Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2016 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows six common service brakes related problems of the 2016 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake sensor (two problems).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Volkswagen Passat


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2016 Volkswagen Passat

The Service Brakes problem

The vehicle has been alerting error codes 16352 for failing to communicate with abs module causing warning lights for abs, brake and the esc systems to illuminate. The brake system related vehicle stabilizing functions (abs/esc) is not be available, increasing the risk of a loss of vehicle control   Read details...

The Brake Sensor problem

The car has autonomous braking issue. The system that brakes the car if another car is detected in front of you will brake even if no one is in front of you. The car was in at the dealer four different times for this same issue. The last time it happened I was injured as a result of the aburt stop.   Read details...

The Brake Antilock Wheel Speed Sensor problem

While driving and trying to stop it appears that brakes/abs are not functioning properly. Abs, tpms, traction control, srs warning lights have come on for the second time in just a few months span. Dealer said it was faulty abs wheel speed sensors both times (both rear).   Read details...


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