Eight problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 2001 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2001 Passat.
I notice that fuel is leaking from my vw Passat 2001's fuel tank. I fill out this complaint in order to seek a help from authorities on these matters and also knowing if my issues can be handled by Volkswagen America.
The fuel gauge on my 2001 Volkswagen Passat has been malfunctioning for the past five weeks. The gauge displays a "full" reading for the first 100-150 miles of driving, after filling the gas tank. After 100-150 miles, the gauge displays 7/8 full, and the needle does not move until approximately 300-380 miles have been driven, at which point the needle displays 1/2 tank of fuel remains. This vehicle will generally yield 400 to 430 miles on a full tank of fuel. My wife drives this vehicle daily, and has nearly run out of fuel twice on the interstate due to a false reading on the fuel gauge. The local Volkswagen dealership, and Volkswagen of America states there is no recall campaign on my vehicle, and refuses to repair or replace the defective component at their expense.
Nhtsa 01v157000 sites a problem with the fuel tank gauge my vehicle absolutely has this defective part. The gas gauge will record 280 miles then after driving a few hours it will say 380 miles left for fuel then in a 30 mile distance it will plummet down to 60 or less. The car is a 2001 Passat and neither the dealership nor Volkswagen of America has this as a recall as of 08/04/05.
The vehicle had a faulty fuel sending unit. Recall#01v157000.
Several times now, I ran out of gas when driving my 2001 Volkswagen new Passat v6 glx. The last time it was absolutely irritating because the fuel gauge still showed a quarter tank available and did not give any indication or warning of low fuel. Worse, the car stopped at the middle of the road with no warning what so ever. Worst, when contacting the dealer, they offered to have a look at the gas tank, but they did not notify me at that time, that there is a known problem. They did not even contact me and inform me that there is a safety related problem and a recall on that vehicle!!! please contact Volkswagen of America and make sure that all Volkswagen new Passat owners get informed of the safety related recall!!!! if I would not have found your website per pure incident, I would never have known of this actual problem known to Volkswagen.
Original tires continental 195/65r15 91hch95 dot lmpcpxbu2300. Consumer heard a loud flapping noise, pull over looked all around car and didn't see anything. Consumer proceeded to drive noise returned with a small pop, then it was quiet again, then three minutes later noise returned even louder. Consumer pulled over and the right rear tire had completely come off of rim, the tire blowout damaged the fender lining and damaged the fuel tank, the repairs were not covered by the warranty or extended warranty despite the fact that vw Passat's for year 1997-2000 have been recalled for this problem, recall campaign id # 02v-026.
Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer regarding gas tank sender replacement due to recall (01v-157). After recall was done it failed again.
A blowout caused two punctures through fuel tank and severe fuel leakage. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and repairs were being made under its warranty. Tire was a continental, size p195/65r15, dot# lmpcpxbu.