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moderate 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,200
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY LEAD TO A FIRE.
WHEN EXITING THE FREEWAY, THE FUEL LIFT PUMP DIED AND THE CAR STALLED ON THE EXIT RAMP AT 55 MPH. I LOST CONTROL OF POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING BUT WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF THE RAMP TO THE STOP LIGHT AT THE END OF THE RAMP. *TR
THE VEHICLE IS MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER GUIDELINES AND BY CERTIFIED MECHANICS AT VOLKSWAGEN DEALER SERVICE CENTER. LESS THAN A WEEK AFTER THE LAST MAINTENANCE, FUEL TANK EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING. BOTTOM OF THE CAR IS DAMAGED RIGHT UNDER REAR PASSENGER SEATS. BASED ON INITIAL REPORT FROM DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT, DUE TO INTERNAL PRESSURE BUILD-UP THERE WAS NO FIRE (THE CAR IS DIESEL)…
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATOR ON THE DASHBOARD BROKE AND WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED TWICE. THE DEALERSHIP RESET THE LAMP THE FIRST TIME; HOWEVER THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE THIS TIME. *NM
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,200 for fuel system repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover fuel system issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.