2016 Volkswagen Passat service brakes problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2016 Volkswagen Passat — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Oct 2, 2025
“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 Oct 15, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Passat | 12 | 27% |
| 2017 Passat | 15 | 14% |
| 2015 Passat | 26 | 11% |
| 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 2016 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.