How many brake complaints does the 2015 Volkswagen Passat have?

NHTSA lists 32 brake complaints for the 2015 Passat, which is 13% of all 243 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Volkswagen Passat?

Yes. Campaign 15V373000 covers a rear-wheel brake line fitting that may loosen, reported June 15, 2015. Dealers tighten the fitting free of charge.

At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2015 Passat?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 6,717.5 miles.

Did the 2015 Passat brake issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this brake complaint area shows 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries.

Is the brake camshaft issue the same as the brake line recall?

No. Owners describe a separate camshaft lobe failure disabling power brakes, referenced under NHTSA campaign 15v705000, distinct from the 15V373000 brake line fitting recall.

2015 Volkswagen Passat Brakes Problems

Brakes account for 32 of 243 complaints (13%) on the 2015 Volkswagen Passat, tied to a recall (campaign 15V373000) for a rear brake line fitting. Median failure mileage was 6,717.5, and owners also report an EPC light and brake pedal loss linked to a camshaft issue under a separate campaign.

Brakes complaints: 32; 13% of 243
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 6,718 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Brake pedal becomes hard, then locks up or fails to respond after the EPC warning light illuminates.
Loss of braking power at highway speed, requiring multiple pedal presses or the emergency brake to stop.
Owners tied brake failures to a camshaft lobe shearing off, which disables the power braking system, referenced in NHTSA campaign 15v705000.
Some owners reported the recall repair part was unavailable, leaving the brake defect unaddressed for an extended period.
A separate recall (15V373000) covers a rear-wheel brake line fitting that may loosen.

When 2015 Volkswagen Passat brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 29, 2015, latest Dec 5, 2023.

32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2015 to Dec 2023; peak Dec 2015 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2015 Volkswagen Passat

NHTSA 15V373000Jun 15, 2015Brakes62 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Passat vehicles manufactured May 18, 2015, to May 21, 2015. The affected vehicles have a brake line at the left rear wheel area that may not have been properly tightened.
Risk: If the brake line was not properly tightened, it may leak brake fluid, causing a reduction in braking performance, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will tighten the brake line fitting, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47M3.

Brakes complaints by Passat model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20106 (4%)
20110 (0%)
201216 (3%)
201318 (2%)
201414 (2%)
201532 (13%)
201621 (20%)
201718 (16%)
201813 (29%)
20193 (25%)
20202 (11%)
20215 (28%)
20223 (23%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2015 Volkswagen Passat have?: NHTSA lists 32 brake complaints for the 2015 Passat, which is 13% of all 243 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Volkswagen Passat?: Yes. Campaign 15V373000 covers a rear-wheel brake line fitting that may loosen, reported June 15, 2015. Dealers tighten the fitting free of charge.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2015 Passat?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 6,717.5 miles.
Did the 2015 Passat brake issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this brake complaint area shows 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries.
Is the brake camshaft issue the same as the brake line recall?: No. Owners describe a separate camshaft lobe failure disabling power brakes, referenced under NHTSA campaign 15v705000, distinct from the 15V373000 brake line fitting recall.