2014 VW Passat: EPC light and Engine light went on, 1/11/2022. Car stalled. Called AAA and waited awhile. Tried again and car started so I drove.... 0.4 miles and it happened again. AAA driver said it wasn't the battery (lights were still on). Towed to my mechanic. He changed the oil and gave me a new battery. I drove 600 miles roundtrip the next day. Then, on 1/22/2022 same thing happened. EPC light, Engine light went on and Car stalled. The fix: I needed a new Fuel Pump Control Module. Interestingly enough, my OTHER VW Passat (2006) had a recall on the Fuel Pump.
2014 Volkswagen Passat fuel system complaints
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I bought an extended warranty on this car and it does not cover ESC light coming on . Car is burning oil. I’m afraid to drive due to the ESC also car misfires hardly
Took vehicle to shop report oil leak no warning signs causing timing chain problems what is the cause of oil leak is the recall issue on the engine?
Catastrophic failure of high pressure fuel pump sent metal shards into my fuel system on my vw tdi 2014 diesel car . Unknown high dollar repair costs. This is a known issue with this make model year and engine but when I call vw customer care they say my specific car isn’t covered. I don’t understand how that is possible. I also found an extension to cover this exact issue published by and yet vw still says my car isn’t covered and I have to foot all the bills. Please help
Vehicle engine abruptly stopped running on roadway. No prior symptoms. Would not restart although starter properly engaged. MIL light did not illuminate prior to stoppage. BlueDriver device showed no stored codes. Tow required. VW dealer service department was backed up and stated they could not even begin diagnosis for 2 to 3 weeks. Independent service technician diagnosed problem as failure of fuel pump control module and replaced the module.
After having parked the car long enough to eat dinner out, I pulled out onto the main street and the car engine showed clear signs of distress, sputtering, missing and ultimately going into what seemed to be limp mode. I was able to pull off the main lanes before the car died and would not re-engage after three attempts to restart. On the third attempt, the car stopped attempting to crank and the dash lights all began to blink until the only extra light that was left was the coil (glow plug indicator). We were left stranded in the street for a while until we could safely exit to push it out of the road and to a safe place. I later had the car towed to my mechanic where the issues were accessed and diagnosed. The causation of the failure is a combination of the first fuel pump failing and disintegrating then dispersing medal shards throughout the fuel system and ruining it entirety. I have never had any indicators or issues with this vehicle. There were no prior warnings or problems with the car. I was very blind sided and stranded in the road then felt forced to put myself in harms way to get it pushed out of danger and prevent an accident with another vehicle.
I bought this vehicle about a year and a half ago in arizona. It has only ever been serviced by volkwagen dealerships. Since having the car, I have had to have its turbo repaired, new fuel lines put in, several electronic parts, and finally on my way to school from boston to pittsburgh, my engine starts smoking. After this incident it went to 'minuteman volkswagen' just outside of boston, where the issue was still not able to be resolved. I then had to have the car shipped out of pocket to a volkwagen dealership in pittsburgh where a new electronics unit was put in. I was assured after this electronic unit was installed, my car would be back to normal, as this was not an engine issue covered under warranty. Today I receive a call informing me that the electronics unit was installed and it turns out that it is, in fact, an engine issue. I was in serious danger at the time my engine started smoking. My family has funds and are more than willing to take whatever steps necessary to resolve this issue. My mother died in a car accident in 2018 in a car advertising exceptional safety (just like this one). It has provided me with the opposite. I feel constantly unsafe in the vehicle, and the smoking engine was the tipping point for me and my family. This issue will be addressed.
2nd time in as many weeks. Shop cleared errors. Reappeared today. 200 mile warning does not reduce while driving. I have a second appointment with shop to fix.
Vehicle stalls at red lights or when idle. Epc light continues to light up. Continue to take vehicle to dealers each time they were unable to fix stating change the oil it is bad. At this time we are replacing engine at 86,000 miles, fuel pump was also changed in december 2020.
The vehicle was in motion on a major city thoroughfare when it suddenly shut down and stalled in the middle of the street, in traffic. It would not restart and had to be moved out of the street. It was towed to a local dealership for diagnostics. The fuel pump and control unit are defective and made the car inoperable.
I took my car to volkswagen only for them to tell me that the coolant needed to be flushed due to the epc light I spent 300 bucks and a week later they told me that the fuel pump or fuel system needed to be cleaned take the gas out and put more gas in and it needed to be replaced spark plugs which is another 800 bucks that is almost 1000 within two weeks for a epc light
Car is only 6 years old. Charcoal canister is junk coming from vw. They know it, and it needs to be recalled, and vw needs to pay for it.
Drains new battery overnight... Hear electric component running when opening driver side door gas smell in enclose environment (garage) although no leak found on the floor. Ongoing problem, it can go a couple of weeks without recharging battery, but suddenly is dead...
While driving at highway speed the vehicle suffered a sudden and catastrophic failure of the high pressure fuel pump. The vehicle has only 43k on it and was just purchased after receiving the tdi update 3k miles ago. The fuel pump failure occurred around 60-70 MPH on the highway and lead to the vehicle losing all power and barely making it to the shoulder of the road. I have now learned that this failure has completely destroyed my fuel system and is not covered by vw even thoughthey are using the same part that they are covering for the 2010-2013 model years they offered an extended warranty on. Not only is this incredibly unsafe, as a consumer this type of unpredictable and common failure is unacceptable.
Dec 26 2018 the car stalled as I was backing up out of my parking space, pushed the car back into the space and waited 20 minutes and the car started and I drove it to the vw dealer and was told do not use wawa gas. June 21 2019 the car stalled as I was backing out of a parking space at trader joes pushed the car back into space .waited 20 minutes started car went to the dealer and they said they could not find any problems car had 69,050 miles still under warranty. October 1 st backing out of trader joes parking lot and car stalls again wait 30 minutes and then drive to the dealer and I am told I need a fuel pump and module. And now the car is out of warranty.. I have read that several models of vw have been recalled for the fuel pump but mine was not included.
I experiencing a fuel distribution issue. It appears to be fuel injection system. My car sputters and misfires while driving. The engine readings are constantly changing. The engine idles high while it is stationary. When I accelerate to go up a hill or incline my car sputters uncontrollably. I have replaced the spark plugs and number of other parts but the problem persists.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen passat. While driving, the vehicle started to jerk, the rpms decreased, and the vehicle decelerated. Also, the check engine, epc, and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ourisman volkswagen of waldorf (located at 2282 crain hwy, waldorf, md 20601, (301) 843-1234) where it was diagnosed that the connection from the fuel pump detached and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failures recurred. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
Vehicle started having issues with the fuel gauge showing that the vehicle was empty when we fill up the tank. After the tanks was about 3/4 or less then gauge will start working. I reported this problem to the dealership when the car was new, but they could not find any issues, at one point, if I remember well they said it was a sensor. The last few months the car started having issues starting and we thought it was the battery. Battery was replaced and it happened a few more times, when we parked the car it will not start. The next day starts with no issues for a few days or weeks. Finally, on 3/8/19, the car will will not start anymore and it had to be towed. The engine turns and everything looks fine. When I did some research, it shows some fuel pump issues with 2014 volkswagen cc and other models, but not the passat. I remove the back seat of the car to access the fuel pump to check if I can feel the pump running and check if there was power to the pump. To my surprise, when I removed the plug to check the power, the connector was completely corroded and there was some liquid (assume was water) on the connector. I went to the dealership and reported the issue, but I was ignored as they never seen any issues with the pump. On 2014, we bought two passat a few months apart. The first one was having issues when running, the engine stalls. We reported to the dealership and they could not find any issues. After a few accidents scares, meaning it was very close to happens, we had to rid of the other passat last year. Now with this issue on the second passat, we think that issues with cars are related. It is strange that some there are recalls for other vw model for fuel pump the same year but not my car. Please see the attached pictures. I have the old pump on my possession if needed for any reason.
I got in an accident on the interstate back in the summer of 2017.. I hit a deer going 70 MPH. Airbags went off and the body of my car was obviously damaged. After that my car has had oil leaks, break issues, "air bag errors", and way more to list.
The motor kept making noise didn't know what it was went to volkswagen of memphis the motor had to be replaced, 2 months later smelled gas coming from car the fuel injector had to be replaced, 2 months after that the overheat indicator was on couldn't drive the car the water pump went out was out of several thousands of dollars not happy with the car at all but almost done paying on it will not buy another.
Engine quits without warning. Total loss of power. Too many reports of this on internet. Very dangerous! Quit while driving on major road.
Car keeps randomly shutting off. Loses power while idling and difficult to start. Will lose power and cut off also while driving. Check engine light will not stay on or come on.
When driving the vehicle at any speeds there is a delay in gas peddle response time of almost 3 to 5 seconds especially if trying to merge into traffic, the gas peddle delays to the point that you almost feel like your not going to make it. It can cause a serious accident . I drive daily from nj to nyc and do not feel safe in this vehicle bc of that delay. I've taken back to the dealer and was told that it is bc of drive by wire technology and turbo system that this is almost normal. I have driven many cars in my life and have never felt unsafe in them. I now how to second guess merging into traffic and feel that if my kids were to drive this car they are not experienced drivers, it would be a very scary situation to put a teenager into.
Driving a 2014 volkswagen passat tdi in heavy interstate traffic on I-24 my high pressure fuel pump failed leaving me stranded in dangerous heavy traffic. I car would not budge, had to be towed in and now facing problems with the dealership and volkswagen of america not wanting to repair a known problematic part--not to mention a dangerous part to fail at anytime while operating a motor vehicle. I practice good maintenance and proper fuel is always dispensed into my volkswagen passat tdi as I'm the only person who fuels this vehicle with diesel. I've driven for ups, been a nurse for 20 years and can honestly say this was a very dangerous situation on the interstate. The volkswagen dealership is located in murfressboro tn, 2203 nw broad st, phone 615‑653‑4694
Car shut off on interstate highway during rush hour. Car was completely without power and coasting without engine power at all. Avoided a serious dangerous hazardous situation which was a life threatening experience. Inexperienced driver would have surely been in an accident. My master german mechanics have informed me it is the high pressure fuel pump that failed and left my car vulnerable at 70mph surrounded by rush hour traffic. Updated 10/19/2017
2014 vw passat tdi se 2.0l manual my vehicle has 62,583 mi. On it. I was driving on the highway when the diesel "glow plug" light began flashing on the dashboard and I lost all engine power. I was fortunate to be able to reach the roadside safely and I was able to bring the car to a halt on the roadside. Trying to start the vehicle however was not possible, the "glow plug" light continued to flash and the vehicle would not start. Vw roadside assistance was called and the vehicle was towed to the nearest vw dealership where I have was given the error code information below and told my turbo and engine need to be replaced but that they are outside of my 5yr/60,000 mi warranty. P0671-cylinder #1 glow plug circuit active/static p0674- cylinder #4 glow plug circuit active/static p2196- o2 sensor signal stuck rich bank 1 sensor 1 active/static p0299- turbo/super charger under boost active/static p13e0-sensor for internal pressire of cylinder #1 malfunction active/static p13d7-sensor for internal pressure of cylinder #4 electrical error active/static p13e1-sensor for internal pressure of cylinder #2 malfunction active/static p13e2- sensor for internal pressure of cylinder #3 malfunction active/static p1007- torque difference cylinder #4 limit value exceeded active/static
On july 24th, we left a parking lot in battle creek and drove about 20 yards on hill brady rd. When there was a loud ripping sound on the right passenger side. We pulled the car over immediately, thinking we'd shredded the front tire. Upon inspection, the tire was ok but the car would not restart. The car was towed to maple hill auto group in kalamazoo. Upon initial inspection on july 25th, I was told the internal fuel pump exploded, like a grenade, sending metal shards throughout the engine. We have filed a claim with our insurance company and are awaiting further details.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen passat. While idling, the vehicle suddenly shut off and the driver was unable to restart the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel rail was faulty and fuel leaked from the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v028000 (fuel system). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 125,000.
The car stalled while I was driving approximately 25mph and then would not start. Upon inspection, vw informed me that there were metal flakes in the fuel system requiring a complete replacement of the fuel system at a cost of $7500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that while stationary, the fuel line leaked fuel onto the ground. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,486.
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