2017 Volkswagen GTI: fuel leak

Filed Oct 21, 2025 · Fuel system · HI

Description of the Problem: The fuel pump failed and began spraying gasoline during operation. The malfunction was documented on video by an authorized Volkswagen mechanic and confirmed by a Volkswagen dealership in Honolulu, Hawaii. The component is available for inspection if required. Safety Risk: The failure caused pressurized gasoline to spray within the engine compartment, presenting a serious fire and explosion hazard. This defect posed a danger to the driver, passengers, and others nearby due to potential ignition of leaked fuel. Reproduction and Inspection: The condition was reproduced and confirmed by both an independent authorized Volkswagen mechanic and a Volkswagen dealership in Honolulu. The issue has not yet been inspected by Volkswagen of America, insurance representatives, or police authorities. Warning Signs or Prior Symptoms: A strong smell of gasoline inside the passenger cabin was present prior to discovery of the leak. No dashboard warning lights or error messages appeared. Summary: Fuel pump failure caused gasoline to spray under pressure. The problem was verified by an authorized VW mechanic and dealership in Honolulu, HI. The defective component remains available for inspection. Immediate safety risk due to potential ignition of fuel vapors.

Filed Oct 13, 2025 · Fuel system · HI

On October 13, 2025, while driving my 2017 Volkswagen GTI, I noticed a strong odor of gasoline inside and around the vehicle. After parking and inspecting the car, I observed a large pool of gasoline forming in front of the rear passenger-side wheel well. This poses a serious safety risk due to the potential for fire or explosion from fuel leakage. This is the second time my vehicle has experienced gasoline leaking from this same area. The issue appears to originate from a component in or near the fuel system (potentially the fuel line, rollover valve, or suction jet pump assembly), but the specific part has not yet been confirmed. The vehicle is currently at Honolulu Volkswagen for inspection, and the affected components are available for review upon request. At this time, no warning lights, dashboard messages, or prior symptoms appeared before the leak occurred. The odor of gasoline was the first sign of the issue. I believe this recurring fuel leak presents a significant fire hazard and warrants further investigation by Volkswagen and the federal safety agency.

Filed Aug 12, 2025 · Fuel system · OH

I had fuel leaking from my carbon canister. I was driving the previous day and noticed a gasoline smell. I thought it was something I ran over. The next day, while performing errands, I noticed the smell even more. Then I exited the vehicle to see the fuel pouring out of the car. The dealership has it now.

Filed Dec 22, 2024 · Fuel system · FL

Earlier in 2024, Volkswagen of America issued a recall for the Suction Jet Pump, on the 14th of December i went to VW of Pompano Beach in Florida, to get the recall done, however, after they delivered back the car, it started to leak fuel after i put gas on it. On December 17th I took it again to the dealer to get it fixed and they gave me back the vehicle on December 19th. On [XXX] I put gas on the vehicle and it started to leak fuel again and this time it was way worse than before. I accuse the dealer of being responsible of performing a bad job on the recall as the vehicle had never leaked fuel before I had the recall done. I have the vehicle since February 2024. It worries me that there is a big possibility that the car can catch on fire if by any reason there is a spark near to me or there is any thing that can trigger the fuel to ignite. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6

Filed Jul 29, 2024 · Fuel system · 49,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping. In addition, the contact stated while refueling, the fuel leaked out onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V110000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Aug 9, 2022 · Fuel system · 22,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated upon pulling into a parking spot, the vehicle started sputtering. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pushed the vehicle into the parking spot. The contact noticed that gas was leaking from the fuel tank onto the ground. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.

Filed May 7, 2021 · Fuel system · NV

The fuel tank and charcoal canister in this vehicle have had to be replaced twice, once by the dealer I purchased from (weeks prior to purchase) and again not even a week after purchase. It was reported that the charcoal canister flooded while fueling, however I never top off my vehicles. This issues seems to be common in this particular make and model. I noticed it by smell at first, but didn't investigate until I noticed a significant decline in my fuel level overnight, while parked. Once I began to investigate I noticed a fuel leak near the fueling door at the rear passenger side of the vehicle.

Filed Apr 9, 2021 · Fuel system · 34,000 miles · PR

Fuel tank would not accept refueling. When checked out was found that tank was leaking gas. Car was taken to the dealer and they stated the car was out of warranty and acknowledged the fuel tank was leaking gasoline. The car has never been involved in an accident of any type.

Filed Oct 12, 2020 · Fuel system · 35,000 miles · FL

First noticed strong fuel smell coming from rear passenger side wheel well. Fuel smell dissipated after around 45 minutes. The next time I drove the car, it began bucking as if there was a fuel pressure error. By the time I limped the car into my driveway, fuel was pouring out of the same wheel well. The car has leaked fuel on two more occasions since then. I've since found out that this is a known issue that volkswagen addressed in safety recall 20y6. Faulty elements in the fuel tank are causing gasoline to purge into the evap system and then leak through the evap canister, down onto the wheel well. Vw apparently made a business decision not to include 2017 golfs in that recall, despite being identical cars. A quick look through these complaints or in various volkswagen forums will show that this issue is common and popping up in more and more 2017 cars at around 35k miles.

Filed Jul 15, 2020 · Fuel system · 33,500 miles · OH

7-3-2020: drove car in drive mode and sport mode throughout the afternoon, stopped to talk to someone and car sat on a flat surface, idling when suddenly there was gasoline leaking out of the rear right wheel well. Parked the car for the night, had no more leakage. 7-4-2020: drove to vw dealer/service about 20 minutes away in drive mode, did not have replication of the gasoline leak. 7-6-2020: vw called and said they couldn't replicate the problem. He said they drove it, had it idle, put it on a flat and an angled surface, looked at everything while it was on a lift.. Saw nothing. I was out of town so I picked the car up on 7-13-2020. 7-13-2020: picked up car and drove half a mile to gas station to fill up. Car immediately would not allow fuel to be added, popping the gas handle lever every half gallon. I called vw and he said to try another pump. I didn't have time to continue checking so I drove the car, in drive mode, and had no problem. 7-15-2020: finally had time to try another gas pump, had the same issue with car not allowing gas to be filled, popping gas handle lever again every half gallon. Decided to take it back to vw. Briefly put the car in sport mode and felt like the car was starved of fuel. Had my husband follow behind me to vw. Decided to put it into sports mode about a mile from vw and husband called me within seconds to tell me my vw was leaking fuel, varying from a steady drip to stream. Half a mile up the road I pulled into vw service and fuel was legit gushing out, creating a puddle the size of a small baby pool, were there not a drain for it to drain into in the service garage. Currently awaiting word about diagnosis.

Filed Jun 10, 2020 · Engine · 90,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 volkswagen gti. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel at a rate of one gallon of fuel every five minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the charcoal canister and suction pump needed to be replaced. Chapman volkswagen of tucson (4500 e 22nd st, tucson, az 85711) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000.