Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf owners have reported 43 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel pump (13 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of Volkswagen Golf

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the fuel gauge level dropped quickly, and there was an abnormal fuel odor before the vehicle shutoff in the middle of the roadway.   Read details...

The Fuel Pump problem

During regular slow traffic driving conditions my 2011 Volkswagen Golf tdi displayed the "engine control malfunction" light on my instrument panel. I quickly pulled over and turned off the engine. After waiting several minutes I started the vehicle again and the light turned off.   Read details...

The Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

I noticed a strong smell of diesel fuel while driving my car. Next I noticed smoke coming out from under the hood. I took my car to autohaus in royal oak, mi where they diagnosed the problem as a leak in the return fuel line.   Read details...

The Fuel Delivery problem

These 2 items concerned me greatly as to the safety of the vehicle. The plastic fuel line failed due to cold weather, below zero, and being hit by slush ball from a truck. Had the fuel line been metal, there would have been no failure. The second item, the headlights is more critical.   Read details...

The Gasoline Storage problem

The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle started jerking with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact parked the vehicle at her residence and upon exiting the vehicle, she smelled an abnormally strong gasoline odor.   Read details...




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