the federal safety agency Recall 24V‑110 (VW 20UF). The vehicle is in Limp Mode and experiencing low oil pressure symptoms. It is also subject to Recall 24V‑110, which identifies a fire risk due to fuel leakage. Despite the safety hazard, the local Volkswagen dealership has refused to perform the recall repair or diagnose the vehicle, stating it is at their 'discretion.' I am reporting a failure by the manufacturer and the dealer to remedy an active safety defect, leaving me with an unsafe, undriveable vehicle."
2016 Volkswagen GTI: fuel leak
5 of the 67 complaints about the 2016 Volkswagen GTI describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Fuel leak by model year
What owners say
Fuel is leaking from near the gas tank when the car is running and creates a puddle- I took my car to the local VW dealership in February to get the Suction Jet Pump Recall completed.
The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen GTI. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V110000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of fuel leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a fuel leak coming from the fuel tank suction pump. The contact was informed that the fuel tank suction pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. VIN tool confirms part not available.
The car on is leaking gasoline from back of the gas tank, the car vas in motion and I smell gasoline from my car and may cause a fire because is near the wheel.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 volkswagen gti. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel near the rear passenger side wheel well. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298 or Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V‑647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V‑647.
Recall number 24V110000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system.
- Risk
- As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298, Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 20Y6 and 20Y5. This recall has been fully superseded by recall 24V‑110.
Recall number 16V647000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2016 Volkswagen GTI fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 2016 Volkswagen GTI?
5 of 67 owner complaints about the 2016 Volkswagen GTI (7%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 2017.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2016 Volkswagen GTI?
There are 2 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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