2004 Volkswagen Jetta: fuel leak

Filed Aug 25, 2015 · Fuel system · 220,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while having the vehicle serviced by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the vehicle was leaking fuel into the engine compartment. An independent mechanic stated that the tandem pump became inoperable and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 220,000. Updated 10/9/15 *ln the consumer believed his vehicle should have been included in the fuel system recall. However, his production year was not included. Updated 04/11/16.*jb

Filed Jan 8, 2013 · Fuel system · 172,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that a fuel odor was being emitted from the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was found that fuel was leaking around the area of the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and informed the contact that the diesel fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and although the part number for the failed component was the same as in the recall, the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v586000 (fuel system, diesel). The failure and current mileages were 172,000.

Filed Jun 5, 2010 · Fuel system · FL

On march 25, 2007, I woke up to a strong fuel leakage odor, seeking for air, almost finding it impossible to breathe properly, forcing me to evacuate my house at late hours of the night the gas smell was coming from my car in the garage. I called dealer, explained matter. Dealer told me my car was no longer under warranty for this kind of service/or repair. The car had 49,419 miles and was 4 years old but volkswagen warranty is covered for 50,000 miles or 5 years whichever occurs first. I called volkswagen but they only confirmed the dealer's statement. Took car to local shop, they replaced fuel tank and fuel pump on march 26, 2007, cost $754.11. Three months after the strong gas smell came back only difference the engine light came on and smell was not as strong. I took car to a different shop on may 22, 2008 they repaired gas tank and fuel pump seal costing me $316.20. This april received a letter from volkswagen for faulty catalytic converter, researched connection to potential gas leak and found in disbelief the gas leak recall on 2005, which I was not notified in 2005 or 2007.

Filed May 29, 2009 · Fuel system · 64,000 miles · TX

Electronic fuel pump cracks and leaks fuel onto live electrical connections to fuel pump located under rear passenger seat. By time you smell gas inside of vehicle, gas has puddled about 1/4" deep on the electrical connections powering the fuel pump. Dealer warns not to drive due to risk of fire or explosion. Happened first in may of 2007 at 64,000 miles. Vw unconcerned and did not remedy. Happened again may of 2009 at 96,000 miles. Vw again unconcerned. I assume it must be safe to drive. Does somebody have to die first?

Filed Nov 10, 2008 · Fuel system · 69,990 miles · MT

Car was smelling of gas. Looked under car and found gas leaking from underneath car. Took it to car dealership and they said the fuel pump had two small pin holes in it. Replaced it at no cost.

Filed May 1, 2007 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen jetta tdi. The contact smelled diesel fuel inside the cab and found diesel fuel leaking under the fuel pump. The dealer had not diagnosed the failure. However, recall #04v586000 was related to this failure. The current and failure mileage were 70,000.

Filed Jun 13, 2006 · Fuel system · 57,000 miles · IL

I bought a used 2004 jetta tdi at d'arcy volkswagen of joliet il. On february 2005. My tandem pump has failed and is significantly leaking fuel. I took it to lou backrodt volkswagen of rockford il, and I received an estimate on the total cost. I did my own research and found out that this my automobile and pump is covered under a recall campaign vy (04v‑586) with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v586000 and document number rcrit-04v586-7306.pdf. I talked to vw customer service (ticket number 60206323) and they refuse to cover the cost which can be proved with your letter rcrit-04v586-7306.pdf. I need for vw to cover the overall cost of this repair since it is a defect that has been recalled by vw. I never received a letter of notification since I am the second owner of the vehicle. Vehicle VIN # is 3vwsr69mx4090734, which is within the ranges covered in letter rcrit-04v586-7306 page 1 of 16, vehicle identification number ranges. Please help me resolve this situation.