{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11722806,"manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/06/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"03/08/2026","vin":"1VWBA7A35NC","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"I am reporting what appears to be a serious, chronic safety issue with this vehicle (not just this particular car, but all M/Y 2020~2022 (and possibly 2012~2019 as well if they use the same brake components).  Since new, my car has had chronic brake problems and these ongoing issues keep arising, pointing to defective brake caliper design.  They have not caused an accident (for me anyway), but should be investigated because they have the potential to do so.  I'll list dates, mileage and details here because they are numerous:  05/22/2023 - 40,805 - Heard brake (dragging) noise. Found one pad in rear driver side completely worn with no perceptible wear on other rear pads or on front pads.  Dealer diagnosed seized caliper on driver side and repaired under warranty.  02/05/2024 - 59,631 - During dealer inspection, dealer noticed passenger side rear caliper seized.  Replaced caliper under warranty but I had to pay $220 labor.  11/23/2024 - 83,100 (approx.) - During another recent brake issue, dealer diagnosed a bad ABS module.  Part was ordered and replaced on this day.  03/07/2026 - 115,275 - Heard early signs of brake wear so checked pads.  Front pads still have zero wear on them (115,000+ miles and still has factory original pads -- no front brake actuation?).  Rears are completely worn down.  While checking, found guide pins on both front calipers seized as well as one guide pin on rear passenger side caliper.  This vehicle has been stopping on only the rear brakes since new, and has chronic problems with seized calipers.  I'm sure that it's not something limited to just my particular vehicle.  I believe this brake caliper design is defective and all models using these calipers should be investigated for a potential recall situation.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2022","productMake":"VOLKSWAGEN","productModel":"PASSAT","manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc."}]}]}