Three problems related to tank filler pipe and cap have been reported for the 2000 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2000 Passat.
Gasoline is leaking from under the passenger rear side of my 2000 Volkswagen Passat GLS v6; the gasoline is dripping from the heat shield in front of the rear tire. Note that the fuel door / filler neck is on that side. . Read more...
Similar to other reports, there is apparently a common defect with older vw Passats (mine is a 2000) fuel lines leaking gas when pressurized by the fuel pump. The gas leak occurs in the rubber fuel line near the gas tank and filter. The leak was visible in front of the rear wheel on the passenger side. Mechanics, including the dealer have trouble locating the leak since it appears to be intermittent and only when the car is first started for a minute or so. The leak is significant and typically involves about a cup of gas. It is a fire hazard that should be part of a recall, but apparently is not since the dealer charged me for the diagnosis and repair.
Had a rear tire blow ut a while back and now my car is experiencing a significant size gas leak( in the rear left passenger side of car), which is the summary and consequence of the vw Passat recall issued Jan 23, 2002. I, however, just received the recall notice 2 weeks ago. I did report my tire blow out with NHTSA because I was concerned I had a defective tire. It appears the remedy for this recall is too late for me, I already have to deal with the consequence of vw's defect. I only hope vw rectifies this problem ASAP.