Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen Beetle owners have reported 25 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tank filler pipe and cap (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Volkswagen Beetle


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of Volkswagen Beetle

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated while driving 40-50 mph, the vehicle started jerking and there was smoke coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle before the vehicle stalled.   Read details...

The Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problem

Since I purchased my Beetle in 2001, it has been an ongoing money drain. In 6 yrs. I have replaced the manual transmission twice, had the brakes worked on a number of times, been unable to open the gas "door" on the car w/ the gas cap latch, had to replace the hood opening latch, had   Read details...

The Tank Assembly problem

Many problems/failures between 10600 and 19000 miles. Dashboard left turn signal indicator intermittent failure persists for >1 year and devonhills vw refuses to fix the problem because it would be expensive for them (in the mean time, the light is useless since half the time it is on, half off).   Read details...

The Fuel Pump problem

The contact owns a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle. While driving at approximately 30 mph the contact noticed the smell of fuel. Also, the engine light had illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics.   Read details...

The Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

Left headlight went out first, then again. Air compressor replaced 3 times. Car now stalls. Replaced fuel/air filters, still stalls. Car was recalled for the electrical system wiring harness under hood, recall states all problems I have had. I was not the owner at time of recall.   Read details...




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