2009 Volkswagen Passat: fuel pump failure

Filed Dec 13, 2024 · Fuel system · AZ

On [XXX], a MIDAS shop found an alleged crack in the front part of the gas tank on the upper part of the tank by the floor board. The manager also stated that it could be a plastic seal from the fuel pump on the top part of the tank. The tank is located next to the exhaust system. My 2009 VW CC 4-Motion only has 122,xxx miles on it. I could see a wet spot and presumed I smelled gas but was not sure. He gave me a printout of what the cost would be to repair the system. I told him I would be filing a report with the federal safety agency. I then called Lunde's VW, W. Bell Rd., Peoria, AZ. I talked to a Tyler Rodriquez and he said there were no recalls and VW could not warrant the problem. I told him I would be filing a report with the federal safety agency and he did not respond to me. Both places were quite fast to elicit repairs from their business. Only MIDAS pointed out the exhaust pipes being near the gas tank. Approximately six years ago I had been to another VW dealership in Phoenix about my gas gauge needle not working properly and I was sold a gas cap to fix the problem. The problem has been a recurring one and my gas mileage fluctuates. This situation reminds me of the mid-1970s problem with the Ford Pinto gas tanks, which I believe was never resolved. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jun 30, 2020 · Fuel system · 101,000 miles · TX

Fuel pump has gone out. Volkswagen indicates my particular car doesn't qualify under the recall for the recall report 17v‑509. This is an obvious issue with the 2009 passat.

Filed Feb 15, 2020 · Airbags, Engine · 75,000 miles · SC

Recall update: currently, intake manifold needs to be repaired-engine light on-cost $1400.00. Took car to dealership for fuel pump was told it was replaced but would not give evidence that it was. Side frontal air bag never replaced-was told by dealership did not need it.

Filed Jan 28, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 118,500 miles · FL

The car has stalled multiple times while driving. Lights pop on and the fuel pump is the error code, along with misfires. I have had at least a dozen or more close calls with the stall out and failure to start up, and at least 2-3 times I have almost been seriously injured or killed due to the stall out. It stalls when its in motion or even when it is parked and is starting up.

Filed Jan 5, 2020 · Driver assistance, Engine · CA

The vehicle has issues with the fuel pump , intake & cylinders . I was able to change the fuel pump but noticed online the vehicle has been recalled for these same issues . When turning the car on and driving it turns off and hardening the steering wheel

Filed Oct 14, 2019 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · GA

Fuel pump cracked, and placement of pump caused gasoline to pool underneath back seat inside the car, right under where my 4 year olds car seat is. Tech started we are extremely lucky that it didnt catch on fire, because it was basically a bomb directly underneath him that could have gone off anytime the car was turned on or running. Only found out about it when I took it to get the fuel pump module replaced, and only found out about that recall when the car started stalling out while driving. It is now at volkswagen of macon waiting on parts for a $1,000 repair. We are going to get rid of the car because we are not putting my son back in a car where that is even possible.

Filed Sep 13, 2018 · Fuel system · 102,272 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen passat. The contact noticed a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle and a fuel leak underneath the vehicle. The dealer (southern volkswagen greenbrier, 1248 s military hwy, chesapeake, va 23320, (757) 424-4689) indicated that they previously repaired the vehicle per the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline) when the fuel pump control module was replaced; however, there was a fuel leak after the recall repair was performed. The dealer indicated that the fuel pump may need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,272.

Filed Aug 17, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 105,000 miles · MD

3 different occasions my car would loose power and shut down on the highway. I had it towed and all three times they stated it was different things and that they had to take steps in replacing good parts to find the bad ones. Just to find out that it was the fuel pump control module that they thought it was the whole time. Now there is a recall on it. Which I have summitted the paper work and they conveniently cannot find. This past weekend my car wouldn't turn over at all when I tried to start it in a parking lot so I had it towed for the 4th time in 2.5years. They are claiming that the engine motor is bad and it would cost $7500.00 to replace. The technician cannot find any oil leaks nd claim there was only about a half of court of oil in the motor. I had the oil changed less than 2 months prior and both volkswagen and my mechanic said that there is no way it could of run for that long on half a court of oil and should hold 5.6 quarts. Which leads to the motor eating so to speak the oil. ( a bad engine) although I spent over $20'000.00 on this vehicle and have had all these issues volkswagen is telling me that they will not help at all with repairing the engine. That I will have to eat the $9000.00 still owed on the vehicle. Words cannot describe how disappointed I am with the customer service by volkswagen.

Filed Jul 17, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 110,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen passat. While operating the vehicle, a very strong odor of fuel was present inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (north park volkswagen, 21315 interstate 10 west, san antonio, tx) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty. On several occasions, the battery lost its charge. The dealer stated that the battery failure was related to the failed fuel pump. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The contact was informed that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, any other damages caused by the recalled part would not be covered under the recall. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Jun 25, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · IL

I received a safety recall from vw in october of 2017. It said there could be an interruption to the fuel pump module. Result could be fuel pump running continuously, resulting in drained battery and/or a not tart condition or cause a lott of motive power while the care is in motion. After contacting them now (june 15, 2018) they have no further information at this time. Is this usual with a recall that seems dangerous?

Filed Jun 25, 2018 · Fuel system · 109,307 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen passat. While driving 65 MPH or while at a stop sign, the vehicle vibrated and stalled. The engine indicator illuminated as well. The vehicle was able to restart on the second attempt. The vehicle was taken to roseville volkswagen (830 automall dr., roseville, ca 95661, (916) 945-2997) where it was diagnosed that the engine failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the vehicle stalled while driving home from the dealer. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where the failure was diagnosed as the fuel pump module. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was 109,307. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jun 21, 2018 · Fuel system · 82,685 miles · TX

My passat fuel pump is using to much gas, ive had to get it towed because check engine light flashing and gas in my oil and replaced injectors, its a 2009 with 80,000 miles. You can also feel the misfire or a hesitant off and on while driving. Ive put around 5,000 mile on it and the check engine light is on again but not flashing.