general problems of the 2017 Volkswagen GTI

Had an immediate loss of propulsion event without warning (2-Feb-2026) after recall work completed on 16-Dec-20256 (24v110000). I lost propulsion on public roads and was lucky that this happened just after I exited the highway otherwise I would have ended up in a life threatening situation.

On October 13, 2025, while driving my 2017 Volkswagen Gti, I noticed a strong odor of gasoline inside and around the vehicle. After parking and inspecting the car, I observed a large pool of gasoline forming in front of the rear passenger-side wheel well. This poses a serious safety risk due to the potential for fire or explosion from fuel leakage. This is the second time my vehicle has experienced gasoline leaking from this same area. The issue appears to originate from a component in or near the fuel system (potentially the fuel line, rollover valve, or suction jet pump assembly), but the specific part has not yet been confirmed. The vehicle is currently at honolulu Volkswagen for inspection, and the affected components are available for review upon request. At this time, no warning lights, dashboard messages, or prior symptoms appeared before the leak occurred. The odor of gasoline was the first sign of the issue. I believe this recurring fuel leak presents a significant fire hazard and warrants further investigation by Volkswagen and NHTSA.

Description of the problem: the fuel pump failed and began spraying gasoline during operation. The malfunction was documented on video by an authorized Volkswagen mechanic and confirmed by a Volkswagen dealership in honolulu, hawaii. The component is available for inspection if required. Safety risk: the failure caused pressurized gasoline to spray within the engine compartment, presenting a serious fire and explosion hazard. This defect posed a danger to the driver, passengers, and others nearby due to potential ignition of leaked fuel. Reproduction and inspection: the condition was reproduced and confirmed by both an independent authorized Volkswagen mechanic and a Volkswagen dealership in honolulu. The issue has not yet been inspected by Volkswagen of America, insurance representatives, or police authorities. Warning signs or prior symptoms: a strong smell of gasoline inside the passenger cabin was present prior to discovery of the leak. No dashboard warning lights or error messages appeared. Summary: fuel pump failure caused gasoline to spray under pressure. The problem was verified by an authorized vw mechanic and dealership in honolulu, hi. The defective component remains available for inspection. Immediate safety risk due to potential ignition of fuel vapors.

I had fuel leaking from my carbon canister. I was driving the previous day and noticed a gasoline smell. I thought it was something I ran over. The next day, while performing errands, I noticed the smell even more. Then I exited the vehicle to see the fuel pouring out of the car. The dealership has it now.

Earlier in 2024, Volkswagen of America issued a recall for the suction jet pump, on the 14th of December I went to vw of pompano beach in florida, to get the recall done, however, after they delivered back the car, it started to leak fuel after I put gas on it. On December 17th I took it again to the dealer to get it fixed and they gave me back the vehicle on December 19th. On December 22nd I put gas on the vehicle and it started to leak fuel again and this time it was way worse than before. I accuse the dealer of being responsable of performing a bad job on the recall as the vehicle had never leaked fuel before I had the recall done. I have the vehicle since febraury 2024. It worries me that there is a big possibility that the car can catch on fire if by any reason there is a spark near to me or there is any thing that can trigger the fuel to ignite.

7-3-2020: drove car in drive mode and sport mode throughout the afternoon, stopped to talk to someone and car sat on a flat surface, idling when suddenly there was gasoline leaking out of the rear right wheel well. Parked the car for the night, had no more leakage. 7-4-2020: drove to vw dealer/service about 20 minutes away in drive mode, did not have replication of the gasoline leak. 7-6-2020: vw called and said they couldn't replicate the problem. He said they drove it, had it idle, put it on a flat and an angled surface, looked at everything while it was on a lift. . Saw nothing. I was out of town so I picked the car up on 7-13-2020. 7-13-2020: picked up car and drove half a mile to gas station to fill up. Car immediately would not allow fuel to be added, popping the gas handle lever every half gallon. I called vw and he said to try another pump. I didn't have time to continue checking so I drove the car, in drive mode, and had no problem. 7-15-2020: finally had time to try another gas pump, had the same issue with car not allowing gas to be filled, popping gas handle lever again every half gallon. Decided to take it back to vw. Briefly put the car in sport mode and felt like the car was starved of fuel. Had my husband follow behind me to vw. Decided to put it into sports mode about a mile from vw and husband called me within seconds to tell me my vw was leaking fuel, varying from a steady drip to stream. Half a mile up the road I pulled into vw service and fuel was legit gushing out, creating a puddle the size of a small baby pool, were there not a drain for it to drain into in the service garage. Currently awaiting word about diagnosis.