding after 1 year. It also took 8 months for dealer to repair knocking sound on driver side while turning steering wheel to the right.

I have 20,000 on my 2023 Jetta and have had to have the breaks and rotors replaced twice (at both by 10k and 20k service) at the last service the service technician stated that they are seeing this on both the 2023 Jetta and taos and they have not figured out why they are going through the breaks and rotors like this. While I am still under warrantee this is not a problem cost wise, but how do I know that my breaks are going to function properly when I need them if rotors and pads are having to be replaced so often, should they be checked every 5k miles. This is a major safety issue that needs to be corrected.

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle the brake light, abs and electronic stability control warning lights had remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted regarding the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000(service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 260,000.

A4 vw bew tdi brake booster vacuum hose updated part# 1j0 612 041 fd vw part numbers 1j0 612 041 n and 1j0 612 041 fd. These hose are known for cracking at the plastic tube causing low vacuum; poor / inconsistant braking performance. This could lead to crashes, injuries, and loss of life. These hoses were recalled in the uk, but not in USA for unknown reasons. Vaico is the oem supplier of these hoses, and were most likely fitted to all bew tdi m/t mk4 vw vehicles sold world wide.

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Under 20,000 miles, but over 1 year old (leased new February 12, 2021). Vw dealership and secondary party reported rear brake pads and rotors were worn down to 1mm and that the car was unsafe to drive. This cost $500 to repair and I had to pay it for a car that was just over 1 year old. The dealership wanted to charge double to replace. The brakes are only warrantied for 1 year, and because most don't hit 20k miles for a year, they know that the parts are unsafe and will wear down at 20,000 miles (as reported by many many others for the 2021 vw Jetta). I have receipts of inspection and for part replacement by brakes plus. There were no warnings, just the tires squeaking when the weather got cold in December. Also, abs issues - car stalled twice in the middle of a busy street in the first 6 months of use.

I do not feel safe with my vehicle. I purchased new and at 16,550 miles it needed new rear rotors and pads. Again at 38417 it needed new rotors and pads. I drive the car softly and am not heavy on the brakes. This seems to be a known issue and the dealership says I should be prepared to replace rotors and pads this frequently. It was only 1. 5 years until the 2nd pad/rotor change. Not only do I not feel safe, that is a financial hardship.

I would assume the issue had something to do with the power train. 2 days after I had bought the car my wife and I were on our way to the gym and we had just came to a complete stop. Upon entering the highway the car would no longer accelerate no matter how much pressure was put on the accelerator pedal. The engine light also came on. Luckily there were no cars behind me and I was able to pull over with the car moving on its own. This is really dangerous. This has happened to me multiple times. I have taken it back to the dealership I had bought the car from and they have a private mechanic that solely works for the company. He has scanned for any codes and has told me no codes are populating so he’s not sure why the engine light is still on. It was taken to a vw dealership and the vehicle will no longer start. There was an electrical issue at some point and now might be a transmission issue along with other things.

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The contacts daughter owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that on separate occasions while her daughter was driving at undisclosed speeds, all the warning lights intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an auto repair shop where it was diagnosed that the abs failed and needed to be replaced and the contact was informed that the VIN was included in the NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs control module software needed to be updated and the abs module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that she would be responsible for the cost but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 228,255.

My 2019 vw Jetta runs well, but recently there are two safety incidents cause my deep safety concerns. 1)9/20/2023 around 12:15 pm, I parked my vw Jetta in front of wells fargo. When I put shifter in reverse, tried to backwards out of the parking lot, suddenly the car lost control and kept rolling forward, there was a deep ditch in front of my car, but the car kept rolling forward. I was very scared. I drove the Jetta to nearby vw princeton and asked a technician to check the Jetta and find out the system defects, but the technician scanned the Jetta and couldn't find any problems, then suggested to schedule an in depth diagnostics into the Jetta to address my incident. 2) 9/26/2023, around 9:00 pm, I was entering a gate, entered the code, suddenly my car couldn't go forward or backwards, the engine stopped working, the car screen then showed: "please manually start the engine. " after I turn off and then turn back the key again, the engine started. I have texted the service advisor at vw princeton about the new insident today. I would like to report the above two incidents to NHTSA for investigation. Thank you!.

Abs module controlling the anti-lock brake system has failed. I am told there is a recall for earlier models of this car for the very same issue but not for 2012 model year. This is a safety issue that is very expensive to fix and primarily by the dealer requiring factory programming of a new expensive abs module.

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The small plastic button to engage the emergency hand brake, popped off. When inspecting it, the internal plastic is broken, unable to re-attach. Unable to engage emergency break without it. This is for a manual transmission.

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Without warning, the rear brakes started making unusual scraping sound with slight loss of braking power. Within a week of the issue took car to dealer who informed me that rear brake pads were completely worn out with calipers scraping and damaging the rotors. Vw refused to fix the issue via warranty. By the end of the week, the scraping escalated and significant loss of braking power occurred. The premature failure or the braking pads and subsequent rotor damage seems to be a pervasive problem and well documented problem at vw. Their approach to safety and resolution however very troubling. The car was purchased new from the dealer 30 months ago and has 15,300 miles at the time of the incident.

My sunroof was expoded during I drive to home.

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I would like to report a safety issue with my wife’s new 2023 vw Jetta sedan with standard transmission. It has a hill hold feature that clamps the brakes on for approximately three seconds after you remove your foot from the brake pedal, if you are on a hill. Three seconds is way too long and often causes the following: you see an opening to pull into traffic, move your foot to the accelerator and start letting the clutch out. The car stalls, leaving you in the middle of the road with the electronic parking brake now applied where it was not before. This is very dangerous. Both of us have been driving standard transmission vehicles for many years. Our previous vw models with standard transmissions and hill hold, as well as my present 2014 vw gti, did not have this safety defect. They released the brakes quickly and smoothly on hills and never caused us to stall or roll back. The behavior of the 2023 Jetta was a shock to both of us. There are lots of comments online about this unacceptable behavior of hill hold. Please require vw to issue a recall to change the coding of its abs module on these cars to release sooner. System: hill hold via abs. Risk of collision. Not confirmed by dealer. Not inspected. Symptoms on every hill.

I bought this 2022 Jetta new on August 2022. The dealership replaced brakes on their own on July 1, 2023. This was 11 months after I purchased the vehicle. Vehicle had 10, 900 miles on 7/1/2023. On August 26, 2024 I brought the vehicle to the dealership and reported issues with the breaking system. The service technician discovered worn-out pads and break rotors needed replacement. The service department refused to complete the work because the vehicle was out of warranty. A claim was filed with Volkswagen corporation(case #06407327). Claim was declined. Break pads and rotors are being worn-out within 11-15 months. This is a safety issue. Volkswagen corporation refuses to recognize the mechanical issue.

My 2014 vw as many other 2014 models are experiencing the following according to my local dealership in miami: the abs module is defective effecting other systems and making the car unsafe to drive as it was in 2009 and 2010 models. Dealer repair estimate is between $2500 with $5000! vw should recall before people get hurt!.

Hill assist system creates dangerous situations because it prevents me from moving right away while pulling out in traffic or in front of traffic lights, out of parking garages and stop signs. Hill assist system often stalls the engine due to holding brakes engaged for an extended period of time even on a slight hill. With a manual transmission this makes it even worse because engine dies in these situations frequently. Dealer dismisses the issue because "there are no fault codes", but if it was manufactured incorrectly and/or calibrated improperly, no error/fault codes will come on. I have been driving manual transmissions all my life (from motorcycles to semi trucks) for over 40 years and it's clear to me that this vehicle is a safety concern with underpowered engine that cannot overcome hill assist. Other hill assist systems immediately disengage the brakes when an accelerator pedal is pressed. In this vehicle, the brake stays on and vehicle dies on even on a slightest hill. Please help investigate.