Table 1 shows one common other fuel system related problems of the 2018 Volkswagen Golf.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Other Fuel System problems |
Took my car into vw in johnson city TN because my millage has been dropping drastically. Went from about 420 miles to a tank, down to less than 300. There is hesitation and jerking when I accelerate as well as a gasoline odor in the cab of the vehicle after refueling. Service manager said there was no code thrown and when he took it for a drive her drove “conservatively” and the mpg was normal. They did not physically inspect the fuel pump jet and gaslit me saying it was how I’m driving. Refused to actually look at the problem and then threatened that if I wanted them to look they would charge me for the labor. They did not seem concerned that a safety hazard of smelling fuel in the cab and poor fuel efficiency was an issue. Manager said he knew of the active extended recall but hid behind the no code from their scanner instead of listening to the customer who voiced concerns. They didn’t want to do the work if they had to pay for it.
Supplemental information of odi complaint number 11740201. I am submitting critical supplemental information to my active safety complaint regarding a 2018 Volkswagen Golf sportwagen (1. 8t engine). My primary safety issues are a severe drop in fuel efficiency (cut completely in half), heavy vehicle hesitation/jerking during acceleration, and a powerful raw gasoline smell inside the cabin immediately after fueling. These symptoms heavily align with the known physical failures covered under Volkswagen's suction jet pump safety campaigns. I took my vehicle to the Volkswagen dealership today for a diagnostic inspection. The service manager initially dismissed my complaints, refused to physically check the evap charcoal canister or suction pump, and claimed that my 50% drop in fuel economy was merely due to my 'driving style. ' however, upon forcing me to pay a $136 diagnostic fee to retrieve my keys, the official paperwork provided by the dealership directly contradicted the manager. The technician documented finding a physical fuel leak. Alarmingly, this is the exact same 'small fuel leak' that this specific dealership claimed to have fully repaired a few months ago. That previous visit occurred because my steering wheel completely locked up while driving, nearly causing a severe accident—an issue the dealership also dismissed at the time because it 'failed to throw an error code. ' the dealership has demonstrated a reckless pattern of ignoring severe mechanical safety hazards—including steering failures and active, recurring fuel leaks—solely because the vehicle's computer does not register a digital fault code. I am trapped driving a vehicle that is actively leaking fuel, smelling of raw gas inside the passenger cabin, and suffering from dangerous acceleration hesitation due to an unresolved fuel-system defect. I request a formal investigation into this ongoing safety hazard and the dealer's failure to remedy it.
Vehicle brought in for recall 20uf (fuel tank suction pump fire risk) on 04/15/2026. Upon pickup after approximately one week of dealer service, a strong chemical odor was present in the cabin that did not exist prior to service. Odor persists despite cabin air filter replacement with activated charcoal filter, professional carpet shampooing, and extended airing out over several weeks. Dealer dismissed concerns and suggested owner pay for cabin filter replacement which had no effect. Vw's own recall 20uf documentation acknowledges that fuel odor may be noticed by occupants when the recall condition exists. Requesting investigation into whether recall repair was fully completed and whether odor is related to incompletely resolved recall condition. A neighbor experienced identical odor issue after bringing their tiguan to a different westchester dealer for service.
Cannot fill gas tank. Recall issued February 2024 no remedy available still. 24v110.
I have a recall for the jet pump in the fuel tank of my vehicle. I have had fuel leaking from my charcoal canister. The vehicle is at the dealership right now, and they have confirmed this. Yet they will not make a repair on it and have been without my vehicle for over a week now. I am stuck in limbo with no date when anything will be done. I am unable to drive my vehicle due to he leak as it is unsafe and a fire hazard. The vehicle will also cut off while driving and will not start, even though it says there is still fuel in it. This should be due to the leak, and the dealer will do nothing to fix my problem until they are notified by Volkswagen themselves. This is ridiculous as I am without a vehicle, which I am still paying a loan on and insurance every month. Yet I have called Volkswagen and have been offered no solution on this matter. I have been told to wait for the recall, but this issue has been known about since February. Am I just supposed to wait indefinitely for a solution while I can't work or drive anywhere, while I continue to pay for this vehicle? I need a solution and Volkswagen to fix my issue and to be help responsible.
What is going on with this suction fuel pump seal failure. It is now end of June and I have an immobilized vehicle due to this condition. Vw just spent money to buy an ev and we are all still waiting on parts for this failure? what the hell?!.
During refueling after low fuel indicator, fuel tank was not able to accept any fuel. During a second attempt, vehicle accepted 0. 25 gallons but all of this fuel came gushing out of the tank from the inlet and from the passenger side rear wheel well. Fuel kept leaking for another 20miles until vehicle was taken to the rochester hills, mi vw dealership. The vehicle continued to leak fuel at the dealership and I was requested to park outside due to the risk of a fire. During this 20mile trip, engine was very hesitant and spluttered and almost stalled. No warning lights on dash. My personal safety was at risk since any ignition source would cause a fire due to this fuel leak, vehicle did not show any warning lights besides low fuel. Vw dealership information was that the fuel tank suction jet pump needs replacement. No information was shared if the component will be sent to the manufacturer for inspection. No information how this new pump will not cause a repeat event.
I have owned the 2018 vw gti since new. With 105,000 miles, following a 30 minute highway drive, the epc light came on and the vehicle entered limp mode. After turning car off, letting it sit 5 minutes, and restarting, epc light went off and no limp mode. Drove car daily for another week with no observed issues until appointment. Brought car to dealer. They identified the fuel injector wiring harness was faulty and needed to be replaced, and fuel injector #3 was dirty and needed to be replaced, at total cost of $1,756. Online search turned up vwp-23-03, a fuel injector wiring harness limited warranty extension up to 10 years or 120,000 miles for similar vw cars: 2018-2019 tiguan 2018-2019 beetle 2018-2020 passat so the same exact part, on thousands of other vw models produced at the same time, is covered by a warranty extension. The dealer declined to cover this repair. Vw customer care declined to cover this repair or offer partial coverage. The car has been repaired by dealer (harness was shorted). I am not asking for special treatment. I am looking for fairness. If vw has identified a given component as defective on three different models, and the same component fails on my gti, then vw should also cover the gti under the warranty extension.
Fuel leaking from charcoal canister next to exhaust can lead to fire. Fuel leaking on to ground by passenger side rear wheel. Strong smell of gasoline outside and inside car. Caused dizziness while driving can harm children. No warning or any lights other then strong odour of gasoline from inside/outside of vehicle similar to safety recall 20y6 parts requested for repair by dealer -evap can system -fuel tank.
Right front (passenger) side has a very loud consistent rattling noise at around 2000-3500 engine rpm range. Reading alone and confirming with other owners of the same vehicle, it is a loose fuel line going under the front passenger side rattling against the chassis. Could be a high risk, not sure, check and advise.
After car has been driven long enough to be completely warmed up and then parked, on re-entering the car and before starting it, there is a strong odor of gasoline noticeable to the driver and front-seat passenger. Once the engine has been started and the ventilation fan has run, the odor dissipates; the odor is not coming through the ventilation system. The dealer's service department found one engine fuel line connection which appeared to be leaking and replaced that fuel line, but the problem remains. This has been an ongoing problem starting shortly after we bought the car in July 2018.