Five problems related to fuel pump have been reported for the 1999 Volkswagen Golf. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1999 Volkswagen Golf, fuel pump was leaking because the supply fitting was cracked. This was caused by a manufacturer's defect, which caused a pool of fuel to form under the back seat. Also, fuel was leaking out of the vehicle onto the ground. The consumer found various websites that there had already been a recall 05v154000 concerning this problem. In addition, the consumer had found that there was a letter from NHTSA to Volkswagen of America, pea-04-079. Consumer contacted the dealership, they indicated that they did not know anything about the recall. When the consumer contacted the manufacturer, they told consumer that there was no recall. Fumes were causing the consumer and passengers headaches and dry eyes. Vehicle leaked fuel when the ignition was in the on position, when the driver's side door was opened and when the vehicle was running. D. Patrick motoplex located on 200 north green river road evansville, in, 47716, ph. No. 812-473-6500, was the dealership working on this problem.
Fuel pump leaked causing an extremely strong smell inside and outside of vehicle.
Fuel pump began leaking again June 11, 2003 at @ 30,000 miles. Fuel pump had already been replaced after severe leakage due to cracked plastic housing September, 2000 at @ 19,000 miles. Fuel pumps should not routinely fail in such hazardous fashion each 15,000 miles -- under warranty or no.
Car started smelling strongly of gasoline on the inside as well as on the outside. A gasoline puddle was forming under the car when parked. Car could not be parked inside any further. Vw dealer replaced the fuel pump (old part is not available). Replacement parts were covered under warranty. I had to pay for labor.
1999 Volkswagen Golf safety recall received regarding the defect with the fuel supply module. ** answer required***. The consumer stated he did smell gas coming from the vehicle, however the consumer no longer lives in the united states and where she lives now no one was familiar with american made vehicles or even the recall.