2012 Volkswagen Passat: fuel pump failure

Filed Jul 5, 2025 · Fuel system · CA

I noticed a fuel smell in the cabin area that continued to get worse. After pulling the back seat I was able to visually see the fuel pump that had lots of micro cracks which was causing a fuel leak. The leak was very dangerous and caused major foam damage to my rear seat and was a major hazard had anything caused an ignition in the cabin, it certainly would have burned the vehicle. I saved the fuel pumped after having a local shop replace it.

Filed Apr 14, 2024 · Fuel system · NC

The fuel pump design to last the life of the vehicle exploded this is a 10k fix they ( extended the warranty to 120000 miles instead of replacing the bad pumps im at 1290000 miles i don’t understand how this is acceptable given the amount of issues and occurrences the fuel pump has exploded

Filed Feb 7, 2023 · Electrical · CA

The electrical system failed. It has been to numerous mechanics many refusing to do the work. The car cuts off while driving randomly. When ignition is turned off and then turned back on car starts again. No light on dash alternator ecu fuel pump fuses all replaced in effort to try to find the issue with no avail. Car cuts off in mid traffic and then stalls .This is life threatening and should be addressed . No mechanic wants to work on this particular year and model car. Car has been inspected by Volkswagen dealer. No warning lights sounds or dashboard notifications.

Filed Dec 27, 2022 · Fuel system · 83,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power with the battery warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to a local dealer who informed the contact that the repair was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 30,325 miles · TX

Twice while driving, the fuel delivery system failed leaving the automobile disabled on the highway. On both occasions it was reported that metal was found in the fuel pump and all components of the fuel system were replaced. The two incidents happened within the first year of ownership after the car was taken out of storage for the exhaust/ emissions recall. The first occurrence was within 2 months and within 2000 miles. The second was shortly after the first 10,000 mile service and within 9 months from the first.

Filed May 22, 2019 · Fuel system · 176,000 miles · MS

Car stopped in the middle of the interstate, was almost hit by semi-truck. Fuel pump sent metal shards in the fuel system. Vw dealership quoted cost of $ 6000 to rebuild entire fuel injection system because of a defective fuel pump. What a way to start my family vacation stuck on the side of the interstate for 4 hours on a sunday.

Filed Apr 7, 2018 · Fuel system · VA

I got a letter from volkswagon stating that a recall was going to be made on my car because the fuel pump could just stop working ,or my car could just stop in motion while I'm driving or just not start all together. I got this letter back in october 2017 and haven't heard from them since.

Filed Aug 20, 2015 · Fuel system · 84,240 miles · AZ

The tdi high pressure fuel pump failed and as a result, also caused the gas line and fuel injectors to fail because metal was sent through the car. The car died in the middle of an intersection and will no longer turn on.

Filed Jul 30, 2015 · Fuel system · 84,000 miles · TX

The high pressure fuel pump failed, causing the engine to stop running.

Filed Dec 4, 2014 · Fuel system · 13 miles · WI

This vehicle has stalled periodically (once a month?) at low speeds every since I purchased it new in (august?) 2012. Often the stall occurs at times in traffic when oncoming traffic makes it dangerous. I love this car, but this problem has often motivated me to sell it. It is a diesel. I have read online that this is possibly caused by diesel fuel contaminated with gasoline or other material. Some think it is caused by the bosch high pressure fuel pump.

Filed Jun 24, 2014 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · NY

While driving the vehicle it stalled and never turned back on and then began to leak fuel. This same scenario occurred twice. Once at 60,000 miles and then again six months later at 77,910. The second nearly resulted in a rear end collision. The first issue was a faulty fuel pump and the second supposedly was a faulty fuel line. Both were covered in full by vw after investigation.

Filed Sep 20, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 26,412 miles · GA

I driving through my neighborhood when I got a flashing light on my dash, quickly the engine began to feel shaky and the vehicle shut off completely. I was able to pull to the side of the street but the car would no longer start. The car had to be towed to the closest vw dealership. The next day I received a call from the dealership telling me it was a high pressure fuel pump failure (hpfp) that caused the issue and that because a part had to be ordered and the work required was extensive, it would take them about a week. I did get my car in about 5 days and all repairs were covered under warranty. I asked the service manager how much the job would have cost without warranty and he said it was about a $5,700 job! It appalled me that he had no explanation for why the hpfp failed so early into the car's life. Needless to say, there is a sense of uneasiness that I have now wondering if this could happen again when the vehicle is no longer under warranty.