Volkswagen Passat owners have reported 36 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 automatic emergency braking (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's adaptive cruise control (12 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Emergency Braking problems | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control problems | |
| Warnings problems | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance problems |
Driving home from work around 1:00 am at night with street lights and no other cars in the vicinity the auto brake engaged, causing an abrupt stop. Once the auto brake ceased I was able to complete my trip. Read details...
My clock spring has broken. It is giving major safety concerns because my front airbag will not work. The horn does not work, limiting my communication with other drivers in case of impending accidents. None of the buttons work on my steering column as well. Read details...
Error message alerted to maintenance needed and the air bag light has turned on and remained on. Also said message that front assist inls unavailable. Read details...
The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving across a railroad track, the forward collision avoidance braking system independently engaged. The contact was able to safely cross the railroad track. Read details...