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2012 Volkswagen Jetta service brakes problems

38 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta cite service brakes, 7% of all 527 complaints for this model year.

Complaints
38
7% of all complaints
Crashes
6
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the service brakes

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“ABS module controlling the Anti-Lock brake system has failed. I am told there is a recall for earlier models of this car for the very same issue but not for 2012 model year. This is a safety issue that is very expensive to fix and primarily by the dealer requiring factory programming of a new expensive ABS module”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 4, 2023Service brakesODI 11553518
“The brakes randomly engage while driving and sometimes while parking, without touching the brake pedal. After this happens and you're driving for a while, there is a burning smell, likely from the brakes being engaged while driving and not applying the brakes.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 22, 2023Service brakesODI 11513169
“The ABS module has failed and caused lights in dash to illuminate for ABS, Traction control, and airbags. Requires full replacement and reconfiguration of ABS module”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 29, 2023Service brakesODI 11504260
“The car it’s having severals issues such a fuel system injectors fuel ️ gas leak also breaks and battery alternador and much more this car was sold to me by a dealership looking for legal assistant that can help also it was on a accident but I don’t know when”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 25, 2022Service brakes, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11448810
“The brake vacuum pump is leaking oil. As this component is related to brakes, it is considered a safety component. The leak was confirmed by the local VW dealer and a cursory google search shows that this issue is common amongst this engine (across many models/years).”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 7, 2021Service brakesODI 11423750
“VOLKSWAGEN KNOWS THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THEIR ABS MODULE BUT REFUSE TO CORRECT IT. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR YEARS. CODES: 01130 ABS OPERATION NOT A PLAUSIBLE SIGNAL. THEY NEED TO RECALL!!!”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 30, 2021Service brakesODI 11414557

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Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.