Brakes failure reports: 1118 total complaints across 100 vehicles from 3 makes. See which models are most affected.
This component hub groups real NHTSA complaint signals by make, model year, and vehicle page. Use it as a spoke from individual vehicle reports into the broader brakes safety pattern.
A high complaint count does not automatically prove a defect, but it is a strong inspection signal when the same component appears repeatedly across related vehicles, years, recalls, or crash narratives.
The brakes component is one of the most commonly reported areas of failure in NHTSA consumer complaints. Issues range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards including potential crashes and fires. Below are the vehicles most affected by brakes problems.
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Toyota Camry | 69 | 0 |
| 2015 Toyota Prius | 60 | 0 |
| 2015 Toyota Prius V | 47 | 0 |
| 2015 Toyota Prius C | 41 | 0 |
| 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 40 | 0 |
| 2021 Toyota Highlander | 40 | 0 |
| 2018 Toyota Highlander | 33 | 0 |
| 2022 Volkswagen Taos | 31 | 0 |
| 2022 Volkswagen Atlas | 29 | 0 |
| 2016 Toyota Rav4 | 29 | 0 |
| 2019 Toyota Tacoma | 28 | 0 |
| 2018 Toyota Tacoma | 27 | 0 |
| 2019 Volkswagen Atlas | 26 | 0 |
| 2017 Toyota Rav4 | 24 | 0 |
| 2016 Toyota Tundra | 23 | 0 |
| 2022 Toyota Highlander | 22 | 0 |
| 2024 Volkswagen Atlas | 21 | 0 |
| 2015 Toyota Camry | 21 | 0 |
| 2017 Toyota Tacoma | 20 | 0 |
| 2020 Toyota Highlander | 20 | 0 |
| 2025 Toyota 4runner | 18 | 0 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Jetta | 17 | 0 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Jetta Gli | 17 | 0 |
| 2018 Toyota Rav4 | 13 | 0 |
| 2016 Toyota Highlander | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 12 | 0 |
| 2016 Toyota Corolla | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 Toyota Tacoma | 10 | 0 |
Based on 1118 NHTSA complaints across 100 vehicles, brakes issues range from minor malfunctions to serious safety hazards. The most affected vehicles are listed in the table below — click any vehicle to see its specific brakes complaint details.
The Toyota Camry is among the most affected. See the ranked table below for the full list of 100 vehicles with brakes complaints filed with NHTSA.
Brakes failures can range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards. Some brakes complaints involve crashes, fires, or injuries. Always have brakes issues inspected promptly by a qualified mechanic, especially if your vehicle is subject to a related recall.
Search for your vehicle using our search tool or enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If a brakes recall exists for your vehicle, the repair is free at authorized dealerships.