The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to November 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles manufactured March 31, 2014, to November 27, 2014. A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
The risk
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BL. Note: This recall expands and supersedes recall 14V-809 (Volkswagen recall number 24Bi) and only affects vehicles not previously repaired under that campaign.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 15V-028 (15V028000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 24BL |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Component | Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail |
| Report date | January 23, 2015 |
| Owners notified | February 9, 2015 |
| Vehicles affected | 44,658 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system
- 2014 Volkswagen Beetle fuel system problems 4
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf fuel system problems 22
- 2015 Volkswagen GTI fuel system problems 20
- 2014 Volkswagen Jetta fuel system problems 42
- 2015 Volkswagen Jetta fuel system problems 20
- 2014 Volkswagen Passat fuel system problems 50
- 2015 Volkswagen Passat fuel system problems 23
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 15V-028 repair free?
Yes. Volkswagen dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BL.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 44,658 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.