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.
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.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Volkswagen Passat
- Air bags 25 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Engine 19 complaints
- Steering 19 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints