Fuel Delivery Problems of Volkswagen Passat

The contact owns a 2004 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that an abnormal dragging noise was heard from the front of the vehicle while driving through snow. The contact in inspected the vehicle and discovered that a fractured plastic component and the zip tie holding the fuel tank and fuel was consuming prematurely. The manufacturer advised that NHTSA campaign number 08v156000 (fuel) was performed however the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer the vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 80,000.

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I recently had work done on my vehicle under NHTSA campaign id #08v156000, which required inspection, and the installation of additional heat shields near the fuel tank. The vehicle had been previously serviced under the campaign in 2008. Recently, the fuel tank began leaking gasoline, which indicates that the heat shields that were installed had either failed, or that the heat shields were inadequate to prevent eventual damage to the fuel tank. I believe that the fuel tanks for these vehicles should be inspected again in order to determine whether repair to the fuel tanks is required and to prevent vehicle fire, injury, and loss of life. I contacted vw customer service, and they agreed to replace the fuel tank under the NHTSA campaign. The dealership charged me $136. 49 in additional labor for the removal of aftermarket parts, even though the campaign clearly states that dealers will "replace components if necessary free of charge. " neither vw customer service, nor the dealership would agree to perform the work fully free of charge. I believe that the charge for additional labor is in violation of the NHTSA campaign and request assistance in obtaining reimbursement.

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Fuel tank ventilation valve is leaking fuel. Vw dealer refused to fix it under the existing recall: NHTSA campaign id number: 08v156000 NHTSA action number: pe08008 I have vw Passat 2004 GLS 4 motion w/manual transmission.

Fuel tank ventilation valve is cracked and leaking on 2003 vw Passat 4motion/awd (under NHTSA campaign # 08v156000). Contacted multiple dealers and vw directly and dealership/vw will not replace fuel tank under recall. Both stated this recall was completed in 2009 however work completed was only one part of the recall that included adding additional heat shields. Vw customer care stated vehicle was out of warranty and they could not assist. Customer objected stating this is a safety concern not a warranty issue. ## VIN passed ## vw Passat 2003 ##.

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2003 Volkswagen Passat. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall 26e5/r5 concerning underbody heat shield the consumer stated due to the recall, the fuel pump failed. The consumer was informed it would cost $ 1343. 00 to replace. Recall # 08v156000.

2005 Volkswagen Passat. Consumer states gas spraying out of the fuel line and dripping on the hot exhaust the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The consumer discovered a recall had been issued for the problem. However, the dealer informed the consumer his vehicle identification number was not a part of the recall and he would be responsible for the repairs. The dealer stated the heat shield did not cause the fracture. The dealer pulled the recall up and stated it looked as though the consumers vehicle should have been covered under the recall, but there was nothing he could do.

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The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen Passat. While fueling the vehicle, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor and noticed fuel on the ground. She loosened the fuel cap to stop it from leaking but it continued to leak. The contact had previously been taken to an authorized dealer for repair for recall 08v156000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery) September 2008. The dealer replaced the fuel line and heat shield. The dealer refused to repair the vehicle again according to the recall. The contact called the manufacturer who took a report and advised her to take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnosis. The current and failure mileages were approximately 84,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Volkswagen Passat. While driving 60 mph he smelled fumes in the interior of the vehicle and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to local mechanic who tested the vehicle leaks and found that the fuel tank ventilation valve was leaking due to a fracture. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that NHTSA recall #08v15600; fuel system, gasoline: delivery and vwoa recall no. 26e5/r5 were related to the failure; yet, his VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 57,000.

Since early 2009, there has been an evap system problem with my 2002 vw Passat 4motion. This has caused me endless hassle and significant expense over the last 4 years. After 3 failed attempts to get the problem diagnosed, a dealer finally identified the problem in 2011 as a fuel vapor leak from the fuel tank. No mention was made of the 2008 recall (vwoa #25e5/r6, NHTSA #08v156000) covering such fuel leaks. After (re-)discovering the recall notice in 2013, I contacted both vw and two separate dealers; all indicated that since my vehicle was serviced in 2008 under the recall (though only the underbody heat shield was replaced; the gas tank and related parts may or may not have been "inspected" but the dealership no longer has those records nor does vw have those details), vw would not cover the fuel tank replacement. I have since contacted vw again, who have agreed to look into the matter but require me to pay to have the vehicle re-diagnosed. Since this is a safety matter (a leak at the gas tank could start a fire), it seems clear that vw's responsibilities in the matter should not be limited to merely "inspecting" the affected parts once with no oversight or follow-up, as has happened in this case.

Vehicle is 2003 vw Passat 4 motion. A fuel leak was detected in the tank area. Automobile was brought to an independent repair shop where it was determined that there was a crack on the rollover valve. A recall was issued on this car for this problem (recall #(08v156000, NHTSA investigaiton #pe08008) and the necessary repairs were purportedly done by the authorized vw repair shop.

The contact owns a 2002 Volkswagen Passat. After the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA recall # 08v156000: fuel system, gasoline, delivery, the contact noticed a crack in the fuel line near the fire wall. He also noticed that gasoline spilled over the engine and the catalytic converter. The contact is concerned that the manufacturer did not perform the recall properly. When the dealer was notified of the failure they refused to repair the vehicle again under the recall unless the contact would pay for the repairs. The current and failure mileages were 125,000. Updated 04/22/10 the consumer stated to the best of his knowledge the fuel lines on his vehicle had not been replaced under the recall. The consumer stated the dealer refused to make the repairs free charge. Updated 07/01/10.

The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen Passat. There was a strong odor of fuel outside of the vehicle while it was parked. The contact also observed an excessive amount of fuel on the ground. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and the technician stated that the failure was contributed to the fuel tank ventilation valve. Nhtsa campaign id number 08v156000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery) is related to the failure; however, the VIN was excluded from the recall. The estimated repair cost was $2,000. The vehicle has not been repaired. There was concern of the significant safety hazard. The failure and current mileages were 149,000.

Hello, my name is robert campbell and I am a the owner of a 2002 Volkswagen Passat 4motion with an automatic transmission. I am contacting you to seek action in regards to NHTSA campaign number 08v156000, which clearly indicates a recall for faulty gas tanks on this particular make/model due to fractured ventilation valves. Upon purchasing the car as a certified used vehicle in 2006, I had to have the gas tank replaced within the first week of ownership due to this very same defect. This was covered by the two year warranty provided by the dealership. A week ago, my gas tank started to leak again. Fuel is now leaking on the exhaust system creating a severe safety hazard. Upon inspection by the dealer, they have surmised the second tank has once again failed - due to a fractured ventilation valve. Both Volkswagen of american and my local dealer are refusing to acknowledge this recall and will only replace the tank if I agree to repair costs totaling $1,800. Volkswagen has clearly designed a faulty product they refuse to stand behind, and as a consumer, I should not be financially obligated to pay for repairs that clearly stem from negligent design. I desperately seek your assistance on this issue and will gladly offer my full cooperation.

The contact owns a 2005 Volkswagen Passat. While driving 60 mph, the contact noticed that the fuel indicator went from half full to empty. He pulled over to the side of the road and smelled gasoline. Within seconds, the vehicle caught fire. The contact managed to safely exit the vehicle. The manufacturer offered him a settlement of $2,700 because the vehicle was not adequately repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 08v156000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery). The insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed. Fire report number e58424 was filed. The current and failure mileages were 102,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received a recall notice regarding the r5 recall campaign. She was unable to locate the NHTSA campaign id number online. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for repair. The technician stated that the catalytic converter flex pipe must be disengaged to perform the recall repair. If any damages occur during the detachment of the component, the contact would be responsible for the expense. The contact was displeased to know that the recall remedy could possibly be expensive. The failure and current mileages were 101,803. Updated 04/24/09. Updated 04/27/09. 8jb.

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The contact owns a 2001 Volkswagen Passat. The vehicle failed a routine inspection because the engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument control panel. The inspector advised the contact of a recall on her vehicle pertaining to the failure. The dealer stated that the VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 08v156000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery). The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 62,004. The consumer stated there was a strong smell of gas every time she turned the vehicle off. Updated 02/24/09.

2003 Volkswagen Passat fire the consumer stated while driving a light blinked on the dashboard. According to the owner's manual, it was a light for the catalytic converter. When the consumer arrived to the dealer, the light went out, and they could not find a problem. The light returned shortly thereafter and stayed on. The dealer repaired the light. The ball joints failed, but they were not covered under warranty. Soon, the light illuminated on the dashboard again, that was supposed to have been fixed by the dealer earlier in the year. The consumer continued driving, when suddenly another motorist informed her the vehicle was on fire. The fire department stated the fire was caused by the catalytic converter. The consumer's insurance agent contacted her and advised her Volkswagen was covering all the cost related to the incident, because the fire was a result of a recall that had not been taken care of by the authorized dealer from where the vehicle was purchased.

We have attempted to have a gas leak / smell repaired by 3 different Volkswagen dealers over 5 years. We first approached the dealer in 2008 when receiving notice of a recall. The recall was the "underbody heat shield/fuel system components (#08v156000). Today, 10/17/2013 we finally have a dealer stating that there is a fuel leak even though we have been attempting to get vw to believe us for 5 years. The overwhelming smell of gasoline permeates our entire house after a fill up and immediately park the vehicle in our garage.

On approx. June 20, 2008 I received a recall notice from vw that there was a safety issue with heat shields and fuel system of my 2003 Passat ( recall notice- 26e5/r5 and 66c8/p9. I made an immediate appointment with my dealership (donaldson"s vw in sayville, NY and got an appointment for June 27. Because I was very concerned with the recall and the fact that the notice advised of a possibility of fire existed, I took my vehicle right down there. I was then advised by the service representative that they could not perform the necessary repairs because they were back ordered on the parts. I was also alarmed when I was told that they had no idea when they could do the repair or when the parts would come in. I am writing this in the event that my vw Passat should malfunction because of a defect that could be expeditiously repaired by the dealer.

The fuel gauge reads full when, in fact, it is not. This vehicle has only received 93 octane gasoline per the manufacturer's requirements and no additives or other chemicals have been added to the fuel tank.

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Defective coils on each cylinder.

Failure of the fuel gas sender resulted in a sudden and complete loss of engine power when there was remaining gasoline in the fuel tank. Automobile was asending a steep grade on us 580 west bound toward livermore CA, in heavy traffic, outside temperature was 106 degrees f, fuel gauge registered 1/8 to 1/4 tank of fuel remaining. Car was towed to dealer and was able to restart by the dealer technician on level ground. The 1 3b0-919-673-s sender was replaced. Dublin vw repair ivoice number 268745. Dealer reported two other cars with a similar problem during the prior week.

Fuel gauge was indicating incorrect amounts of gasoline in the tank. The fuel gauge always indicated a full tank of gas. The dealer replaced the fuel sending unit to remedy the problem. A recall (01v157000) was issued for the fuel sending unit but the consumers vehicle was not included due to VIN. The vehicles extended warranty covered most of the cost.

2003 Passat glx with 2,500 miles had a problem where the car would shut down for no reason while you are driving it. Took to dealer once, no error code, took car home and had problem happena again. Dealer keept car for one week, put 200 miles on it to find bad relay. Dealer said relay was then replaced from one off a new car.

My vehicle has the same problem as described by your recall campain id#01v157000, unfortunately, my car is not included in this recall.

Plastic shroud on top of engine is chaffing the fuel line.

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2004 Volkswagen Passat with recall for fuel tank inspection. Customer states that he had gotten the component in the fuel system replaced at his expense before the recall. He would like reimbursement. Volkswagen stated the repair invoice the consumer submitted did not contain the parts that matched the parts identified in the recall.

2003 Volkswagen Passat with recall for faulty seal and heat shield. Consumer had the problem repaired and then received the recalls. He would like reimbursement for these repairs. The consumer stated there was a burning smell coming from the vehicle. The dealer discovered oil leaking from the valve cover and cleaned it. The sunroof tubes and drain plug were replaced.

2003 Volkswagen Passat with coolant system and heated seat recall. Consumer states that the coolant system was under warranty. The heated seats were repaired but now don't work at all. She also states that the gas has been burning out very fast. The consumer stated she was smelling fumes inside the vehicle.