Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Volkswagen Jetta

Volkswagen Jetta owners have reported 64 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's adaptive cruise control (26 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (20 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Volkswagen Jetta


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Volkswagen Jetta

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

I am reporting a recurring safety defect involving the adaptive cruise control (acc) system in my 2025 Volkswagen Jetta. The acc system fails suddenly and without warning while driving, including during highway operation.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

While traveling at the posted speed limit and approaching a signalized intersection, I attempted to brake for stopped traffic ahead. The vehicle did not decelerate as expected, and the automatic emergency braking/forward collision mitigation system did not activate or provide any braking assistance.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

Volkswagen mandatory software update/campaign 24fi corrupted the ocu/telematics firmware on my vehicle. This firmware corruption deactivated the critical emergency sos safety system (automatic crash notification), leaving a persistent red fault light on the overhead console.   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owns a 2026 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle brakes engaged independently causing the rpm to decrease and after a couple of seconds the vehicle began to work as intended. No warnings light illuminated a dealer was contacted.   Read details...




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