One problem related to brake master cylinder has been reported for the 2001 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2001 Passat.
Volkswagen Passat glx 2001, defective brakes. On several occasions, the brakes locked up and the front wheel overheated and started to smoke. The brake booster and master cylinder was replaced.