2013 Volkswagen Jetta Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 29 brake complaints for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, 6% of its 516 total complaints, with 3 crashes and no injuries or fires reported. Median mileage at failure is 67,100 miles, and there are no related recalls filed for this brake issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 29
- 6% of 516
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 67,100 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal fails to engage at low speed, sometimes sinking to the floorboard and causing a rear-end collision.
- Brakes require multiple pumps before engaging, delaying stops enough to run through intersections.
- Vehicle stalls or shuts off unexpectedly at low speed, locking brakes and steering at the same time.
- EPC warning light appears with sudden loss of throttle and braking response, sometimes repeating over short drives.
- Brake pedal goes to the floor with no stopping power, requiring the driver to steer off the road to stop.
When 2013 Volkswagen Jetta brake complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 9, 2013, latest Jan 22, 2024.
Brakes recalls for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Jetta model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta?
- NHTSA has logged 29 brake-related complaints for the 2013 Jetta, which is 6% of the 516 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta brakes?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the reported brake complaints for the 2013 Jetta.
- At what mileage do 2013 Jetta brake problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 67,100 miles.
- Did the 2013 Jetta brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data links 3 crashes to these brake complaints, with no reported injuries or fires.
- How does the 2013 Jetta compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2013 Jetta's brake complaints are 6% of its total complaints, lower than the 2016 Jetta's 17% and the 2021 Jetta's 38%, based on NHTSA data.