Volkswagen Passat owners have reported 888 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 34 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (199 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake antilock control unit/module (161 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I am reporting what appears to be a serious, chronic safety issue with this vehicle (not just this particular car, but all m/y 2020~2022 (and possibly 2012~2019 as well if they use the same brake components). Read details...
Failure of anti-lock brake system control module on 2000 1. 8 t Volkswagen Passat with 90k miles. The failure is a problem with the abs control module. Requires replacement. Intermittent failure at first, that increases over time. Brakes will not function as anti-lock brakes. Read details...
My vehicle does. Sudden stop while I�m driving emergency brake lights up nd then on dash it state to stop vehicle pull over and doesn�t want to advance to move out of danger from traffic on streets and freeway. Read details...
Abs light on and break light flashing Read details...
A lot of indicator lights came on in my dashboard including abs control failure among other indicators. I had this diagnosed at my local vw dealership and they said it was a failure in the abs control/pump unit and it would need to be replaced. It was a $2,500 repair. Read details...