2011 Volkswagen Jetta: fuel leak

Filed Dec 17, 2015 · Fuel system · 72,000 miles · MI

High pressure fuel pump failure july 2015, was driving at highway speed when glow plug indicator started flashing, pulled off highway and car stalled in highway off-ramp intersection. Pushed car out of intersection to side shoulder. Car towed to fox vw of rochester hills mi. Vw authorized warranty claim on replacement of entire fuel system. Repair was completed and car returned. Car smelled of diesel in the interior compartment. Smell did not lessen after 1 week even with windows open to air out. Returned vehicle to fox vw. Fox vw stated that there was a spill at the access to the fuel pump sending unit under the seat. The spill was cleaned up and vehicle returned. Diesel smell was less. Fast forward 3 months to november 2015, returned car for extended warranty service for glow plug replacement at purchasing dealer in pennsylvania (three rivers vw), dealer service technicians discovered and documented multiple fuel system leaks with incorrectly installed components. Fuel was present on top of engine, high pressure fuel pump housing and fuel filter housing. Traveled in this car with newborn daughter and 4yo son multiple times with long road trips in the time from the fuel smell complaint to three rivers vw finding the leaking fuel. Three rivers vw repaired vehicle with authorization from vw america.

Filed Jun 18, 2013 · Fuel system · 35,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta wagon. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the coil light illuminated. The vehicle then stalled and the contact smelled fuel inside the vehicle. The contact pulled over and exited to inspect the vehicle. The contact then noticed a fuel leak on the ground and on the engine. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2011 · Fuel system · 17,000 miles · CA

On 9/9/2011 while driving on ca 91 fwy, I started noticing abnormal drop in the fuel tank, by monitoring my dashboard, at the time I had half tank of fuel. I stopped the car on a safe location, and discovered a fuel leakage underneath the trunk. The fuel was completely drained, and I had to call for volkswagen road side assistance to tow the vehicle to the nearest dealer. The vehicle was towed to a volkswagen dealer in garden grove, ca. The dealer investigated it the problem, and acknowledged that the problem was due to probable assembly line fault. The dealer ordered new parts, and fixed the problem, unfortunately, the fuel smell still exist, but I can't see leakage.

Filed Sep 12, 2011 · Fuel system · 20,061 miles · NC

Crack in supply line to #2 injector. Fuel spray all over back of engine/engine compartment and onto ground while driving, fuel mist/film all over back of car. "engine control failure" warning light came on. Stopped to investigate, noticed diesel smell, but didn't see anything else (it was dark). Restarted, light no longer illuminated. After about 2 miles, light came back on along with "check engine" warning light. I was close to home, so I came on to the house. There I noticed a stronger diesel smell, the film on the back of the car. Got flashlight and noticed the fuel dripping and the fuel in the engine compartment. Called vw 24 hour roadside assistance and had the car towed to nearest dealer on the next morning, a saturday. Their diagnosis (monday) was cracked fuel line. I asked which cylinder/injector, she said #2. I asked them to save parts and to document and informed them that there was an investigation. The repair should be completed by end of day on tuesday. Part had to be over-nighted from somewhere else.

Filed Aug 10, 2011 · Fuel system · 9,622 miles · CA

While driving on the highway we started to smell diesel fuel. When we stopped we noticed fuel dripping from the car. Volkswagen was contacted to come tow the car to the nearest dealer. Before they would tow the car they requested that I have the fire department come out and certify the car safe to tow. Once the dealer diagnosed the problem they stated one of my o rings had weekend causing a #2 injector line leak. They replaced the part, cleaned up the car and returned it to me.

Filed Aug 8, 2011 · Fuel system · 3,600 miles · CA

Fuel leaking out of injectors volkswagen 2011 jetta sport wagon tdi

Filed Jul 11, 2011 · Fuel system · 7,764 miles · NY

Fuel leak on vw jetta tdi dealer changed line and injector on #2 cylinder.

Filed Jun 2, 2011 · Fuel system · 6,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta sportwagen. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that fuel injector line number two exploded and was leaking fuel onto the engine. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed the failed engine would be sent to one of their facilities in germany to be inspected. The failure and current miles were 6,000. Updated 07/20/11*lj updated 08/01/11

Filed May 17, 2011 · Fuel system · 6,849 miles · NC

After driving at highway speeds for 1 hour a significant amount of smoke was observed coming from the engine compartment after we stopped. Prior to stopping, the engine was running roughly with some reduced power. There was a strong smell of diesel fuel outside car and inside car. Vehicle was towed to dealer. Leaking solid fuel line to fuel injector #2 diagnosed and replaced. Photo's of defective part are available. Fuel was leaking onto hot engine and exhaust system creating a potential fire risk.

Filed Apr 20, 2011 · Fuel system · 2,470 miles · TX

There's a fuel leak coming from the top of the (tdi) engine that I can confirm, but I was unable to see exactly from what part. It's leaking about a third to a half cup of fuel per min. I had the vehicle towed to the dealer. Waiting for results.

Filed Apr 13, 2011 · Fuel system · 5,074 miles · IL

After exiting highway, I noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The engine temp. Was normal so I drove straight to my dealership. When I arrived I noticed a strong smell of diesel fuel. The dealer took the car immediately and investigated, they found a fuel leak caused by a pinhole in the fuel line at the #2 injector. They repaired the problem and returned the car the next day. Updated 2/8/12

Filed Apr 2, 2011 · Fuel system · 4,500 miles · MA

I have a 2011 vw jetta sedan, purchased in january of 2011. I had a fuel injector failure, causing diesel fuel to spray within the engine compartment of my vehicle and fuel to leak onto the roadway as I was driving. There was no vehicle warning lights indicating any failure or leakage other than a fuel smell. When I parked my car in my driveway and turned off the vehicle my husband noticed fuel leaking out of the vehicle. I am very concerned about the safety of this vehicle as the vehicle and I could have caught on fire at any time.