Component Record

Volkswagen Passat 2017 Brakes Problems

17 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 2017 Volkswagen Passat - 15% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage17 complaints

17 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

17V075000Reported February 8, 2017 - 1,007 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on February 8, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 1,007 vehicles across all affected models.

18V536000Reported August 15, 2018 - 8,416 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on August 15, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 8,416 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems31 Air Bags28 Unknown Or Other21 Electrical System18 Steering16 Engine7

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.