Volkswagen CC fuel smell problems

Filed Apr 15, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

Started having problems with the fuel tank at around 65,000 I had an extended warranty on the vehicle and around 80,000 they replaced the entire fuel tank… recently, I started smelling gas very strongly inside my vehicle and took it to a honest mechanic who was able to find the fuel pump which is located behind the backseats he told me the pump is sweating and there’s a puddle of gas in it and that’s why I have the strong smear smell of gas in my vehicle. He says that it’s not even safe for me to drive the vehicle at this time and at this time, I’m trying to buy another car because I have to keep the windows down, so I don’t pass out from the smell of gas … I called Appleton Volkswagen of Sanford as they switched out the whole fuel tank at 80,000. The vehicle has about 190,000 now … there was just a recall put out for the fuel pump for certain Volkswagen year 2015 and above, but the CC is not on this.? I I feel like it should be in the recall because my car is very unsafe to drive and I’m scared that I’m gonna blow up a fire of flames right now just driving it to the repair they’re not because this is very unsafe ……

Filed Aug 21, 2021 · Fuel system · AZ

Problem with Vapor Canister. Car won’t fill gas and smells like gas from cabin.

Filed Apr 15, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen cc. The contact stated that the vehicle would not immediately start. While driving, the speed would suddenly decelerate and the engine stalled. The contact also indicated that gray colored exhaust fumes were present coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Aug 17, 2018 · Engine · 140,000 miles · CA

My car stopped running and then I recieved a letter saying it had a recall on the fuel pump control module. Well we thought that is what would fix the problem but as it turns out now I have to replace the fuel pump itself. After they fixed the part my car started to smell like gasoline and was too scared to drive it.this could have be avoided if they would have not had this recall.

Filed Feb 19, 2018 · Fuel system · 20,000 miles · NV

I have had an issue with a gas smell that arises from the engine compartment for over 4 years-- I was encourage to change my fuel pump by vw dealer-- but that was not the problem. I was encouraged to only put premium grade a gas and fuel injector cleaners which I did repeatedly, unfortunately the smell worsened until the day I went to register my car and I was told that there was a visible fuel leak from under the manifold and it was a slow drip that was evaporating off the engine head. I was told the car could combust at any time. I went to the nearer vw and the problem that no one could figure out for years was a "fuel line to high pressure pump" $ 399 total-- I no longer have this fuel smell. But based on my research there are thousands of vw's all models with the same issue .the fuel smell was noted the year after I purchased the car with 20,000 miles and the hose gave out at 70,000 miles. I believe this is a reportable incident for a possible recall.

Filed Dec 9, 2017 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · NV

For this recall notice 20ae- fuel pump control module there is not a repair available yet. Its been 3 months and how is that not enough time to have a remedy available? When will there be a repair available?! This is the vehicle I use and for the safety of my family I do not want to drive something that has potential to harm us even cause death?!!!!!! This summer there was gas fumes leaking and we had the fuel pump repaired and it costed u $700!! Is this related?! Vw is ridiculous. We are constantly getting recall notices!!!

Filed Jul 31, 2017 · Fuel system · 83,973 miles · FL

Strong smell of gas. Gas leak. Removed the fuel pump shields and covers to find the top of the fuel pump had a small crack.

Filed Oct 30, 2016 · Fuel system · 40,000 miles · NV

The vehicle smells of gasoline all the time and most notably when it is turned off. The smell is strongest in the engine compartment. There are no leaks anywhere and as an afterthought I have changed to premium gas. The dealer changed the fuel pump as a remedy to this issue, but it never fixed the smell. The smell is at the engine compartment and this has occurred for the last year and half -ever since the car reached 40,000 miles and it now has 65,000. The car is getting terrible fuel consumption and I am worried the car is going to self combust at some point while sitting in the garage.

Filed Aug 29, 2016 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · FL

Fuel cap open displayed on instrument cluster, changed to check engine light after a few hundred miles. Filling cap tight, good seal. Smell of fuel exterior to vehicle. Passenger side rear. Removed rear seat and inspected fuel lift pump. Pump plastic housing cracked, leaking fuel whenever engine is running. Fuel leaks from top of pump and drips to exterior of car.

Filed Aug 3, 2016 · Airbags, Engine · TX

Takata recall... How long are we suppose to ride around in a dangerous vehicle in harms way. The recall went out in february of this year and here it is july with no remedy. I need a loaner vehicle or a new vehicle for this death trap I have. I have a terrible gas leak in my fuel line. The gas smell has moved inside of the vehicle and no one can withstand it. Not only is the smell extremely strong, but the gas leak is even more dangerous than the faulty airbags. Insurance companies total vehicles when airbags deploy, but volkswagen thinks it's okay for us to ride around in vehicles with faulty, life threatening airbags and faulty fuel lines. This is unacceptable on so many levels and something has to be done and be done immediately.