One problem related to tank mounting has 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.
The contact owns a 2001 Volkswagen Passat. While filling the fuel tank with gasoline, the contact observed a small amount of fuel spilling on the ground from the lower portion of the fuel tank. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a diagnostic and they stated that the fuel tank ventilation valve failed. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 08v156000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery), although the failures were identical. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 150,000.