general problems of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta tdi. The contact stated he smelled a strong odor of carbon dioxide in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnoses, and no failure was found. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, and they stated that the vehicle did not have a death tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and they stated that there was nothing they could do. The failure mileage was 100,000.

On Thursday, January 16, 2014, at about 1145 hours, I was traveling sb I-15 in the number one lane, in murrieta, CA in my 2012 Volkswagen Jetta tdi, with my cruise control set at approximately 77 miles per hour. Without any prior warning, a warning light on my dashboard (later identified as the glow plug light) began to flash and I simultaneously lost power. Luckily, I was able to merge over to the winchester rd. Off ramp. As I slowed and came to a stop, my vehicle stalled and I was unable to restart it after numerous attempts. I was stranded in the center lane of a three lane off ramp where numerous vehicles nearly rear ended me. I immediately called 9-1-1 for assistance. As a result, a highway patrol unit arrived within several minutes to prevent me from being in an auto accident. I telephoned my insurance company after calling 9-1-1 in order to be towed to murrieta Volkswagen. Several hours later I received word from the dealership that they found numerous shards of metal in the high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and gas line. The dealership also informed me that they would be submitting a claim to Volkswagen in order to repair the damages, which have been initially quoted at $4000. 00. They also told me they would need at least a week to repair the vehicle. I have read numerous accounts online where tdi owners have complained of the exact same issues: finding shards of metal in their fuel filters as well as experiencing a failure of the hpfp. No one else should have to endure the dangerous situation I found myself in yesterday, let alone the expense I am facing if Volkswagen denies the claim the dealership is filing on my behalf. Please help all of us. This is a widespread issue that Volkswagen has not corrected with their tdi clean diesel engines. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Was on my way to work one morning while in the middle of my drive going 60mph my diesel glow plug light started to blink and the check engine light came on along with loss of power to my vehicle. Had to manage to avoid traffic and pull over to the side of the road and figure out what was wrong. Ultimately had car towed to vw dealership where I purchased car from . They looked over the car, test drove it and stated they didn't see anything wrong with it and reset the mil and I was on my way. The next day on my way to work again , glow plug light starts to blink along with check engine light on and loss of power to my vehicle. Have car taken back again and this time they state it was a bad fuel pump over the fuel tank and replace it and reset the mil and got my car back. That same day on my way home from work the lights come on again for a third time with loss of power to my vehicle. Take car back and this time they replace high pressure fuel pump. Haven't had any issues with it since but I suspect this is something that is occurring in alot of vw's from this year and felt the need to report it.

The high pressure fuel pump failed and destroyed the entire fuel system of the car.

Vw Jetta tdi rear tank pump has no filter sock and fuel starved to high pressure aluminum pump without high pressure filter or manifold. No sign of metal shavings! cost of repair 10000. 00 I phoned vw America as car was in warranty and they emailed back and said they would contact me and this did not happen. I had to pay the bill but my insurance covered me for most cost. Lost 4 days of work and had to rent a car. This car is unsafe and I feel terrible saying this as I am a diesel lover. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Received a letter from Volkswagen America for "service action campaign code: 20t8 subject: certain 2009-2012 model year vehicles with tdi® clean diesel engine install misfueling guard may 21, 2013" to install the misfueling guard vw part #5k0 201 400. Made an appointment with jim ellis Volkswagen located at 1860 cobb pkwy s marietta, GA 30060 (770) 955-6565 to install the misfueling guard. After the fuel guard was installed, discovered that none of the diesel fuel nozzles at area fueling stations in atlanta, GA and charleston, SC fit the misfueling guard because the nozzles are too small to deactivate the lock-out mechanism. Car can only be refueled with extreme difficulty by very slowing trickling in diesel fuel to avoid triggering the fuel pump back-pressure auto-shutoff safety feature. Requires 10 to 15 mins to partially fuel the car and diesel fuel will foam and run out of the fuel tank neck. Contacted Volkswagen America and jim ellis to remove the misfueling guard, who as of this writing, are refusing to do so per vw America directives. Instead, the dealer provided a diesel fuel nozzle adapter 000-072-709 with latex gloves, which is not suitable for the average non-mechanically oriented driver and a huge inconvenience that significantly diminishes the value and utility of the vehicle. Part must not be lost and carefully wiped dry and kept clean after each use. A new driver may not be aware of or understand how to use the nozzle adapter. Neither vw America nor jim ellis advised me the misfueling guard would not fit a great number of diesel fuel nozzles commonly found at area refueling stations prior to having it installed. Had I known this, I would not have allowed the misfueling guard to be installed.

I was trying along at 50 mph and the globe diesel light came on and the engine light came an. I kept trying to drive it to get to a safe place to leave my vehicle to get it towed. Vw could not determine if was fuel contamination or faulty fuel pump. I couldn't move the car when I got to a stop. If this is a known issue to the vw company why are they trying to blame the consumers that I put the wrong fuel in my vehicle. Vw installed the fuel guard which was a recall, and covered the rest of the parts but now I am left with a year old car that I hope has no longer further issues due to vw not recalling and fixing an issue with the fuel pump.

Vehicle was traveling at 25 mph, suddenly lost power and died. ## VIN passed ## vw Jetta sportswagen tdi 2012 ##.