2013 Volkswagen Passat: fuel pump failure

Filed Jun 9, 2025 · Fuel system · 111,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that shortly after refueling the vehicle and driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the road and the vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated that the vehicle was diagnosed on scene by an independent mechanic with metal shavings inside the fuel lines. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that a high-pressure fuel pump and fuel system replacement was needed due to metal shavings. The vehicle was not repaired due to the costs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2024 · Fuel system · CA

High pressure fuel pump failed, causing the car to completely shut down on the Highway. Because of the systems design, it sends fragments into the fuel lines and fuel injectors clogging them. The Passat TDI uses the CP4 HPFP that has already been recalled by FCA and BMW. I was unaware how common it is for this fuel pump fail and the complete destruction it causes to the fuel system.

Filed Jul 19, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · MD

The vehicle cuts off while driving we’ve done numerous expensive replacements to water pump, control arm bushings, new battery, variable valve timing, celinoid, camshaft adjustment magnet, spark plugs and coils, ignition switch, fuel pump, gas cap. Oil filters And there is still a problem.

Filed Jul 6, 2024 · Fuel system · WA

On [XXX] at 6 a.m. I was commuting NB on [XXX] , when engine lost power on 5 lane highway after driving over rough patch of road (~1 mile S of [XXX]). I barely got car onto right shoulder from middle lane when car shut off. Glow plug pigtails warning light came on right as I experienced significant decrease in engine power. AAA towed car to VW Dealer. Diagnostic performed on 7/5. I was informed of catastrophic failure of fuel pump, metal had gotten into fuel lines and tore up. My entire fuel system needs to be replaced. Dealer quoted $7K to repair. Car had never displayed signs of fuel issues. Car is well maintained and gets regular service at dealer. Upon investigation, I see VW had several years with high pressure fuel pumps failing. This needs to investigated/addressed as these failures are still occurring in cars that are 2013 and newer. I have requested dealer to send me pdf of repair estimate. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Mar 7, 2024 · Fuel system · 135,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the "Glow Plug" warning light appeared on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. After several minutes, the contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove the vehicle home while in LIMP Mode. The contact used a code reader which showed that there was a defect with the high-pressure fuel pump. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

Filed Dec 7, 2023 · Fuel system, Transmission · UT

While making a right turn, i attempted to accelerate only to be met with intense juddering. i was able to pull of the road and shut off the engine, but it would not restart. I called the every dealership near me and the soonest appointment was 2 weeks out and they would not tell me if they had loaner cars. The appointment comes and the dealer not only tells me to rent a car out of pocket, but the high pressure fuel pump had failed meaning a $7000 replacement of the entire fuel system. My vehicle is still within the mileage limit on the extended warranty but i was 5 months out of the time limit. I brought up the warranty, and a TSB related to this failure and they still told me i was out of luck. I still owe thousands on this car, and another vw dealer tried to gouge me stating that the only way to get out of this was to buy a new car. absolute insanity all throughout this company. And to add insult to injury, every single maintenance item was followed to the exact mileage and the fuel level wasnt even below a quarter of a tank

Filed Apr 29, 2021 · Fuel system · 10 miles · CA

I took my car to a local repair mechanic that told me that he had to troubleshoot the problem with vw parts experts I went to fremont auto center in fremont california, 94536 they have a record of my visit and troubleshooting the problem. They identified with vw that the fuel pump module was actually recalled, now when you look up the VIN number the recalled part does not come up. So I took my car to the vw dealership located here: 39695 balentine dr, newark, ca 94560 they identified that the part is recalled but said they would not be able to replace the part because it did not come up under a recall when you search the VIN and instead want me to pay $180 to run a diagnostic to "identify the problem" and then "replace the part" would cost its own amount. Who the hell says something like that

Filed Sep 11, 2020 · Fuel system · MO

Purchased vehicle less than 6 months ago and would not start. Had it towed and tech states it is fuel pump and fuel tank.

Filed Apr 17, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 29,200 miles · TN

2013 passat tdi sel. Emission modification at 28,514 miles. Now 29,200 miles on odometer. Bought the car less than a month ago. Vehicle is equipped with diesel misfueling guard. Stopped at grocery store and also filled up diesel from sam's club. Drove 4 miles down the road around 40 MPH and about to enter highway when glow plug indicator started flashing and check engine light illuminated. Heard some rattling and the engine shut down without warning. Coasted over to shoulder. Would not start. Abandoned the car for the night. Next day I had the car towed to vw. They tested the fuel and it tested fine. Diagnosed as a failed high pressure fuel pump. It exploded and sent shrapnel through the fuel lines and forward into the engine and exhaust system. Also sent shrapnel backwards into fuel filter, fuel tank, and low pressure fuel pump. $5500-$7500 repair quoted if not under warranty.

Filed Aug 8, 2019 · Fuel system · MI

Issue: difficulty filling gas tank at all gas stations. Fuel pump automatically shuts off when I insert the pump into the gas tank. In order to get the pump to fill the gas tank, I need to pull the pump out and keep nozzle close to the opening of the gas tank. It takes multiple attempts to get the pump to fill the tank. Because I have to keep the pump close to the opening of the gas tank, on two separate occasions the gas pressure from the pump was strong which caused it to spray out of the gas tank, and all over myself. This is a hazard! Note, I have taken the car to the dealership and they were unable to identify the problem.

Filed Aug 30, 2017 · Engine · CA

High-pressure fuel pump failure, car stopped working while driving on freeway in another state. Car has not run in over a year due to this problem and the cost to fix it. They model your new were with the exact same engine and part is covered under warranty but this car is not at a 71,250 miles

Filed Jul 7, 2017 · Fuel system · 98,000 miles · OH

While traveling at full speed, the diesel engine stumbled, the glow plug light illuminated, then bogged to a stop along the side of the road in traffic. Towed to dealer who said all diesel components except the fuel tank including all the hoses and tubing would need to be replaced because the high pressure fuel pump failed sent metal shavings throughout the system. Car has 98k miles and has not yet had any diesel fix installed as part of the diesel scandal. Was going to hold onto car for a short time longer then sell back to vw. Boy, what a costly mistake because the car must be running to return it. Not happy with vw for this and a handful of other serious failures and illegal (and quite frankly, shockingly brazen) behaviors this company has demonstrated. My advice if you still have a tdi, don't wait, turn it in now. My advice for future vag (vw/audi/porsche) buyers, these vehicles are not well designed for reliability and are very expensive to maintain. Furthermore, vag has proven itself to put profits above all else including your safety and with complying with laws. Best to buy something else and let this dishonest company suffer until it realizes it must do better. If you just have to have one of the products of this dishonest company, be sure to never let the warranty expire as long as you own it because odds are you will need it over and over to cover the frequent and expensive repairs...the diesel fuel efficiency will never pay back due to the frequent repair costs.