2007 Volkswagen Passat: fuel pump failure

Filed Jul 20, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · MA

The timing belt is terrible on this vehicle. This is the same model and engine as the last recall but mine didn’t qualify because it is a 2007 not a 2008. The belt is and chain are completely unstable and prone to catastrophic failure that can happen anytime while driving especially on the highway. This could cause a huge accident. There is also a major issue with the fuel pumps and the hoses. My fuel tank is leaking gas above 3/4 of a tank and can cause a severe fire even if someone dropped a lit cigarette under the car while I am driving.

Filed Jun 11, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · MA

To start off, this car has common failures of the High Pressure Fuel Pump Cam Follower. This poses serious risk of damage to the engine when the follower is blown throw and the car goes into limp mode and if this happens on road it could be catastrophic. There were no warnings that this was the issue besides researching videos on YouTube while getting a fuel pressure code to find out the cam follower was completely blown throw which means my engine has MANY METAL pieces inside of my engine. If I did not catch this soon the next failure would’ve been the CAMSHAFT. The camshaft going bad at and given moment could also be catastrophic on the road and possibly even spark a fire. Another issue is with the timing chain on specific FSI engines. If this chain snaps mid drive then your engine could potentially blow in the middle of the road causing an accident. This problem is known by Volkswagen and they have yet to take serious action in regards to this safety hazard. Another potential for catastrophic events is the wiring harness specifically the one that runs under the Vacuum pump. These wires are covered in oil from the vacuum pump being prone to leaking and any fluid that goes on top of it. I also discovered that near my ECU to that wiring harness there was a spot of gasoline in which I was able to determine when I smelt the fluid with a glove on of course. This year make and model of Volkswagen can cause serious harm to those driving ESPECIALLY on the high way. The wiring harness and all components around it soak with oil and when you take off the manifold fuel also gets all over it even when you try to prevent it as much as you can. This has caused increased idle in my vehicle while driving with and EPC light that makes the car stall out of no where. If it happened when I was turning my wheel it could’ve caused an accident on the road or even a driver to have road rage behind me. Please help myself and fellow Passat owners of this year stay safe.

Filed Apr 19, 2022 · Fuel system · TX

While I was operating the vehicle the vehicle stopped in the middle of the street. It was told to me it's the fuel system. The car has been diagnosed back in November of 2021. The fuel pump is not getting fire to the other.

Filed Sep 9, 2019 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen passat. While driving 55 MPH, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. After the contact inspected under and around the vehicle, he lifted up the rear passenger seat and noticed that the fuel pump flange on the top of the fuel pump was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Apr 4, 2019 · Fuel system · 211,000 miles · VA

On a tuesday or wednesday in early june 2017, I was accelerating from about 20 miles/h to 40 miles/hour on braddock road eastbound while on its bridge crossing the capital beltway (I-495 in va) when the vehicle suddenly jolted forward. No other indicators went on at the time, but the check engine light illuminated the next time I started the vehicle. I took the vehicle to vw of fredericksburg (va) for diagnosis and repair. At the time, it was on its first replacement low pressure fuel pump/control module set that was installed at priority vw of chester, va, in late september 2014. Replication of the june 2017 problem took just a day in the shop, but diagnosing the core issue and replacing the associated parts took another 5 weeks. The fuel pump and control module had to be replaced under another recall, plus a portion of the 1st replacement fuel pump lodged in the fuel line running from the fuel tank to the engine. That required replacement of several fuel lines and associated fuel system components. The relevant portion of the final bill totaled over $2000. The $470 portion covering the low pressure fuel pump and its control module were taken care of by vw of america, but the $1500-1600 portion covering the rest of the fueling system was not.

Filed Aug 22, 2018 · Fuel system · 124,000 miles · PA

I purchased the vehicle from a used car dealer on 7/26. I test drove it and everything was running smoothly. The vehicle had 124k miles. I bought the car in las vegas, nv with the intent on taking it to california for my teenage daughter to have in college. On 7,30, I was driving and the vehicle would not accelerate ast 20, like it was placed in neutral. This occured in the evening so I could not call anyone. I coasted off the road. Turned the vehicle off, then restarted and it worked fine. I looked on this website and saw there were recalls for the fuel pump module. I called a dealership who couldn't do it until late august. Findlay volkswagen scheduled me for 8/6. I was leaving town so I left the vehicle with family. I picked the vehicle up on 8/17 and headed to california. The same thing occured twice while on the road. We called a local vw dealer, they said it would cost $144 just to look at it. I took it to a local mechanic who tested the vehicle and said it the actual fuel pump. I contacted volkswagen corporate, who were very responsive but can not help. Here I am, with a vehicle that could stall on the road, causing an accident that can harm or kill others. Volkswagen knows its the faulty module that can cause the pump to fail, but leaves customers high and dry to have to replace the pump. My daughter saved her own money to buy a reliable vehicle and now we have to fork over more money. No engine lights are on. It's disappointing and sad.

Filed Jun 23, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 152,000 miles · FL

My car was driving fine until feb 2018 after I get it back from getting the suspension redone. After driving it 20 miles my car stops running as I am driving through a major road leaving the military base. I get it towed to the volkswagen dealership and they state that the high pressure fuel pump had failed (after 2 months of fixing my regular fuel pump) causing the engine to loose compression and now they said I need to pour in a new engine and new high pressure fuel pump and a turbo that was scraping metal shavings into my engine as well.

Filed May 4, 2018 · Fuel system · TX

There is an outstanding safety recall that opened 08-16-2017 involving the fuel pump control module. Volkswagen says a repair is not yet available - after nine months! This is unacceptable.

Filed Mar 7, 2018 · 170,000 miles · VA

Fuel pump recall is still pending - been almost a year...! No crash or anything happened - just checking why it takes so long.

Filed Feb 10, 2018 · Fuel system · FL

The smell of gasoline inside the car is unbearable, I saw leaks from the bottom, running down the gas tank, so I removed the back seat, and found that the top of the fuel pump was cracked in many parts, and fuel comes out, non stop, through those cracks. This is not supposed to happen with the fuel pumps. It is an extremely dangerous issue, specially when the electrical connexion are right there. A little spark can be catastrophic. A few years ago, volvo had a recall on this exact issue. I think vw should do it also. God knows how many lives are in danger right now. Mostly children that ride in the back seats. I am trying to cover the cracks with a paste, but it seems it is not working. The gasoline keeps coming out even when the car is parked and off for a long time, I disconnected the pump, and it does not stop. I did not take pictures before I put the paste, but even with the paste, the gas is coming out through it.

Filed Dec 17, 2017 · Fuel system · 155,765 miles · NJ

We asked jack daniels to fix the fuel pump as we received notice of the recall. They said they could not do it. Our car now bucks at high speeds, particularly when driving uphill. What should we do? We do not think the car is safe to drive.

Filed Nov 6, 2017 · Fuel system · OH

I contacted the volkswagen headquarters concerning a recall notice for, a fuel pump module and was informed the part was not available at this time. According to the recall this part could result interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump, drained battery, fuel pump running continuously and loss of power while vehicle is in motion resulting in possible injury or crash. I am already experiencing trouble with driving this vehicle. The company suggested to pay for the repairs and I would be reimbursed. I am not in a position to due that monetarily. I believe the company should provide a temporary replacement until this matte is resolved. This is the second recall for this vehicle, the first was airbags which was replaced, thank you for your assistance concerning this matter.