Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle after being parked overnight, he noticed a fuel odor. The contact stated that the fuel tank was half empty after being refilled. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic and was informed that the seam in the fuel tank was fractured which caused the fuel leak. The fuel tank was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
2000 Volkswagen Passat: fuel leak
14 of the 507 complaints about the 2000 Volkswagen Passat describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 90,000
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Fuel leak by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen passat. The contact smelled fuel inside and outside the vehicle. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered fuel leaking under the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v156000 (fuel system), but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 49,000. Updated 11/01/16
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the transmission was fractured and there was fuel leaking. The contact stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v156000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery). The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.
I kept noticing a smell of gasoline. One morning when I backed up and looked forward there was a puddle. I got out, bent down and smelled it. It was gas. I backed up a little more and there was another small puddle. It also was gas. When I first saw the puddles of gas I called volkswagen and was told there was no recall for this and that any recall that was on my vehicle has been complete (nothing to do with the fuel leak). Just this past week (5/2/15) I noticed the same smell. This time I could actually see the fuel leaking from the back passenger side and I filmed it on my cell.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was a fuel odor coming from the hood of the vehicle. The contact lifted the hood and noticed that fuel was leaking from the fuel pipe. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.
When I do not use the car after a few days, and then start it, fuel leaks from the rear passenger side of the car. It seems to drip quite a bit at first and comes from the front somewhere. Driving along the first mile you can see the drip continues on the ground. The leak stops and as long as I use the car daily, no leak reappears. When I took it to the dealer a few years ago, they couldn't find the problem because it stopped leaking. I should have left it there a few days I guess. I still have the problem and only after a few days of sitting.
Gasoline is leaking from under the passenger rear side of my 2000 volkswagen passat gls v6; the gasoline is dripping from the heat shield in front of the rear tire. Note that the fuel door / filler neck is on that side. See the excerpt (following) from http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2000/volkswagen/passat/fuel+system complaint number: 10280791: similar to other reports, there is apparently a common defect with older vw passats (mine is a 2000) fuel lines leaking gas when pressurized by the fuel pump. The gas leak occurs in the rubber fuel line near the gas tank and filter. The leak was visible in front of the rear wheel on the passenger side. Mechanics, including the dealer have trouble locating the leak since it appears to be intermittent and only when the car is first started for a minute or so. The leak is significant and typically involves about a cup of gas. It is a fire hazard that should be part of a recall, but apparently is not. This problem seems to be related to the following recall for volkswagens equipped with the 1.8t (turbo) motor or 4motion (awd): 2000 volkswagen passat recall id from the federal safety agency: 08v156000.
Previously repaired fuel leak has recurred, ~18 months later. Leak can be seen when vehicle has been sitting for several hours and is then backed out of garage down inclined driveway. Fuel is leaking from passenger rear wheel area.
Similar to other reports, there is apparently a common defect with older vw passats (mine is a 2000) fuel lines leaking gas when pressurized by the fuel pump. The gas leak occurs in the rubber fuel line near the gas tank and filter. The leak was visible in front of the rear wheel on the passenger side. Mechanics, including the dealer have trouble locating the leak since it appears to be intermittent and only when the car is first started for a minute or so. The leak is significant and typically involves about a cup of gas. It is a fire hazard that should be part of a recall, but apparently is not since the dealer charged me for the diagnosis and repair.
2000 vw passat 1.8t had fuel leak. The car had a fuel leak in the garage which could have caused afire. This is a serious problem. I did some reading and thought it would be covered by a recall. However, the vw dealer charles maund volkswagan indicated that it was not covered by any recall.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen passat. When the contact started the vehicle, there was fuel leakage and smoke appeared from the muffler. She received a recall notice for the fuel system and took the vehicle in for repair. A technician repaired the vehicle, but did not acknowledge the smoke. The contact was informed that there was no failure with the vehicle. She has not driven the vehicle since the repair because she feels it is unsafe. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 156,520.
While backing up out of a parking spot in july of 2004, I began to smell gas very strongly in the cabin of my 2000 v6 passat and immediately stopped and got out to see what was causing the smell. For unknown reasons, the car was randomly and visibly leaking gasoline onto the ground just in front of the fuel filter on the passenger side. It leaked gasoline in puddles and the engine began running 'lean' almost immediately, with significant valve clatter. Due to the serious safety risk posed by the profuse gasoline leak, I immediately turned off the car and had it towed to a reputable vw dealer in a nearby town. Upon inspection at the dealer, the fuel line had clearly split on the top side just in front of the fuel filter....for no apparent reason. I submitted a complaint and a reimbursement request to volkswagen of america re. This issue, due to the significant safety risk and repair cost created by the fuel leak. Unfortunately, vw ultimately refused to stand by their product citing the age and mileage of the car. At the time, the car was 3 years old and had just over 55k miles. I paid over $700 to have the line replaced, plus towing fees, and vw provided exactly $0 in reimbursement. This episode is on record with vwoa and with martens vw in bethesda, md. Feel free to contact me or vw directly for more details.
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 leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 2000 Volkswagen Passat?
14 of 507 owner complaints about the 2000 Volkswagen Passat (3%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
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 gauge 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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