Cars with the most brakes problems

Ranking of the cars we have analysed by the severity and frequency of their documented brakes faults. Each fault links to its page: symptoms, cost, how to check it and sources.

Of the 522 cars we have analysed, 293 have documented brakes faults. The one with the most accumulated risk is the Audi e-tron, because of “electromechanical brake booster failure and corrosion of the brake pressure unit (abs/esc)”; it is followed by the Mercedes-Benz Clase V W447 and the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. For 229 we have found no documented brakes faults.

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Rank 1
Audi e-tron
Mid-size SUV · 3 brakes faults
5.0 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesElectromechanical brake booster failure and corrosion of the brake pressure unit (ABS/ESC)In 2021 Audi recalled two batches of the e-tron because of the electromechanical brake booster (2,303 cars, recall 47R1) and the corrosion of the brake pressure unit (361, recall 47R7). Both can affect the brake booster, the ABS and the ESC and lengthen the braking distance.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesBolt on the rod between the brake pedal and the brake booster that can work looseAudi first recalled a small batch of 2019 e-trons (recall 46P6) and, in 2026, about 96,000 e-trons and Q8 e-trons worldwide because of the bolted connection of the rod between the brake pedal and the brake booster, which can work loose. It is checked and tightened free of charge.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesOvertightened bolts on the brake hoses of the Q8 e-tron (2023-2024)In 2024 Audi recalled 284 Q8 e-trons and Q8 e-tron Sportbacks built between May 2023 and March 2024 because overtightened bolts on the brake hoses can break, causing a brake fluid leak and the failure of one circuit.
Rank 2
Mercedes-Benz Clase V W447
MPV · 3 brakes faults
5.0 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesBrake fluid reservoir not properly seated in its mounts, with progressive fluid lossYes: in 2016 the DVSA recorded a campaign (SRX1601) on 9,399 British Vito and V-Class models built between October 2013 and April 2016, because the brake fluid reservoir might not be properly seated or secured and could come loose. If it loses fluid, the pedal travels further and further and braking gets worse.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesBadly fitted brake pipes with brake fluid leak and fire risk (November 2018 to May 2019)Yes: a Safety Gate alert (A12/1375/19) affects V-Class and Vito models built between 28 November 2018 and 6 May 2019 because badly fitted brake pipes can leak fluid, lengthen braking and, on reaching hot parts, cause a fire.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesFront brake caliper bracket not stable enough, with reduced braking capacity (February and March 2021)Yes: Safety Gate alert A12/00821/21 covers 2,248 V-Class and Vito models built between 6 February and 10 March 2021 because the front axle caliper bracket is not stable enough and can reduce braking. The DVSA lists 15 British V-Class cars from those same dates.
Rank 3
Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Mid-size SUV · 3 brakes faults
5.5 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesBrake housing incorrectly fitted on the 2019-2020 Stelvio (Safety Gate alert 9/2025)Yes. A Safety Gate alert from February 2025 (Alfa Romeo campaign 6962) covers the Giulia and Stelvio built between 15 April 2019 and 14 July 2020: an incorrectly fitted brake housing can cause a braking failure in which the car can only be stopped with the handbrake.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesFaulty brake system IBS module: risk of ABS failure (Stelvio 2019-2021)A Safety Gate alert from September 2021 (campaign 6334) warns that the IBS module of the integrated braking system on some Giulia and Stelvio built between January 2019 and February 2021 may be faulty and leave the ABS inoperative. It affected only 56 vehicles worldwide.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesRear brake discs with a material defect on the 2020 StelvioYes: a 2021 campaign (Alfa Romeo code 6310) covers Giulia and Stelvio built between 4 March and 20 August 2020, whose rear brake discs may have material defects and brake less effectively. The UK's DVSA lists it for 7 Stelvio Quadrifoglio, with micro-cracks and replacement of the discs.
Rank 4
Mercedes-Benz Clase M W163
Mid-size SUV · 3 brakes faults
5.5 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesCorroded brake servo on the Mercedes M-Class with possible loss of pedal connection (2004 and 2005)According to Gebrauchtwagenberater, which cites the KBA, in the 2004 and 2005 MLs corrosion of the brake servo can cut the connection between the pedal and the braking system. The check involves inspecting the servo and, if necessary, replacing parts.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesBrittle brake hoses on the Mercedes M-Class W163AUTO BILD reports that the ML W163's brake hoses show weakness at three years and that the only solution is to replace them. The technical inspections it cites repeat this as a common criticism.
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonBrakesHandbrake that acts unevenly on the Mercedes M-Class W163Yes: AUTO BILD and AutoScout24 point out that on many ML W163s the handbrake brakes one rear wheel more than the other. AUTO BILD lists it among the most frequent findings in 569 technical inspections.
Rank 5
Volvo S60 III
Saloon · 3 brakes faults
5.5 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesRecall: braking system disabled in B mode after a long descent (plug-in hybrid S60)On plug-in hybrid S60s, the braking system can be disabled when using B mode after a long descent, with a risk of collision. Volvo corrected it with a campaign (R10329, Safety Gate 28/2025) covering 76,365 cars of several models built between May 2019 and June 2025.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesRecall: insufficient welding in the brake system hydraulic unitOn a small batch of S60s built between December 2020 and January 2021, Volvo warned of an insufficient or missing welded connection in the brake system hydraulic unit and corrected it by replacing the unit. The reference is R10120.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesRecall: software error in the brake control moduleIn January 2023 Volvo recalled S60s built between 26 September 2022 and 11 January 2023 for a possible software error in the brake control module, which is corrected by updating the program. The reference is R10217.
Rank 6
Kia Sportage IV
Compact SUV · 2 brakes faults
5.7 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentBrakesShort circuit in the ABS/ESP unit with fire riskYes: Germany's KBA and the US NHTSA have recorded several campaigns (2021 and 2025) over a short circuit in the ABS/ESP unit that can cause a fire in the engine bay, even with the car parked and switched off.
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentBrakesBlocked tandem pump filter and loss of brake assistanceYes: a KBA campaign from October 2023 states that the tandem pump filter on Sportages built between 2018 and 2020 has a design defect that can make the brake servo fail and stiffen the brake pedal.
Rank 7
BMW Serie 2 Active Tourer U06
MPV · 2 brakes faults
5.7 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesIntegrated braking system (IBS) failure: loss of hydraulic assistanceYes: the 2 Series Active Tourer U06 is among the models in BMW’s recall for the integrated braking system (IBS), which can cause a loss of hydraulic assistance when braking: the pedal requires more force and stopping distances lengthen. The DVSA counts 2,226 Active Tourers in campaign R/2024/119 and 4,471 in R/2024/383.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesDefective weld on the hollow shaft of the brake servo (brake system servomotor)In 2025 BMW recalled several models, including the 2 Series with type U2AT (Safety Gate alert SR/00053/25), because the hollow shaft of the brake servomotor could be poorly welded and could break under high pressure. In the United Kingdom, the DVSA counts only 3 Active Tourers built between March 2023 and July 2024.
Rank 8
BMW X1 U11
Compact SUV · 2 brakes faults
5.7 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesIntegrated braking system (IBS) failure: loss of hydraulic assistanceYes: BMW has recalled the X1 U11 and iX1 over a possible failure of the integrated braking system (IBS) that can leave the car without hydraulic assistance: the pedal needs more force, braking distances grow and ABS and DSC may fail. It is fixed with software that detects the fault and, if necessary, by replacing the module.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesFaulty weld on the hollow shaft of the brake servo (brake system servo motor)In 2025 BMW recalled, with a Safety Gate alert, X1 and iX1 models (and others) built between July 2022 and November 2024 because the hollow shaft of the brake servo motor could be badly welded and break under high braking pressure: the pedal would need more force, braking distances would grow and ABS and DSC would lose assistance.
Rank 9
BMW X5 G05
Mid-size SUV · 2 brakes faults
5.7 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesLoss of brake assistance due to integrated braking system (IBS) faultBMW has recalled cars built since June 2022, the X5 among them, because the integrated braking system can unexpectedly lose its hydraulic assistance: you have to press the pedal harder, stopping distances get longer and the ABS and stability control may fail. In 2021 there was another campaign over the hydraulic unit of that system.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesFaulty weld on the hollow shaft of the brake boosterIn January 2025 the Safety Gate published a BMW recall over the brake booster: its hollow shaft is not properly welded and the weld may give way under high brake pressure. It affects cars built between July 2022 and November 2024 (X5, X6 and X7 included), lengthens stopping distances and leaves the ABS and DSC without assistance.
Rank 10
BMW X6 G06
Mid-size SUV · 2 brakes faults
5.7 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesLoss of brake assistance due to integrated braking system (IBS) faultBMW has recalled cars built since June 2022, the X6 among them, because the integrated braking system can unexpectedly lose its hydraulic assistance: you have to press the pedal harder, stopping distances get longer and the ABS and stability control may fail. In 2021 there was another campaign over the hydraulic unit of that system.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesFaulty weld on the hollow shaft of the brake boosterIn January 2025 the Safety Gate published a BMW recall over the brake booster: its hollow shaft is not properly welded and the weld may give way under high brake pressure. It affects cars built between July 2022 and November 2024 (X5, X6 and X7 included), lengthens stopping distances and leaves the ABS and DSC without assistance.
Rank 11
BMW X7 G07
Mid-size SUV · 2 brakes faults
5.7 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesLoss of brake assistance due to integrated braking system (IBS) faultBMW has recalled cars built since June 2022, the X7 among them, because the integrated braking system can unexpectedly lose its hydraulic assistance: you have to press the pedal harder, stopping distances get longer and the ABS and stability control may fail. In 2021 there was another campaign over the hydraulic unit of that system.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesFaulty weld on the hollow shaft of the brake boosterIn January 2025 the Safety Gate published a BMW recall over the brake booster: its hollow shaft is not properly welded and the weld may give way under high brake pressure. It affects cars built between July 2022 and November 2024 (X5, X6 and X7 included), lengthens stopping distances and leaves the ABS and DSC without assistance.
Rank 12
Ford Ranger
Mid-size SUV · 2 brakes faults
5.7 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesFatigue cracking and deformation of the front brake hosesTwo recall campaigns (19S12 and 19U12) affect the front brake hoses of the Ranger: on vehicles built between June 2016 and August 2018 they can crack through fatigue, and on the 2019 Ranger Raptor they can become deformed and rub against the wheel rim. In both cases braking performance is reduced.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesLoss of brake servo assistance, with longer pedal travel and a longer stopping distanceCampaign 225S77 covers Rangers built between 27 June 2024 and 24 June 2025: brake servo assistance may be lost, so the pedal travels further and the car needs a longer distance to stop. Safety Gate classifies it as a serious accident risk.
Rank 13
Ford Transit VI-VII
Van and combi · 2 brakes faults
5.7 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesFatigue of the rear axle brake pipe bracket boltIn 2013 it was notified to Safety Gate (alert A12/0224/13, submitted by the United Kingdom) that the bolt securing the brake pipe bracket to the rear axle of the Transit built between May 2010 and August 2012 may fail and break the rear brake pipe through fatigue, which would compromise braking.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesBrake pedal pin 'R' clip out of specificationIn March 2013 Safety Gate recorded campaign 2C498: the 'R' clip that retains the brake pedal pin on the Transit (and Transit Custom) built between September 2012 and February 2013 does not meet the material specification and may come off, which would separate the pedal from the brake servo rod.
Rank 14
Hyundai i40
Saloon · 2 brakes faults
5.7 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesShort circuit in the ABS hydraulic module (HECU) with a burning smellYes: the British DVSA records a recall (references 41D091 / 41DC27, September 2024) for 17,893 UK i40s built between November 2010 and October 2014: the ABS hydraulic unit can suffer a short circuit and a lower-rated fuse is fitted.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesLoss of brake servo assistance due to the tandem vacuum pumpYes: since April 2023 the DVSA has recorded a recall (reference 21D036) for 187 British i40s built between December 2018 and May 2019, for possible loss of brake assistance. The pump's drive belt and mesh filter are inspected and the pump is replaced if defective.
Rank 15
Hyundai ix35
Compact SUV · 2 brakes faults
5.7 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesFire risk from the ABS control moduleYes. A European safety alert (Safety Gate, reference 41D091) covers ix35s built between 26 May 2009 and 31 October 2014: the ABS module can fail internally and cause a short circuit with a risk of fire in the engine bay, even with the car parked.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesPossible defect in the brake servo vacuum pumpYes. In 2012 Hyundai recalled more than 2,200 ix35 units for a possible defect in the brake servo vacuum pump, the part that multiplies the force the driver applies to the brake pedal.
Rank 16
Hyundai Santa Fe III
Mid-size SUV · 2 brakes faults
5.7 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesShort circuit in the ABS/ESP module of Santa Fes built up to October 2014Yes: Hyundai has recalled Santa Fes built up to 31 October 2014 for two reasons related to the brake module: impurities in the brake fluid that damage some O-rings and let fluid reach the ABS circuit board, and a short circuit in the ESP unit. In both cases there is a risk of fire.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesInternal short circuit in the ABS module of Santa Fes built between 2015 and 2018Yes: a Safety Gate alert from November 2022 covers Santa Fes (DM) built between 5 March 2015 and 12 February 2018 because the ABS module can suffer an internal short circuit, which increases the risk of fire in the engine bay.
Rank 17
Mercedes-Benz Vito W447
Van and combi · 2 brakes faults
5.7 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesBadly fitted brake pipes with brake fluid leak and fire risk (November 2018 to May 2019)Yes: between 28 November 2018 and 6 May 2019 some Vito and V-Class vehicles left the factory with badly fitted brake pipes; fluid could leak, stopping distances could lengthen and, if it fell onto hot parts, the risk of fire increased. It is corrected through a recall.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesUnstable front axle brake caliper bracket with reduced braking performance (February and March 2021)Yes: between 6 February and 10 March 2021, Vito and V-Class vehicles (2,248 units worldwide) were built with an unstable front brake caliper bracket, which can reduce service brake performance. Safety Gate records it as an accident risk.
Rank 18
Opel Frontera
Small SUV · 2 brakes faults
5.7 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesPossible breakage of the brake pedal bar (weld) on the Frontera from June to August 2025Yes: the KUX campaign affects Frontera built between 10 June and 2 August 2025, because the brake pedal bar may break (the British DVSA refers to a weld) and leave the driver without service brakes. It is a small campaign: 388 vehicles according to the KBA.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesBrake pedal bracket pin missing or incorrectly fitted on the Frontera from September to November 2025According to the British DVSA, some Frontera built between 3 September and 2 November 2025 may have the brake pedal bracket without a pin, or with the pin incorrectly fitted; if it comes out, the pedal could disengage. The joint is checked and redone if necessary.
Rank 19
Toyota ProAce City
Van and combi · 2 brakes faults
5.7 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesDefective front brake discs that may crack (Proace City Verso)A batch of ProAce City Verso built between 8 January and 3 February 2024 (136 units worldwide) may have defective front brake discs that crack and may even break; Toyota opened campaign CI24-037.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesBrake servo: loss of hydraulic brake compensation because of a software faultCampaign CI24-022 covers ProAce City and City Verso from 2023-2024: the CAN network may send an invalid brake servo vacuum value and deactivate the hydraulic compensation, with less braking capacity; it is corrected with a software update.
Rank 20
Volvo S80 II
Saloon · 4 brakes faults
5.7 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesBrake servo vacuum pipe chafed by the wiper mechanism on the Volvo S80In 2012 Volvo recalled (R/2012/104 in the UK) a batch of V60, V70, XC70 and S80 cars because the wiper mechanism could chafe the brake servo vacuum pipe. If it wears through, assistance drops gradually and, in the worst case, can disappear suddenly and without warning.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesVolvo S80 brake vacuum pump non-return valve: reduced assistance on some cold startsIn 2009 Volvo recalled cars of several models, including the V70 and S80 (R/2009/052 in the UK), because the assistance the vacuum pump gives the brakes could decrease on certain cold starts: the brakes still work, but you have to press the pedal harder. The remedy is to replace the non-return valve.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesVolvo S80 parking brake module: the software could release the brake when moving the gear leverIn 2015 Volvo recalled (R/2015/040 in the UK) cars of several models, including the V70, XC70 and S80, with a manual gearbox and start/stop system: the parking brake module software could release the brake when the lever was moved with the engine running. The remedy is a software update.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesMarked brake wear (pads and discs) on the Volvo S80 after 100,000 kmDEKRA's 2015 reliability report, reported by Autofácil, points to marked brake wear as a weak point of the S80/V70 in inspections of cars with 100,000 km. It is the only source we have found for the S80 and no campaign is on record.
Rank 21
Volvo V70 III
Saloon · 4 brakes faults
5.7 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesBrake servo vacuum pipe chafed by the wiper mechanism on the Volvo V70In 2012 Volvo recalled (R/2012/104 in the UK) a batch of V60, V70, XC70 and S80 cars because the wiper mechanism could chafe the brake servo vacuum pipe. If it wears through, assistance drops gradually and, in the worst case, can disappear suddenly and without warning.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesVolvo V70 brake vacuum pump non-return valve: reduced assistance on some cold startsIn 2009 Volvo recalled cars of several models, including the V70 and S80 (R/2009/052 in the UK), because the assistance the vacuum pump gives the brakes could decrease on certain cold starts: the brakes still work, but you have to press the pedal harder. The remedy is to replace the non-return valve.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesVolvo V70 parking brake module: the software could release the brake when moving the gear leverIn 2015 Volvo recalled (R/2015/040 in the UK) cars of several models, including the V70, XC70 and S80, with a manual gearbox and start/stop system: the parking brake module software could release the brake when the lever was moved with the engine running. The remedy is a software update.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesHigh brake pad wear on the Volvo V70Two sources agree that brake wear is a weak point of the V70 and S80: gebrauchtwagenberater.de cites high pad wear on the V70, and DEKRA's 2015 report, reported by Autofácil, marked brake wear after 100,000 km. No campaign is on record.
Rank 22
Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Compact · 2 brakes faults
6.1 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesBrake and clutch fluid contaminated with mineral oil: risk of brake and clutch failure (2017 campaign)Safety Gate/RAPEX published in March 2018 (alert 10/2018) a recall of Giulietta built in November and December 2017: the brake and clutch fluid contained mineral oil, which can damage components and cause the brakes and clutch to fail.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesInadequate ABS control unit: loss of ABS functions (2016 campaign)Safety Gate/RAPEX published in April 2017 (alert 14/2017) a recall of Giulietta built between April and May 2016: the ABS control unit is inadequate and may fail, so the wheels could lock in unexpected situations.
Rank 23
Alfa Romeo GT
Saloon · 2 brakes faults
6.1 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesBadly vulcanised flexible brake hoses in a 2007 Alfa Romeo GT batchYes: DVSA recall R/2007/174 covered 687 Alfa Romeo GTs built between 16 October and 16 November 2007, because the rubber flexible hoses in the brake circuit could be badly vulcanised and restrict the flow of fluid. The batch was checked and the affected hoses were replaced.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesElectronic stability control (VDC/ESP) control unit fault with the emergency spare wheel fittedYes: DVSA recall R/2006/128 covered 3,950 British Alfa Romeo GTs built between February 2003 and November 2005, because the VDC did not work properly with the emergency spare wheel fitted. Its warning light could come on and braking could be weaker under hard braking; it was corrected by fitting a control unit with updated software.
Rank 24
Fiat Doblò II
Van and combi · 2 brakes faults
6.1 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesBrake servo vacuum hose connector that can break (2012 Doblò)Fiat recalled Doblòs (and other models from the brand, such as the Qubo) built between June and September 2012 because a connector on the brake servo hose could fail and cause the vacuum assistance to be lost, forcing you to press the pedal harder. It is corrected by fitting a new hose.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesBrake servo vacuum pump that may not work properly (late 2019 Doblò)In January 2020 Fiat recalled (UK) Doblòs built between 24 October and 5 December 2019 because the brake vacuum pump might not work properly. The remedy is to replace the pump; the register consulted does not detail the specific risk or the cause.
Rank 25
Hyundai Veloster
Saloon · 2 brakes faults
6.1 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesABS module short circuit caused by brake fluid leak (campaign 41D091)Yes: Hyundai has recalled Velosters built between November 2010 and October 2014 because impurities in the brake fluid can damage some O-rings and let fluid reach the ABS circuit board, with a risk of short circuit and fire. According to Autofácil, the check is free of charge.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesHandbrake that does not fully release because of water in the rear caliperYes: a 2013 Safety Gate alert records that, on Velosters built up to February 2012, water getting into the rear brake caliper can stop the handbrake from fully releasing, with a risk of an accident. The remedy is inspection and repair at an official Hyundai service centre.
Rank 26
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 907
Van and combi · 2 brakes faults
6.1 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesFront flexible brake hoses damaged by rubbing against the wheel archAlert A12/00718/20 warns that the front flexible brake hoses can be damaged by rubbing against the inner wheel arch, with a risk of brake fluid leaking, reduced braking effectiveness and a longer stopping distance. It covers Sprinters built between November 2017 and March 2020.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesHandbrake cable bracket fixingAccording to Autofácil, a Safety Gate alert (Mercedes campaign 4293009) warns that the fixing of the handbrake cable bracket can come loose and leave the parking brake inoperative. It affects cars built in Germany between 25 August and 13 September 2023.
Rank 27
Toyota Aygo X
City car · 2 brakes faults
6.1 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesBrake servo vacuum valve contaminated by an incorrect lubricantToyota recalled Aygo X built between 30 June and 22 August 2022 because the brake servo could malfunction and lengthen braking distance. According to the British DVSA, an unsuitable lubricant used in manufacturing could contaminate the brake servo vacuum valve; the remedy is to replace it.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesIncorrect brake pedal with too little clearance from the clutch pedalToyota recalled Aygo X built between 24 February and 3 April 2022 because an incorrect brake pedal was fitted, leaving very little clearance from the clutch pedal, so the brake could be pressed by accident when changing gear. The DVSA indicates inspecting and, if necessary, replacing the pedal bracket.
Rank 28
Volkswagen Passat B6
Saloon · 2 brakes faults
6.1 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesLoss of brake assistance from a damaged brake servo vacuum hose (200 hp engines)According to gebrauchtwagenberater.de, on the 200 hp engines of the Passat B6 built between 2005 and 2007 a damaged vacuum hose can impair brake assistance, making the brake pedal harder.
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonBrakesThe electric parking brake does not always apply or release properlyYes: gebrauchtwagenberater.de describes the Passat B6's electric parking brake as unreliable, and fiches-auto.fr collects several owner reports in which the system refuses to apply or release properly.
Rank 29
Volvo S40 I
Compact · 2 brakes faults
6.1 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesBrake servo vacuum pump fault on the 1999-2000 Volvo S40 1.9 dieselThe brake servo vacuum pump on S40 and V40 1.9 diesels built in 1999 and 2000 may fail and leave the brake pedal heavy to press. The British campaign R/2002/053 fits a modified pump; it affected 1,551 vehicles in the UK.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesFront brake calipers on the 2000 Volvo S40 made of the wrong material that may crack and leak fluidSome front brake calipers on S40 and V40 models from 2000 were made of the wrong material and may crack and leak fluid under heavy stress. The British campaign R/1999/100 replaces all front calipers in the suspect range; it affected 1,178 vehicles in the UK.
Rank 30
Volvo V60 I
Saloon · 2 brakes faults
6.1 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesBrake servo vacuum hose rubbing against the wiper armA European alert from October 2012 (A12/1474/12) warned that, in some V60 cars from model years 2012 and 2013, the wiper arm mechanism could rub against the brake servo vacuum hose. Braking assistance would be lost gradually or, in the worst case, all at once and without warning.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesThe parking brake can release by itself on V60 manual gearbox cars from 2011 to 2015A European alert from March 2015 (A12/0303/15) warned that, under certain conditions, the parking brake can release unintentionally on Volvo V60 (and S60, S80, V70, XC60 and XC70) cars with a manual gearbox from model years 2011 to 2015. A German guide mentions a similar software fault in units up to 2014.
Rank 31
Volvo XC40
Compact SUV · 2 brakes faults
6.1 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesLoss of electronic brake assistance due to a software faultYes: in January 2023 Volvo recalled more than 100,000 cars built in 2023, including the XC40, because a software fault in the brake module could, in rare cases, cause the electronic brake assistance functions to be lost while driving. The brake pedal continued to work manually and the update is free.Repair: €0
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesThe brake pedal can move out of position due to faulty assemblyIn 2018 XC40 units, faulty assembly can cause the brake pedal to move out of position and affect the operation of the braking system. Germany's Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) registered a recall to correct it free of charge at the official network.Repair: €0
Rank 32
Volvo V60 II
Saloon · 3 brakes faults
6.2 out of 10brakes score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesRecall of the brake hydraulic unit due to a missing weld (R10120)Yes: in 2021 Volvo recalled V60s of model years 2020 and 2021 because the weld between the motor rotor shaft and the magnetic pack of the brake hydraulic unit could be missing, either totally or partly. The worldwide scope was very small (194 cars).
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesRecall for a software error in the brake control module (R10217)Yes: in February 2023 a Volvo campaign (R10217) was notified on Safety Gate for a software error in the brake control module that could reduce braking capacity. It affects 2023 model year V60s built in 2022, among other models of the brand.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesRecall: braking may be disabled in B mode on the plug-in hybrid V60 (R10329)Yes, but only on plug-in hybrid V60s: in July 2025 a campaign (R10329) was notified because the braking function can be disabled in B mode after coasting downhill. It affects units built between 17 May 2019 and 11 June 2025.
Rank 33
Citroën C4 Cactus
Compact · 2 brakes faults
6.4 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesBrake servo vacuum pump failure due to insufficient lubrication (loss of braking assistance)Citroën recalled C4 Cactus cars built between February 2017 and November 2019 because the brake servo vacuum pump can be insufficiently lubricated and fail, which reduces braking assistance and stiffens the pedal.
- Critical severityFrequency: RareBrakesBrake hose failure from rubbing against the shock absorber (built July-September 2019)Citroën recalled C4 Cactus cars built between July and September 2019 because the brake hose can rub against the shock absorber and fail, causing a brake fluid leak.
Rank 34
Kia Rio III
Small family car · 2 brakes faults
6.4 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesShort circuit in the ABS/ESC brake unit (HECU): fire riskYes: in December 2024 Kia recalled 59,379 Rio UB built between 15 December 2010 and 31 March 2017 because the hydraulic brake unit (HECU, which manages the ABS and ESC) can suffer an internal leak and a short circuit that, in extreme cases, overheats the fuse box with a risk of fire under the bonnet, according to the British DVSA.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesPremature rear pad wear and seizing calipersFiches-auto.fr describes prematurely worn rear pads and the occasional seized rear brake caliper on the Kia Rio III, with a rubbing noise when braking; gebrauchtwagenberater.de places the discs and the foot brake among the usual reasons for failure in the German roadworthiness inspection.
Rank 35
Kia Sportage III
Compact SUV · 2 brakes faults
6.4 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesShort circuit in the ABS/ESC brake unit (HECU): fire riskYes: Kia has recalled the Sportage SL at least twice (February 2023 and December 2024) because the hydraulic brake unit (HECU, which manages the ABS and ESC) can suffer an internal leak and an electrical short circuit that, in extreme cases, overheats the fuse box with a risk of fire in the engine bay, according to the UK's DVSA.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesThe brake light switch can fail due to carbonised contactsYes: a 2013 recall (40,769 Kia vehicles in the UK, including the Sportage) corrects a brake light switch whose contacts become carbonised and can intermittently stop working, which can also affect the ESC, cruise control, gear selection on automatics and the engine warning light, according to the UK's DVSA.
Rank 36
Opel Corsa D
Small family car · 2 brakes faults
6.4 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesHandbrake failure due to a manufacturing defectYes: Opel recalled Corsa D cars from 2010 and 2011 in two separate notices because the handbrake mechanism could lose its ability to hold the car, with a risk of it moving while parked.
- Critical severityFrequency: RareBrakesManufacturing defect in the front brake caliper bracketIn 2015 Opel recalled Corsa D cars from the 2014 production year because a deviation in the moulding of the front brake caliper bracket could lead to it breaking, with a risk of a road accident.
Rank 37
Opel Insignia B
Saloon · 2 brakes faults
6.4 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesHydraulic brake regulator that may not activate after loss of vacuum (2022-2023 campaign)Opel recalled Insignias built between June 2016 and October 2020 because, if vacuum is lost, the hydraulic braking regulator may not activate and lengthen the braking distance.
- Critical severityFrequency: RareBrakesBrake pedal plate that may come loose (2021 campaign)In 2021 Opel recalled Insignia B models built between February and April 2021 because the brake pedal plate could come loose when the pedal is pressed, with a risk of losing braking.
Rank 38
Volvo XC70 III
Mid-size SUV · 2 brakes faults
6.4 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesBrake servo vacuum pipe chafed by the wiper mechanism on the Volvo XC70In 2012 Volvo recalled (R/2012/104 in the United Kingdom) a batch of V60, V70, XC70 and S80 cars because the wiper mechanism could rub against the brake servo vacuum pipe. If it wears through, braking assistance falls gradually and, in the worst case, can disappear suddenly and without warning.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesVolvo XC70 parking brake module: the software could release the brake when moving the gear leverIn 2015 Volvo recalled (R/2015/040 in the United Kingdom) cars of several models, including the V70, XC70 and S80, with manual gearbox and start/stop system: the parking brake module software could release the brake when the lever was moved with the engine running. The remedy is a software update.
Rank 39
Kia Carens II
MPV · 2 brakes faults
6.6 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesABS control unit programming fault: reduced braking below 40 km/hYes: the British DVSA records recall R/2003/162 for 2,638 Carens built between 27 November 2002 and 19 March 2003. A programming fault in the ABS control unit could reduce braking force below 40 km/h; the remedy was to reprogram the control unit.
- High severityFrequency: RareBrakesCorroded brake pipesIn Dutch periodic inspections (APK), a brake pipe attacked by corrosion appears as a serious defect among the main ones for 2003 Carens, at 4%. It is data for cars rejected at inspection in the Netherlands and does not appear in other years of this generation that we have reviewed.
Rank 40
Opel Zafira A
MPV · 1 brakes fault
6.8 out of 10brakes score
- High severityFrequency: CommonBrakesSeized rear brakes and brake pipe corrosionThe Zafira A's rear brake can seize because of the handbrake mechanism, and the German Wikipedia points to corrosion of the brake pipes in the engine area as a frequent problem on used units.
Rank 41
Opel Zafira Tourer C
MPV · 2 brakes faults
6.8 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesRecall over insufficient contact between the rear disc and the hubAccording to the fiches-auto.fr profile, recall KU9 deals with insufficient contact between the rear brake disc and the hub, with a risk of the wheel coming off. We have not been able to confirm it with another source.
- Medium severityFrequency: RareBrakesSoftware for hill start assist and electric parking brake (2011-2014)Gebrauchtwagenberater records a recall for a software error which, on Zafira Cs from 2011 to 2014 with hill start assist and electric parking brake, gave the impression that the handbrake was applied.
Rank 42
Mitsubishi Outlander II
Mid-size SUV · 2 brakes faults
6.8 out of 10brakes score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesBrake light switch failure caused by silicone greaseThe Outlander II's brake light switch can stop working and the brake lights fail to come on when you brake: Safety Gate (A12/1613/14) records it for 2007-2009, and the DVSA attributes it to silicone grease insulating the contacts. On automatics, the selector lever could fail to come out of P.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesBrake servo: the switch boot can crack and the pedal does not releaseOn certain 2010-2012 Outlander IIs the brake servo switch boot can crack and break, so that the brake pedal does not release and the car cannot move. Mitsubishi corrected it with a recall that replaces the brake servo on affected cars.
Rank 43
Renault Austral
Compact SUV · 2 brakes faults
6.8 out of 10brakes score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesABS-ESP control unit that does not warn of braking system faults (campaign 0EN9)The supplier programmed the ABS-ESP control unit of a batch of Australs (built from 23 March 2023 to 23 January 2025, 24,112 cars according to the KBA) incorrectly: if the braking system failed, the dashboard might not warn that ABS, ESP or emergency braking had stopped working. It is fixed by reprogramming the control unit.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesPark (P) lock and parking brake that do not engage properly due to a misaligned sensor (campaigns 0EWQ and 0EY9)On the Austral built between April 2024 and May 2025, the position sensor of the parking brake actuator may be misaligned, and the P-position lock may not engage properly when the engine is switched off, the seatbelt is unfastened or the driver's door is opened. The assisted parking brake still works. Renault replaces the actuator.
Rank 44
Subaru Legacy V
Saloon · 2 brakes faults
6.8 out of 10brakes score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesElectric parking brake failure caused by a capacitor in the control unitYes: Subaru issued a recall for parts in the electric parking brake unit (a capacitor and a magnetic sensor ring) that could fail and cause the brake to apply or release unintentionally. In the UK, the remedy was to replace the brake actuator.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesCorrosion of the brake pipes in areas where roads are saltedYes: Subaru issued a recall in the UK for 12,379 Legacy and Outback models because the metal brake pipes leading to the four-way connector could corrode in areas where salt is spread in winter, with a risk of fluid leaking and reduced braking efficiency.
Rank 45
Suzuki Grand Vitara II
Compact SUV · 2 brakes faults
6.8 out of 10brakes score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesBrake pipe defects in the inspectionAccording to the TÜV report from AUTO BILD, brake pipes on the Grand Vitara JT (2005-2015) are flagged about 2.5 times more often than average, and the discs also do worse.
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonBrakesRusted or ineffective rear brakesThe rear brakes of the Grand Vitara do little work and rust: carwiki describes them as rusted, and AutoScout24 cites a weakness in the rear brakes in the TÜV.
Rank 46
Suzuki SX4
Small SUV · 2 brakes faults
6.8 out of 10brakes score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesIncorrectly fitted parking brake cables that can come loose or prevent the brake from releasingThe first SX4 vehicles (built from late 2005 to 2007) were recalled in 2007 because the parking brake cables could have been incorrectly fitted: according to the sources, the end of the cable could come loose and leave you with no handbrake, or the brake might not release.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesPoor service brake and handbrake effectiveness in TÜV inspectionsIn the TÜV reports, SX4 vehicles from the most recent production years of the series fail on the operation of the service brake and the handbrake, and AutoScout24 cites a braking effectiveness that declines over time.
Rank 47
Hyundai Tucson III
Compact SUV · 1 brakes fault
7.1 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentBrakesFire risk from the ABS control module (HECU)Yes. Hyundai recalled the Tucson TL built between February 2017 and August 2020 (campaign 11DC03) because the ABS module can fail internally and cause a short circuit with a risk of fire in the engine bay, even with the car parked. In the US the same campaign (20V543000) covered model years 2016-2021.
Rank 48
Opel Corsa F
Small family car · 1 brakes fault
7.1 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentBrakesBrake fluid leak and loss of ABS/ESP from the EBS valve block (2024 production)The manufacturer recalled Opel Corsa F cars built between 24 May and 27 August 2024 because of an EBS valve block with a casting defect that can cause an internal brake fluid leak and the loss of stability control, ABS and electronic brake distribution.
Rank 49
Peugeot 2008 II
Small SUV · 1 brakes fault
7.1 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentBrakesReduced braking effectiveness from an HBC electronic fault (2023 production)On Peugeot 2008 II models built between 2 October and 15 November 2023, an error in the vacuum circuit can make the electronic unit send an invalid value to the hydraulic brake compensation (HBC), which reduces braking effectiveness.
Rank 50
Peugeot 208 II
Small family car · 1 brakes fault
7.1 out of 10brakes score
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentBrakesBrake fluid leak and loss of ABS/ESP due to the EBS valve block (2024 production)The manufacturer recalled Peugeot 208 IIs built between 27 May and 6 June 2024 over an EBS valve block with a casting defect that can cause an internal brake fluid leak and loss of ABS and ESP. The Opel Corsa has an equivalent campaign with different dates.
Rank 51Mercedes-Benz Clase E W211 · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 52Alfa Romeo MiTo · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 53Alfa Romeo Tonale · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 54Audi A4 B5 · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 55Audi A6 C7 · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 56Audi Q2 · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 57Audi Q5 II · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 58BMW X2 F39 · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 59Citroën C3 Aircross I · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 60Citroën C3 Aircross II · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 61Citroën C3 IV · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 62Citroën C4 III · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 63Citroën C4 X · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 64Citroën C5 Aircross · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 65Citroën Jumpy III · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 66Dacia Dokker · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 67Dacia Lodgy · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 68Fiat Doblò III · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 69Fiat Ducato III · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 70Fiat Qubo · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 71Ford Kuga I · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 72Ford Transit Custom · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 73Honda FR-V · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 74Jeep Wrangler JL · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 75Kia Carens III · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 76Kia Ceed I · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 77Kia Optima III · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 78Kia Optima IV · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 79Mazda CX-5 I · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 80Mercedes-Benz Citan W415 · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 81Mercedes-Benz Clase B W246 · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 82Mercedes-Benz Clase M W164 · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 83Mercedes-Benz Clase R W251 · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 84Mercedes-Benz Clase S W223 · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 85Mercedes-Benz CLS C219 · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 86Mercedes-Benz GL / GLS X166 · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 87Mercedes-Benz GL X164 · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 88Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 89Mercedes-Benz SLC R172 · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 90Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 91Mitsubishi Outlander III · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 92Opel Combo D · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 93Opel Crossland · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 94Opel Mokka B · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 95Opel Zafira Life · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 96Peugeot 307 · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 97Peugeot 407 · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 98Peugeot 508 II · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 99Peugeot Expert III · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 100Porsche Cayenne II · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 101Porsche Taycan · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 102Renault Scénic II · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 103Seat Ateca · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 104Seat Tarraco · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 105Suzuki S-Cross I · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 106Toyota GR Supra A90 · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 107Toyota Hilux VIII · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 108Toyota ProAce II · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 109Volkswagen Amarok I · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 110Volkswagen Jetta V · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 111Volkswagen Touareg II · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 112Volvo XC60 II · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 113Volvo XC90 II · 1 brakes fault7.1 out of 10
Rank 114Citroën C4 I · 2 brakes faults7.1 out of 10
Rank 115Hyundai i20 II · 2 brakes faults7.1 out of 10
Rank 116Hyundai i30 I · 2 brakes faults7.1 out of 10
Rank 117Hyundai Kona I · 2 brakes faults7.1 out of 10
Rank 118Iveco Daily VI · 2 brakes faults7.1 out of 10
Rank 119Suzuki Swift IV · 3 brakes faults7.1 out of 10
Rank 120Citroën C3 Picasso · 2 brakes faults7.3 out of 10
Rank 121Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 · 2 brakes faults7.3 out of 10
Rank 122Renault Scénic III · 2 brakes faults7.3 out of 10
Rank 123Volkswagen Arteon · 2 brakes faults7.3 out of 10
Rank 124Ford S-Max II · 2 brakes faults7.5 out of 10
Rank 125Renault Espace VI · 2 brakes faults7.5 out of 10
Rank 126Kia Ceed III · 3 brakes faults7.5 out of 10
Rank 127Audi A7 C7 · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 128Audi Q7 4L · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 129BMW Serie 3 F30 · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 130BMW Serie 4 G22 · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 131Citroën C-Elysée · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 132Ford Mondeo III · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 133Honda Civic VIII · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 134Honda CR-V IV · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 135Hyundai i30 II · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 136Hyundai Ioniq 5 · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 137Hyundai Trajet · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 138Hyundai Tucson I · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 139Kia Carens IV · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 140Kia Soul II · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 141Kia Sportage II · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 142Land Rover Discovery 3 · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 143Land Rover Discovery 4 · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 144Lexus IS II · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 145Mazda 6 III · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 146Mercedes-Benz CLA C117 · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 147Mercedes-Benz Clase E W213 · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 148Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 149Mitsubishi Lancer · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 150Nissan NV400 · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 151Nissan Primastar · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 152Opel Combo E · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 153Opel Movano B · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 154Opel Signum · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 155Peugeot 301 · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 156Porsche Macan I · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 157Renault Captur II · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 158Renault Espace V · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 159Renault Kangoo II · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 160Renault Master III · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 161Renault Mégane III · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 162Renault Talisman · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 163Seat Arona · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 164Seat Toledo III · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 165Škoda Karoq · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 166Subaru Outback V · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 167Toyota Auris I · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 168Toyota RAV4 V · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 169Toyota Yaris IV · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 170Volkswagen Caddy III · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 171Volkswagen Caddy V · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 172Volkswagen Passat B8 · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 173Volkswagen T-Cross · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 174Volvo S40 II · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 175Volvo V40 I · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 176Volvo V50 · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 177Volvo XC60 I · 1 brakes fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 178Jeep Compass MP · 2 brakes faults7.9 out of 10
Rank 179Jeep Renegade · 2 brakes faults7.9 out of 10
Rank 180Kia Picanto III · 2 brakes faults7.9 out of 10
Rank 181Renault Clio IV · 2 brakes faults7.9 out of 10
Rank 182Nissan Leaf II · 2 brakes faults8.0 out of 10
Rank 183Nissan Qashqai II · 2 brakes faults8.0 out of 10
Rank 184Peugeot Partner III · 2 brakes faults8.0 out of 10
Rank 185Ford Focus IV · 2 brakes faults8.4 out of 10
Rank 186Peugeot 2008 I · 2 brakes faults8.4 out of 10
Rank 187Alfa Romeo 166 · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 188Audi A2 · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 189Audi A3 II · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 190Audi A3 III · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 191Audi Q5 I · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 192BMW Serie 1 F40 · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 193BMW Serie 5 E60 · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 194BMW Serie 6 E63/E64 · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 195BMW X3 F25 · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 196BMW X5 E70 · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 197Citroën C1 II · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 198Citroën C3 I · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 199Citroën C3 II · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 200Citroën C4 II · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 201Cupra Formentor · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 202Dacia Duster II · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 203Dacia Sandero II · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 204Fiat 500X · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 205Fiat Tipo · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 206Ford B-Max · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 207Ford C-Max I · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 208Ford Fiesta V · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 209Ford Fiesta VIII · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 210Ford Focus II · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 211Ford Puma · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 212Honda Jazz II · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 213Hyundai i10 II · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 214Hyundai i20 I · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 215Kia Ceed II · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 216Kia Cerato I · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 217Kia Picanto II · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 218Kia XCeed · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 219Mazda 5 I · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 220Mazda CX-30 · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 221Mazda CX-5 II · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 222Mazda CX-7 · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 223Mazda MX-5 III · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 224Mercedes-Benz Clase C W204 · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 225Mercedes-Benz Clase E W212 · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 226MINI Cooper F55 · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 227MINI Cooper F56 · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 228MINI Cooper R56 · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 229MINI Countryman F60 · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 230Nissan Micra V · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 231Nissan Qashqai I · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 232Nissan X-Trail II · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 233Opel Astra H · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 234Opel Cascada · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 235Opel Corsa E · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 236Opel Insignia A · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 237Opel Meriva A · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 238Opel Mokka A · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 239Peugeot 206 · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 240Peugeot 3008 I · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 241Peugeot 308 I · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 242Peugeot 4007 · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 243Renault Clio II · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 244Renault Laguna II · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 245Renault Twingo II · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 246Seat Ibiza III · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 247Seat Mii · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 248Škoda Citigo · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 249Škoda Kodiaq I · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 250Škoda Octavia I · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 251Suzuki Swift III · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 252Toyota Corolla IX · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 253Toyota Corolla XII · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 254Toyota Prius IV · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 255Toyota RAV4 III · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 256Toyota Verso · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 257Toyota Yaris III · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 258Volkswagen ID.3 · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 259Volkswagen Passat B7 · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 260Volkswagen Polo IV · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 261Volvo XC90 I · 1 brakes fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 262Renault Mégane IV · 2 brakes faults8.6 out of 10
Rank 263BMW Serie 1 E87 · 1 brakes fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 264BMW X3 G01 · 1 brakes fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 265Citroën Berlingo II · 1 brakes fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 266Citroën Berlingo III · 1 brakes fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 267Citroën C-Crosser · 1 brakes fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 268Dacia Logan II · 1 brakes fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 269Dacia Spring · 1 brakes fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 270Fiat 500e · 1 brakes fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 271Fiat Panda II · 1 brakes fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 272Fiat Punto III · 1 brakes fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 273Ford Mondeo IV · 1 brakes fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 274Honda Civic IX · 1 brakes fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 275Jaguar XJ X351 · 1 brakes fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 276Nissan Leaf I · 1 brakes fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 277Peugeot Rifter · 1 brakes fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 278Renault Captur I · 1 brakes fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 279Renault Clio III · 1 brakes fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 280Renault Scénic IV · 1 brakes fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 281Renault Twingo III · 1 brakes fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 282Renault Zoe · 1 brakes fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 283Volkswagen Tiguan II · 1 brakes fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 284Audi Q3 I · 1 brakes fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 285Ford S-Max I · 1 brakes fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 286Mazda 3 II · 1 brakes fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 287Mitsubishi Colt VI · 1 brakes fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 288Opel Vectra C · 1 brakes fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 289Peugeot 108 · 1 brakes fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 290Volkswagen Sharan II · 1 brakes fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 291Volvo V70 II · 1 brakes fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 292Volvo XC70 II · 1 brakes fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 293MG ZS I · 1 brakes fault9.6 out of 10

No documented brakes faults

We have found no reliable sources reporting brakes faults on these cars. That does not mean they never fail: maintenance and use count as much as design.