Volkswagen Passat owners have reported 39 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 (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (14 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control problems | |
| Automatic Emergency Braking problems | |
| Warnings problems | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance problems |
I was driving and the airbag light randomly came on out of the blue. While trying to parallel park I noticed my steering wheel clicking. We ran codes on the car and we are confident that the clock spring failed. My horn and cruise control also no longer work. Read details...
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...
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...