2017 Volkswagen Jetta brakes problems

Filed Sep 12, 2025 · Airbags, Brakes · NC

Please copy the link. It is not a spam nor malware. It is the diagnostic report ran 9/12/2025. Please look under “airbag” tab and you will see the code related to brake system. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jul 17, 2025 · Brakes · FL

ABS UNIT COMPLETE was malfunctioning per volkswagen's inspection. When this malfunctions it can lead to a loss of its anti-lock braking function, potentially causing wheel lock-up during braking, longer stopping distances, and reduced vehicle control, especially on slippery surfaces. Additionally, other driver assistance features relying on the ABS module, like traction control and automatic braking, may also be affected. Other 2017 models had a recall on this part but I was told my VIN did not. There were warning lights on dash when this occurred. This was confirmed by VW.

Filed Dec 16, 2024 · Brakes · 84,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled down to the floorboard; however, the vehicle responded as needed. The traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Mavis Tire and Brakes, where it was determined that the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced due to brake fluid leaking. The mechanic related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20E064000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). Additionally, the mechanic flushed the brake fluid and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the independent mechanic. The contact contacted the part manufacturer, Tenneco Automotive, and left a voicemail. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

Filed Mar 12, 2021 · Brakes · 23,815 miles · IL

As I braked for a stop sign in my town, the car behaved as if on ice or snow, it wasn't. The light with the skidding car, the ABS light, and the airbag light came on. As I continued, it happened twice more on my way home.

Filed Nov 9, 2020 · Brakes, Fuel system · NJ

Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash. I asked after I first bought the car and they said it was normal. I called recently and was told my VIN number was not included in the recall. It is a daily dangerous failure on vw's part. It happens every day and when called they said I would have to pay for it. I did not get any recall information about the issue.

Filed Nov 7, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 69,120 miles · NJ

Engine light came on 11/05/2020 got it checked and a oil change because it would be due within 500 more miles, these codes came up mb2, br80, ma28, p068a. Car is running fine but my engine light is still on.

Filed Dec 7, 2019 · Brakes · 9,500 miles · UT · crash · 1 injury

I was driving down a busy city street, going about 30 MPH. I noticed the car in front of me was stopped from 100 feet back and I slammed on my brakes. My car did not stop, it did not slow down at all. The weather was warm, the road was dry and it was like trying to stop on an icy road and I rear ended the car in front of me. My air bags did not deploy either. The other car had minimal damage to her back bumper. She was injured, I had minor whiplash.

Filed Nov 12, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 25,000 miles · PA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 volkswagen jetta. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v615000 (electrical system, steering). While driving 35 MPH, the brake pedal became difficult to depress and failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. There were no injures and a police report was filed. The air bags deployed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact called new motors subaru (8670 peach st, erie, pa 16509, (814) 868-4805) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 25,000.

Filed Oct 3, 2019 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · PA

Whenever driving in rain breaks give out and feels bumpy. Today I was driving to school and I started to break for a light and almost rear-ended the car in font of me because my breaks wouldn't break. I was going 55 MPH.

Filed Jun 9, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 21,000 miles · IN

I was traveling on the highway with the cruise control on at 65 MPH and it suddenly slowed down or disengaged for no reason. I didn't think much of it and returned to the same speed and turned on the cruise again. Then about 15 minutes later, when traffic begin to slow ahead, I tried hitting the brakes and had zero braking ability. The cruise did not disengage and I had to pull the e brake to get the car to slow down causing the car to fish tail and almost hit a concrete barrier.