Volkswagen GOLF SPORTWAGEN fuel problems
10 complaint narratives mention fuel terms.
Key facts
171 owner complaints analyzed
9 distinct recall campaigns
45,392 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 to 2019 model years. Data snapshot: . 74 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Fuel system concerns evidence
10 of 171 complaints match this topic (5.8%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11537410 · 2023-08-09 (August 9, 2023)
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started to run rough. The contact shifted the vehicle into park(P) when she reached her destination and smelled an odor of gasoline. The contact observed that gasoline was leaking out of the fuel tank under the wheel well. The contact stated that the driveway was wet from the gasoline. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had attempted earlier in the day to fuel the vehicle and was unable to fill the…
Owner-reported narrative. 68,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11537410 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11350953 · 2020-08-24 (August 24, 2020)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE ODOR OF FUEL WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WHILE REFUELING THE FUEL SPEWED BACK OUT OF THE FUEL FILLER NECK SOAKING THE PERSON FUELING THE VEHICLE. THE NEXT DAY WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUTOFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER CHARLES MAUND VOLKSWAGEN LOCATED AT 6900 BURNET RD, ALSTON, TX 78757, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YE…
Owner-reported narrative. 66,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11350953 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11525519 · 2023-06-05 (June 5, 2023)
May 27 and May 28: The car turned on the EPC and check engine lights while on parking mode and on. Started to loose power and didnt want to start again. Later on, the lights turned off and it started again. While trying to fill the fuel tank at the gasoline station it stopped and it was only half tank.(The system didnt allowed to continue). While driving in the highway, started to loose power and a strong smell of fuel was inside the car so the driver had to open all the windows to avoid an intoxication with emissions(as it seemed to be). When…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11525519 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11538456 · 2023-08-14 (August 14, 2023)
The fuel system is completely shot, with fuel leaking from the gas tank after a ride once and pressure building up in the gas tank. Gas pumps click off after only putting one to two gallons in the tank, despite the tank being nearly empty. Mechanic replaced Evap canister and fuel suction pump, seemingly solving the problem temporarily only for them to resurface. Fuel leaking from the tank while driving severely risks my safety, as it is possible that pressure could cause the fuel to leak onto the engine, thus causing rapid combustion of the veh…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11538456 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11588744 · 2024-05-14 (May 14, 2024)
It has been 3 months since the issue below was reported (per NHTSA) and no repair is available. I called and asked what I can do in the meantime to ensure safety of me and my 6 year old and was not provided with any information. Feb 14,2024 Manufacturer Recall Number20UF NHTSA Recall Number24V110 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available Summary The suction jet pump inside the fuel tank is designed to purge fuel from the Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) system. If a specific seal inside an affected suction jet pump fails, the fuel …
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