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2021 Volkswagen Jetta brakes problems

The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta has 25 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 27% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

25

Brakes complaints

27%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Brakes complaints by year

What owners report

I do not feel safe with my Vehicle. I purchased new and at 16,550 Miles it needed new rear rotors and pads. Again at 38417 it needed new rotors and pads. I drive the car softly and am not heavy on the brakes. This seems to be a known issue and the dealership says I should be prepared to replace…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · November 21, 2023

Common questions

How many brakes complaints does the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta have?

NHTSA has 25 complaints about the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta brakes — 27% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.