Brakes grind, pulse or wear early

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the booster (18 reports) and the ABS module (11 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the brakes covers the 2019 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 3,100 and 11,700 miles, from the 25 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“Vehicle emergency break activates, unable to release, or when teleased after multiple attempts the light continues flashing on the break button and warning alert on the dasboard. The first time it happened i arrived to destination and parked, when parked as i am waiting it activated when the door was opened. It has not been inspeacted yet, it fist started about 1 week ago. Its unpredictable when it will happen.”

Filed May 5, 2023

“Warning light indicated BRAKE BOOSTER FAULTY, brake light came on and brakes felt different pressing down.”

Filed Apr 6, 2023

“My vehicle Beeps loudly and says “BRAKE BOOSTER FAULTY”. My brakes become spongy or hard to engage and I usually have to start the car over again. This has become a frequent issue and I’m afraid to drive my vehicle now. I’ve tried to catch a video but I can never get my phone out in time.. I am shocked that this is a common issue and it has yet to be recalled.”

Filed Feb 9, 2023

“The vehicle engaged the parking brake when there was nothing in front of me. This happened twice in one day. I currently have it at the VW dealership.”

Filed May 4, 2022

Other problems on this car

• Airbag warning light or recall 141 reports
• Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 51 reports
• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 32 reports