2015 Volkswagen Passat service brakes problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2015 Volkswagen Passat — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The three issues above seems to be related or affect the other and does not allow cruise control to operate. The air bag light remains on and associated component light up the dash. Surprisingly, my VIN does not show up for air bag repair. I wish I did not have to wait for possible recall…”
filed Dec 5, 2023
“Power brakes are not functional on startup when cold -- brake pedal is very stiff and takes a lot of pedal pressure to stop the car from moving while exiting driveway. Generally, braking improves within a minute or two of driving, but sudden stops in this condition are difficult and unsafe. The…”
filed Nov 2, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles have a brake line at the left rear wheel area that may not have been…Campaign 15V373000 · Jun 15, 2015
Service Brakes problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Passat | 12 | 27% |
| 2017 Passat | 15 | 14% |
| 2016 Passat | 15 | 14% |
| 2014 Passat | 7 | 1% |
| 2013 Passat | 6 | 1% |
| 2012 Passat | 11 | 2% |
| 2010 Passat | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 Passat | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 Passat | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 Passat | 10 | 4% |
| 2006 Passat | 14 | 2% |
| 2005 Passat | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Volkswagen Passat
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.