2010 Volkswagen Passat: fuel pump failure

Filed Mar 14, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · FL

My 2010 Volkswagen CC became completely inoperable because of the active fuel pump control module recall (the federal safety agency 17V509). The vehicle stalled and nearly caused an accident. The check engine light came on just before I noticed a burning smell coming from the backseat of my car immediately after smelling that the car suddenly stalled out in the middle of a busy intersection and the engine would not start back up. I had to push it to a gas station parking lot across 3 lanes of traffic. I lifted up the backseat and found that the fuel control module was overheated and melting on top of the fuel pump so I carefully and properly disconnected it from the vehicle. The next day I had the vehicle towed to Lokey Volkswagen in Clearwater, FL. Today 3/14/2026 They did the recall repair and told me my vehicle is safe to drive. Today 3/14/2026 I drove the car 1 mile from the dealership when the exact same thing happened again the car stalled out, and I had to carefully maneuver to the shoulder of hwy us 19 s narrowly missing vehicles in the other lanes. The vehicle was then towed back to lokey Volkswagen. It is pretty clear that the issue was not resolved, and that this fuel control module failing may have affected other parts of the fuel system/wiring and or the fuel control module failed again. I have pictures of the fuel control module, and I gave the initial melted/failed fuel control module to the service department and they took it. The dealership service department is stating that this may be to do something other than the recall repair and that I may be liable for the diagnostic and towing charges. This is a very serious safety issue that almost cost me to get in accidents on the highway twice. I feel that they (Volkswagen) needs to be held responsible for rectification and to find out if there is a connection between this recall and the continuing failure of the vehicle to operate safely.

Filed Mar 25, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · 148,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a strong fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure persisted while the vehicle was parked and turned off. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the strong fuel odor had caused her to have headaches while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module had failed, causing the fuel pump to leak. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had failed to start and was undrivable. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to bring the vehicle to their location for the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist because the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V509000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) had already been completed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.

Filed Aug 2, 2023 · Electrical, Fuel system · TN

Replaced cracked fuel pump 3 times. Electrical problem to fuel pump ; also all were cracked from pressure. Thx !! Dr.

Filed Aug 19, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · FL

I got all types of misfires and fuel pump and electrical problems the car almost has me in car wrecks every time I drive it the speed thermometer jumps up and down causing me to have no push in the gas I have to turn the car on and off on the highway

Filed Sep 16, 2020 · Airbags, Fuel system · FL

Tl* the contact's daughter owns a 2010 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that her daughter had her fuel pump replaced on five separate occasions. After the most recent failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to schumacher volkswagen of west palm beach (3001 okeechobee blvd, west palm beach, fl 33409) where three recall repairs were performed on the vehicle; the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v483000 (air bags), 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline), and 18v148000 (air bags). Despite the recall repairs, the contact was informed that the fuel pump was defective and given an estimate for the repair. The contact's daughter then towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the mechanic informed her that an unknown part near the steering column fractured and that the air bag warning light was illuminated. Due to the discovery, the contact had the vehicle towed backed to the dealer and was given an estimate for the repair of the vehicle. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 10, 2020 · Fuel system · 114,930 miles · FL

As I drive the car "hesitates". Its almost as if it accelerates and decelerate on its own. As I look online I see there was a recall regarding this issue as its a fuel pump but as I call the dealership they state there is no recall on my specific vehicle.

Filed Mar 3, 2020 · Brakes, Fuel system · AL

The car battery is fine, the car shuts off immediately when pushing on brake, leaks brake fluid, cannot keep running, cannot get to vw to get the current 4 recalls taken care of unless I can pay for towing, can't run because of fuel pump and the apparent issues vw is having already on other 2010 models brake system, this is the same year and it is obvious that the passat 2010 are having the same issues with the ABS! Volkswagen will not to the vehicle even the issue of inability to drive is due to the recall of fuel pump and the not yet recalled 2010 passat brakes (ABS) , causing it to shut offf. The electrical goes haywire. Sorry for non tech terms but this is what is going on, it immediately says service brakes then shuts off. Brake fluid is leaking, as well as coolant.

Filed Mar 3, 2019 · Fuel system · 74,500 miles · FL

02/03 car stall due to defective fuel pump module 02/04 car sent to dealership to perform recall - dealersip advisor confirm recall has been done 02/05 car stalls again - advisor confirm fuel pump module is new and has been replaced - car sent back to dealership upon request of advisor for further investigations 02/06 advisor states thank fuel pump assembly needs to be changed - cost for repairs is $1120 + tax - repair is declined - car is picked up and brought back home 02/07 purchase new thank fuel pump assembly 02/13 new thank fuel pump assembly delivered to my home 02/14 car is sent to repair shop why go to the dealer for evaluation - new thank fuel pump assembly is installed - repair shop confirms fuel pump module has never been replaced - dealership provide apparently new fuel pump module to repair shop go to the dealer - repair shop install new fuel pump module as recommended per recall - car is picked up at the dealership 02/24 car not able to start due to drained battery, faulty fuel pump module 02/25 complain is sent by email to dealership shop foreman frank marcello - no follow up 03/01 car not starting due to drained battery - call shop foreman and left message

Filed Oct 24, 2018 · Fuel system · 109,982 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen passat. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost power. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to volkswagen of alamo heights (located at 1402 ne loop 410 expressway, san antonio, tx 78209, (210) 828-1201) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 180378267. The approximate failure mileage was 109,982. *tt consumer stated fuel pump module was in a recall and repaired.

Filed Aug 21, 2018 · Steering · 100,637 miles · FL

"takata recll"I put a new motor in now the power steer light came on it is hard to turn. I was driver on I-10 coming from dr.office in tall.it run good just "power steer" hard & just got the other "recall fix ,air bag,fuel pump,this month and lord please let me get help with this I was out a lot of money for motor.please jesus.

Filed Jun 26, 2018 · Fuel system · 101,000 miles · TX

Fuel pump cracks and leaks fuel. Fuel pump resides under rear passenger seat. Fuel pump control module sits on top of fuel pump. Fuel pump control module gets really hot and may ignite leaking fuel???

Filed Jun 8, 2018 · Airbags, Fuel system · 54,000 miles · OH

1. Takata airbag inflator (psan inflator) - ongoing unfixed recall item 2. Fuel pump control module- ongoing unfixed recall item -both items have had recall notices dating back to 2017 and beforehand where fixes have not been available to dealership/repair locations.