NHTSA Complaint #11691060 — 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT SERVICE BRAKES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11691060
Vehicle	2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	July 1, 2025
Date Filed	October 2, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

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 and could lead to a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Please reference Safety Recall Code: 45F2

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