2016 Volkswagen Passat brakes problems

Filed Oct 2, 2025 · Brakes, Driver assistance · FL

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 and could lead to a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Please reference Safety Recall Code: 45F2

Filed Mar 18, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

Unknown my water pump failed and all out of nowhere

Filed Aug 23, 2021 · Brakes · TX

In less than 51,000 miles 3 wheel speed sensors have required replacement. An unacceptable average failure rate of once every 1.7 years or 17,000 miles. Failure of one of these components disables all safety systems including air bags. How could such an obviously unreliable part not be subject to a safety recall.

Filed Feb 25, 2021 · Brakes, Engine · 45,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact overheard and abnormal noise as the oil warning light illuminated. The contact was approaching a hill and attempted to depress the brake pedal which failed to engage properly. The contact applied the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the passenger's side brake pads and rotor were replaced. Prior to the failure, the vehicle had been taken to hiley volkswagen of huntsville (6944 highway 72 w, huntsville, al 35806, (256) 882-0200) were the oil was changed and an oil consumption test was performed. The technician was unable to retrieve any failure codes. The oil was changed every 3 months. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer for more diagnostic tests. The contact mentioned the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v705000 (engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2020 · Brakes · 33,000 miles · LA

I was driving under an overpass on the far-right lane at 25 MPH when the car's front assist system activated bringing the car to a full stop all of a sudden. There weren't any cars in front or next to me.

Filed Jul 3, 2020 · Acceleration, Brakes · 52,000 miles · FL

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). It appears that it is the same issue as the federal safety agency id number: 11265312.

Filed Feb 24, 2020 · Brakes, Suspension · NY

The brakes and rotors went to seen and the car is driving funny.

Filed Oct 1, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 61,000 miles · FL

The ABS sensor system has failed on our car for the 2nd time . The first time it occurred on the left rear wheel in 2019. When the system fails it triggers a multitude of dashboard alerts which are extremely distracting. Obviously the automatic braking will not function. The first occurrence was at 43, 705 miles. I was told by a vw dealer mechanic that this was likely to occur on the other wheels. Unfortunately he was right. The ABS sensor failed on the right rear wheel yesterday at approximately 61,000. Safety features that include blind side monitoring are adversely impacted. The sensor alert occurs when starting the car and stays on while operating the vehicle. The cost for the repair is in the neighborhood of $300.00

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Brakes · 46,000 miles · ID · 1 injury

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. Vw had my car for 7 weeks and all they could find was that the car was out of alignment and the sensor was not adjusted properly. The problem with this finding is that they had already performed that same exact fixed a year prior. They also stated one of the four times they had it in the shop that they replaced the radar unit. When the car does stop it gives no warning and the stop is was aburt and violent. I traded myself out the vehicle at great expense to myself because of this issue. Vw offered no trade assistance on this known issue. Additionally, the vehicle I traded in hopes they'd send it back to germany to figure this out is actually for sale on the local dealer's lot. This car will serious injury someone and any who would travel around it if the vehicle stops suddenly again. The car and this known issue may even cause someone's death. I alerted vw of america of this issue and they are completely derelict in taking the safety of people who bought these vehicles.

Filed Apr 25, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 23,000 miles · TX

I have noticed that my passat has brake issues that leads me to believe that my car is affected by the national recall on volkswagen passats. I have tried on numerous occasions to set appointments a dealership to have my car evaluated but to no avail. So as in a further attempt to protect the safety of me and my family I am filing this formal complaint to get some help before there are any issues with my car. This my everyday car my wife and children occupy this vehicle regularly, please if their any way for anyone who can look into my situation it will be greatly appreciated. Thank you