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2016 Volkswagen Passat fuel system problems

18 complaints about fuel system have been filed for the 2016 Volkswagen Passat, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints.

At a glance

Complaints
18 10% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

Like other volkswagen group models my car has exhibited a gasoline smell in the interior of the car. The gasoline smell occurs both when the car is at rest and in motion and at all temperatures. The gasoline level does not seem to effect the occurrence of the smell. The local dealer has been unable to diagnose this problem. I find this curious as other 2016 volkswagen models with the same engine have been recalled for this same issue.

Reported at 5,000 miles, January 2017

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V403000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall.

Reported at 89,000 miles, December 2025

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