2010 Volkswagen Passat Fuel System Problems

Which parts fail

• Delivery › Fuel pump
  3

Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  00%
• 25k–50k
  316%
• 50k–75k
  421%
• 75k–100k
  316%
• 100k–150k
  842%
• 150k+
  15%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Volkswagen Passat owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a strong fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure persisted while the vehicle was parked and turned off. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the strong fuel odor had caused her to have headaches while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module had failed, causing the fuel pump to leak. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had failed to start and was undrivable. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to bring the vehicle to their location for the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. …

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to be restarted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the thermostat. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V509000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000.

I got all types of misfires and fuel pump and electrical problems the car almost has me in car wrecks every time I drive it the speed thermometer jumps up and down causing me to have no push in the gas I have to turn the car on and off on the highway

My 2010 Volkswagen CC became completely inoperable because of the active fuel pump control module recall (NHTSA 17V509). The vehicle stalled and nearly caused an accident. The check engine light came on just before I noticed a burning smell coming from the backseat of my car immediately after smelling that the car suddenly stalled out in the middle of a busy intersection and the engine would not start back up. I had to push it to a gas station parking lot across 3 lanes of traffic. I lifted up the backseat and found that the fuel control module was overheated and melting on top of the fuel pump so I carefully and properly disconnected it from the vehicle. The next day I had the vehicle towed to Lokey Volkswagen in Clearwater, FL. Today 3/14/2026 They did the recall repair and told me my vehicle is safe to drive. …

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated when driving at approximately 25-30 MPH the engine stalled. The contact stated that the fire emitted from under the hood and within a moment the engine was on fire. The quincy fire department was present and was able to extinguish the fire. The contact stated that the fire department advised that the fire started in the fuel line. The vehicle was towed. The contact's insurance company destroyed the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V509000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 129,000.

My car stalled as I was starting to accelerate through a busy intersection on the way to work and caused an oncoming car to lock up his tires and swerved to avoid hitting me. The car would restart but not run enough to clear intersection for 10-12 attempts. After clearing intersection I was able to park car and leave it for rest of day. When returning to car it started and ran fine on the way home from work. I continued to drive the car for next 2 days with same failures happening only 1 time a day but not at same time or place with no warning or check engine light. On 3rd day a check engine light occurred and upon reading with OBD ii computer is was p2293 fuel pressure regulator 2 performance error. I have since taken the vehicle to the vw shop and they are stating I have a bad electric fuel pump issue in the tank and need to replace it along with the control module at a cost of $900. …

02/03 car stall due to defective fuel pump module 02/04 car sent to dealership to perform recall - dealersip advisor confirm recall has been done 02/05 car stalls again - advisor confirm fuel pump module is new and has been replaced - car sent back to dealership upon request of advisor for further investigations 02/06 advisor states thank fuel pump assembly needs to be changed - cost for repairs is $1120 + tax - repair is declined - car is picked up and brought back home 02/07 purchase new thank fuel pump assembly 02/13 new thank fuel pump assembly delivered to my home 02/14 car is sent to repair shop why go to the dealer for evaluation - new thank fuel pump assembly is installed - repair shop confirms fuel pump module has never been replaced - dealership provide apparently new fuel pump module to repair shop go to the dealer - repair shop install new fuel pump module as recommended per …

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Passat wagon. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V509000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 18V148000 (air bags). The vehicle was towed to schumacher automotive group [phone], located at 3001 okeechobee blvd, suite c, west palm beach, fl 33409) where the recall repairs were performed. The following day, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced at the contact's expense. The dealer stated that the recent fuel pump failure was not related to the recall. The manufacturer stated that the fuel pump was not covered by the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving approximately 3 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the instrumental panel illuminated. The vehicle was pushed into a parking lot but did not restart. The vehicle was towed to the Volkswagen of panama city dealer [phone], located at 3605 e 15th st, panama city, fl 32404) where the technician stated that the high pressure fuel pump was faulty and was not covered by the recall. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V509000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and would look into the matter. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was about 120,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Passat. While the vehicle was parked, oil was noticed on the ground under the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a loose seal on the motor that caused the leak. The contact stated that the seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because the contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17V509000 (fuel system, gasoline). The parts were not available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. Neither the local Volkswagen dealer nor the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

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