This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
I have a gas leak coming from the top of the gas tank. Very heavy fumes coming in the car and around the car. When the car is in motion and stationary.
My vehicle does. Sudden stop while I'm driving emergency brake lights up nd then on dash it state to stop vehicle pull over and doesn't want to advance to move out of danger from traffic on streets and freeway. Then I won't want to advanced at time and the prnd all light up at one or none at all at time. This has happened about X 4 times last year and now it keeps doing it every time. So know I just keep my car parked because I'm afraid of putting my kids in danger I can't even take it in to a dealer for airbag recall.
Takata recall. The past two weeks my vehicle has not started as it normally does. It takes two or three key pushes to get my engine to start upon starting my car, and then it fires up. It is difficult to get up to and maintain speeds on the highway. If and when I am maintaining speed on the highway its common for the engine to hiccup and then return back to its speed without any change in acceleration. Going up hills it lacks power and if there is more than one person in the car when going up a hill the car will misfire. On top of all of this it is practically drinking gas like water and I normally get great gas mileage. It is starting to give off a fuel smell while driving too and my mechanic does not know why.
I was in motion driving on a street and then the vehicle made a bump noise and began losing power. I pulled over as the dashboard said the car battery is dead. I tried to restart the car and it wouldn't turn over only cranks. I called a tow truck to pick me up and move my car. He tried to jump it before parking the car and told me my battery is fine.
There is 2 safety recalls on my cars VIN number an my dealership I got it from wobt fix it I've asked over an over I've only had the car for about 8 or 9 months. Im still making payments on it but rarely driving
This is my 2nd time writing only because the problem seems as if it may be more then just one thing! thinking it was ECM or something electrical, now may be the timing chain or fuel pump or combination of all! the car just randomly shuts off! on the highway, or at a stop, or just at cursing speed! some times it comes back on, other time it turns over and shuts right off again! I noticed a lot of people having similar problems with this make and model, also noticed a recall for exact symptom my car has, and for the same make model and year as my car but my VIN is not listed in the recall"?" hope something is done to fix this situation soon so that I can remain a loyal volkwagen customer!
Hi I have a 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T and it has two recalls on the vehicle. I called Volkswagen to fix the recalls but they saying they can't fix my car because it won't start. I told them that the fuel pump control module recall could be the reason it won't start and that they need to fix it even if it doesn't start. The guy name ryan say he will have to charge me $130 to see what's wrong with the car before he can fix the recalls. I think he full of it and just want to find something else wrong with my car so he can say oh this the problem and try to charge me a arm and a leg. I feel like just because my car won't start doesn't mean he can't fix my recalls. Am I wrong because I thought by law no matter the circumstances or condition of the vehicle the recalls have to be fixed.
Out of the blue the low oil pressure light came on and said shut off car. Immediatly pulled over and shut car off. Oil was fine because I check it constantly. Come to find out that the high pressure fuel pump has a thimble called the cam follower. The cam follower blew off through the timing chain and housing. My motor is done. It has 109,000 miles on it. VW knows about this issue. I just bought this car less than a year ago. I don't have thousands of dollars to replace the engine. VW is well aware of this issue on my 2006 Passat 2.0T. This is not right. My car has now been sitting in my driveway since March because I dont have the funds to replace the motor.
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. After fuel was added to the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start and would occasionally stall while driving at unknown speeds. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact called a local dealer (molle Volkswagen, 808 w 103rd St, Kansas City, mo 64114, (816) 941-2400), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the local dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000. The VIN was not available.
Received a recall notice 10/2017 my vehicle experienced a loss of motive power - almost crashed - had repair completed sent letter to Volkswagen 12/2017 - no response, action or reimbursement - called VW today - still no response, action or reimbursement for part the know would fail. Could have been a large safety concern - feel VW is shirking responsability - I have copies of all my bills and recall notice -NHTSA:17V509
Car has been running rough for a while and epc, traction control, and engine light keep popping up time to time, when lights appear car barely runs at all. Lately it has been shutting off completely while driving at any speed! (highway, street, or parking lot!) feel like I qualify for the recall that came out August 16, 2017 (NHTSA campaign number: 17V509000 fuel pump failure cause engine stall if the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.) do to my symptom but did not receive a notice!
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled in highway traffic on more than one occasion. The contact stated that the fuel pump failed and the fuel pump warning indicator began to illuminate while driving. The contact drove to an independent mechanic where the failure was confirmed. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
Fuel pump control module or fuel pump failing per diagnosis from independent repair shop. Car was brought in because this failure is draining battery while parked overnight. Noticed a buzzing sound from rear of car. 2+ amp draw. Cars has periodically stuttered upon acceleration also.
August 16, 2017 a recall was issued regarding the fuel pump control module. It's going on a year now and there is no recall remedy available. My vehicle is getting persistently worse and my vehicle is not getting repaired in a timely manner.
I received a safety recall notice 20ae - fuel pump control module dated October 2017. Just called to wv dealership to follow up. They told me the parts are not available. Went to online chat with VW. They said they were "tirelessly working to get the part". what a bunch of bs.
My fuel pump modulator went out and the dealership made me pay for it up front even though there is a recall out for it since there is no fix for it. I have been waiting for this recall to get fixed so I can get reimbursed for the part that I fixed for my car.
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V509000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over eight months ago. The dealer (Volkswagen san francisco, 280 S van ness ave, san francisco, ca 94103) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Takata recall for air bag and faulty air bag system, faulty fuel pump recall still not activated and I have not been reimbursed for expensive repairs that are Volkswagen's fault.
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