Five problems related to fuel pump have been reported for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While replacing fuel filter cartridge I found metal shavings in the filter housing. The next will be high pressure fuel pump failure with the heavy fuel system contamination by metal shavings as per common scenario. Should be not pleasant experience. Vw should concentrate on fuel filter/system routine check up and offer preventive maintenance.
Tl * the contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen tdi. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump was unable to pump fuel into the system and as a result, the fuel pump would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 45,000.
Vehicle stopped running at highway speed. After tow and refueling car failed to start and run. Taken to dealer for service and informed that high pressure fuel pump was defective/had failed. This problem seems to be more than common for these tdi vehicles. Volkswagen of America refuses to offer assistance with the matter and will not acknowledge that these pumps are an issue.
Driving to the neighborhood post office, the car stalled with the glow plug light coming on as well as "engine fault" being displayed on the display. The car would not start and was towed to the dealership. It was determined the fuel pump failed and metal particulates were found throughout the fuel system. Dealership replaced pumps, hoses, and cleaned out other parts fuel may have touched (I. E. ,fuel tank) and covered the work under warranty. The service manager informed me it was over $4,000 worth of parts alone. He did confirm the fuel pump is covered under the powertrain warranty.
While on cruise control on I-55 traveling at 65 mph glow plug light illuminated, mfd message "engine failure workshop" appeared and engine died. Electrical power was never lost. Prior to coasting to a stop on the shoulder, mfd message went away. After coasting to a stop tried to restart engine, starter could be heard but engine would not start. Vw service department determined "mechanical internal fault in high pressure fuel pump. Metal fragments found throughout fuel system. Diesel fuel, mostly from interstate highway gas stations and stanadyne diesel fuel additive purchased from vw dealers used on every refill. Engine had 37,862 miles and was purchased new from a dealer 23 months ago. Vw replaced the entire fuel system.