Make:volkswagen model: passat year:2000 streaming gasoline leak inboard of the rear quarter panel on the passenger side when the engine starts. After operating for a time (20 min or more) the leak stops and does not reappear until the car has been sitting for several days without running. This condition was first reported to vw hiley about 3 years ago. They checked it out and could find nothing. I had seen occasional leaks since but this time scared me because it was so much that my gas gauge moved as a result. I was headed to work which is about 20 minutes away. By the time I got there the leak had stopped. Today is july 5th 2011. It was sitting since july 1st 2011.
2000 Volkswagen Passat: wrong fuel gauge reading
14 of the 507 complaints about the 2000 Volkswagen Passat describe wrong fuel gauge reading.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 44,270
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Wrong fuel gauge reading by model year
- 20161
- 20153
- 20141
- 20131
- 20121
- 20091
- 20082
- 20071
- 20042
- 20033
- 20021
- 200112
- 200014
- 19993
- 19982
- 19971
- 19951
- 19911
- 19901
What owners say
The fuel gauge reads full when, in fact, it is not. This vehicle has only received 93 octane gasoline per the manufacturer's requirements and no additives or other chemicals have been added to the fuel tank.
Fuel level sending unit reading wrong causing fuel to run out causing a hazardous situation on the road. This is identified in 01v157000. My car is vw passat glx 2000 listed on the campaign, but manufacturer and dealer say not included in this campaign. I need to cover the repair myself which is a shame. Old part is available.
The fuel sending unit of my vehicle does not operate correctly. The gas guage continuously registers as half-full whether or not the tank is full w/gas. This is not ony a nuisance but dangerous as there is the potential to run out of fuel on the highway and/or in rural areas.
Beginning approximately 14 months ago the fuel gauge began acting erratically - showing less fuel in the tank than actually existed. Currently (12/04) after a complete fill-up, my gas gauge shows 3/4 full. Once the fuel gauge indicates slightly less than 1/4 tank remaining, the actual amount in the tank is approximately 1.3 gallons. I now have to regularly monitor the mileage I have driven on each tank to make sure I do not run out of fuel before filling up.
The dealerships stated recall 01v157000 concerning fuel sending unit expired, and dealership will not repair the vehicle free of charge. Lithia auto group, 775‑852‑3300, reno,nevada. *ak
The fuel gauge indicated fuel wan the vehicle, however there was no fuel and the vehicle ran out of gas. The vehicle was not included in recall number. 01v157000.
After the dealership performed the fuel sending recall 01v157000 repairs the fuel gauge failed to work. The fuel gauge was working prior to having repairs done. Dealership indicated that the fuel pump was causing the fuel gauge not to work.
2000 vw passat 4 motion ran out of gas while gauge showed fuel. Upon checking I discovered there was a safety recall for this problem issued oct. 2001. I took the car to the dealership and they attempted to fix the problem but when I got the car back the gauge did not work at all. I took it back immediately and they said I would have to bring it back another time after they called tech support. When I took it back they said it needed a fuel pump (the fuel pump has a fuel sending unit built in). The recall stated that there are 3 sending units in the tank and any one of them can give trouble. The dealership is refusing to do any more work under the recall. I have called the vw customer relations dept but they refuse to help me. What can I do? Can you help me? The dealership is pete moore vw pensacola fl.
I purchased a vw 2000 passat in 5/00. I never received a recall 01v157000 notification on my car. This recall was for passats manufactured from 9/99 to 12/00 affecting 70,000 vehicles where this is a faulty fuel gauge system problem. It's from sulfur deposits in the fuel tank which causes the fuel gauge to read full when it is not and even close to empty. I've been experiencing this problem. My vehicle has been about a quarter tank full or half full and fuel gauge consistenly shows full. I'm still having this problem. I have not gone to a dealer yet because I wanted to call vw directly at 800‑822‑8987. I was informed since my VIN # was not on vw's list for recall notification that it does not apply to my car. Is there any way you can help or provide assistance with this problem? I feel I do have this problem mentioned in the recall. Again my fuel gauge consistenly displays full when car is half-full or near emply. This is a major concern and I feel a safety issue. Thank you!
Defective fuel gauge and temp. Gauge causing to replace entire instrument cluster.
I have a '00 volkswagen passat. The fuel gauge has not worked adequately since soon after I purchased the vehicle "new" in july/august '00. During the time the vehicle was under warranty I brought the vehicle in for service twice due to this defect. It was temporarily replaced and soon after warranty expiration the problem recurred. I have not had a workable fuel gauge on this vehicle for at least two years. I understand that the vw '00 4 motion model was recalled for a similar problem and I urge a recall to be made for all '00 passats.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen is recalling 412,000 my 1999-2005 passat (5th generation) vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and produced after june 14, 1999. These vehicles may have an underbody heat shield that can become damaged. In addition, affected vehicles with automatic or manual transmissions may have a fuel line (1.8t engines only) or fuel tank ventilation valve (4motion/all wheel drive only) that can leak due to fracture.
- Risk
- A heat shield that may contact the exhaust system can result in a vehicle fire. In addition, a fuel leak from a fuel line or fuel tank ventilation valve, in the presence of an ignition source, can lead to a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install additional underbody heat shields on vehicles with automatic transmissions to cover the possibly damaged areas and flash all 1.8t engines with a precautionary software update. Dealers will also inspect and adjust the fuel line routing on 1.8t vehicles and the fuel tank ventilation valve on 4motion/all wheel drive vehicles, and replace components if necessary free of charge. The recall began on june 13, 2008. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.
Recall number 08V156000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- On some passenger vehicles, the fuel tank filler neck can suffer abrasion damage if the rear tire goes flat and the vehicle is driven until the tire disintegrates.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage can occur increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will fit passat vehicles with a new wheel house liner that will better protect the car's filler neck. Jetta vehicles will be fitted with a different metal shield designed to enhance abrasion protection in the event of tire disintegration. Owner notification began june 13, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.
Recall number 02V026000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Sulfur in fuel interacts with certain additives found in widely available gasoline causing sulfur to become deposited on the contact points of three fuel sending units mounted inside the fuel tank. This could cause the fuel gauge to read full while the fuel tank may not in fact be full or could be empty.
- Risk
- Running out of fuel without warning while the fuel gauge indicates that there is sufficient fuel in the tank lead to safety problems.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the existing fuel level sending units and replace them with fuel level sending units using a new alloy composed of gold, silver, and a small amount of nickel, which will not chemically react with sulfur. Vw/audi will also call back vehicles that were repaired under a previous recall last june in order to install the updated fuel sending units the federal safety agency 00v137/audi lb). Owner notification began may 1, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1‑866‑892‑2834.
Recall number 01V157000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2000 Volkswagen Passat fuel gauge
Is wrong fuel gauge reading a common problem on the 2000 Volkswagen Passat?
14 of 507 owner complaints about the 2000 Volkswagen Passat (3%) mention wrong fuel gauge reading. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Volkswagen Passat?
There are 3 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Volkswagen Passat
ABS 181Ball joint 44Check engine light 28Fire or smoke 23Stalling 16Brake failure 15Fuel leak 14Won't start 9Engine failure 8Power windows 8Hesitation 7Loss of power 7Airbag light 6Headlights 6Fuel pump 5Fuel smell 5Tire blowout 5
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