Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
03/11/2013300001
 My engine stalled unexpectedly. i was able to start the engine again but there has been frequent hesitation when finding gears. *tr
08/20/2010500
 2010 vw jetta 2.0 tdi cup edition: entering traffic in first gear, at about 4000-4200 rpm, car had a complete loss of power. engine did not die. i pushed in clutch and power returned. this has occurred monthly with no consistency since i purchased the car in july 2010. occurs with a warm engine. cold engine. various levels of fuel, and various climate conditions. it has been taken to o'brien volkswagen, a certified repair facility, every 3-6 months to have the issue resolved. dealership can not replicate the issue and as a result has not solved the problem. problem has been witnessed by three different passengers. a secondary stalling issue occurs between 1200-1800 with light gas peddle pressure. in this case, the car has a small pause or decrease in power. down shifting and accelerating eliminates the problem.
03/11/201330000
 My engine stalled unexpectedly. i was able to start the engine again but there has been frequent hesitation when finding gears.
08/20/2010500
 2010 vw jetta 2.0 tdi cup edition: entering traffic in first gear, at about 4000-4200 rpm, car had a complete loss of power. engine did not die. i pushed in clutch and power returned. this has occurred monthly with no consistency since i purchased the car in july 2010. occurs with a warm engine. cold engine. various levels of fuel, and various climate conditions. it has been taken to o'brien volkswagen, a certified repair facility, every 3-6 months to have the issue resolved. dealership can not replicate the issue and as a result has not solved the problem. problem has been witnessed by three different passengers. a secondary stalling issue occurs between 1200-1800 with light gas peddle pressure. in this case, the car has a small pause or decrease in power. down shifting and accelerating eliminates the problem.
03/11/201330000
 My engine stalled unexpectedly. i was able to start the engine again but there has been frequent hesitation when finding gears.
08/20/2010500
 2010 vw jetta 2.0 tdi cup edition: entering traffic in first gear, at about 4000-4200 rpm, car had a complete loss of power. engine did not die. i pushed in clutch and power returned. this has occurred monthly with no consistency since i purchased the car in july 2010. occurs with a warm engine. cold engine. various levels of fuel, and various climate conditions. it has been taken to o'brien volkswagen, a certified repair facility, every 3-6 months to have the issue resolved. dealership can not replicate the issue and as a result has not solved the problem. problem has been witnessed by three different passengers. a secondary stalling issue occurs between 1200-1800 with light gas peddle pressure. in this case, the car has a small pause or decrease in power. down shifting and accelerating eliminates the problem.
03/11/201330000
 My engine stalled unexpectedly. i was able to start the engine again but there has been frequent hesitation when finding gears.
03/05/201330043
 Idiot lights came on, knocking sounds from engine, and car stalled. had car towed to dealer. dealer basically replaced entire fuel system. appears that fuel pump disintegrated and sent metal chips into injectors. car serviced at pacific volkswagen, hawthorne california. invoice no. 647783.
08/20/2010500
 2010 vw jetta 2.0 tdi cup edition: entering traffic in first gear, at about 4000-4200 rpm, car had a complete loss of power. engine did not die. i pushed in clutch and power returned. this has occurred monthly with no consistency since i purchased the car in july 2010. occurs with a warm engine. cold engine. various levels of fuel, and various climate conditions. it has been taken to o'brien volkswagen, a certified repair facility, every 3-6 months to have the issue resolved. dealership can not replicate the issue and as a result has not solved the problem. problem has been witnessed by three different passengers. a secondary stalling issue occurs between 1200-1800 with light gas peddle pressure. in this case, the car has a small pause or decrease in power. down shifting and accelerating eliminates the problem.
03/11/201330000
 My engine stalled unexpectedly. i was able to start the engine again but there has been frequent hesitation when finding gears.
03/05/201330043
 Idiot lights came on, knocking sounds from engine, and car stalled. had car towed to dealer. dealer basically replaced entire fuel system. appears that fuel pump disintegrated and sent metal chips into injectors. car serviced at pacific volkswagen, hawthorne california. invoice no. 647783.
03/01/2013141500
 Failure of high pressure fuel pump. this is a known weak point with the vw diesel jetta produced in 2009 and 2010. they have modified the pump three times. i was traveling along us highway 41 in tampa florida and the pump failed causing me to die out right on the highway around 4:00pm.
03/05/201330043
 Idiot lights came on, knocking sounds from engine, and car stalled. had car towed to dealer. dealer basically replaced entire fuel system. appears that fuel pump disintegrated and sent metal chips into injectors. car serviced at pacific volkswagen, hawthorne california. invoice no. 647783.
03/01/2013141500
 Failure of high pressure fuel pump. this is a known weak point with the vw diesel jetta produced in 2009 and 2010. they have modified the pump three times. i was traveling along us highway 41 in tampa florida and the pump failed causing me to die out right on the highway around 4:00pm.
02/21/201370000
 Car stalled out at the traffic stop light. all attempts to restart failed. car was then towed to the nearest garage. subsquent tested and diagnosed by mechanics showed fuel system failed to pressurized. the mechanics suspected it might be due to fuel contamination. checked receipt to verify that the previous fill up (at the shell station) was indeed diesel. called the station to inform of incident, and to inquire if anyone else informed of similar incident; none, was the reply from the gas station manager. currently, the car is inoperable, and the vw dealer service station recommend replacing injectors, and all the fuel pumps.
03/01/2013141500
 Failure of high pressure fuel pump. this is a known weak point with the vw diesel jetta produced in 2009 and 2010. they have modified the pump three times. i was traveling along us highway 41 in tampa florida and the pump failed causing me to die out right on the highway around 4:00pm.
02/21/201370000
 Car stalled out at the traffic stop light. all attempts to restart failed. car was then towed to the nearest garage. subsquent tested and diagnosed by mechanics showed fuel system failed to pressurized. the mechanics suspected it might be due to fuel contamination. checked receipt to verify that the previous fill up (at the shell station) was indeed diesel. called the station to inform of incident, and to inquire if anyone else informed of similar incident; none, was the reply from the gas station manager. currently, the car is inoperable, and the vw dealer service station recommend replacing injectors, and all the fuel pumps.
02/05/201332000
 Car failed to start was towed to hallmark vw who informed us that it was a hpfp failure. research suggests this is an ongoing issue as nhtsa does have an investigation into this issue. awaiting fuel sample from analysis but have receipt from fuel in vehicle stating diesel fuel
01/31/201384000
 My wife was trying to merge onto a busy highway and the motor died. she was able to coast to the breakdown lane. i feel this could have been a deadly had it happened in front of a loaded gasoline tanker truck or someplace where there was no breakdown lane or in the high speed lane. this should be a safety recall that vw should take seriously.
02/05/201332000
 Car failed to start was towed to hallmark vw who informed us that it was a hpfp failure. research suggests this is an ongoing issue as nhtsa does have an investigation into this issue. awaiting fuel sample from analysis but have receipt from fuel in vehicle stating diesel fuel
01/31/201384000
 My wife was trying to merge onto a busy highway and the motor died. she was able to coast to the breakdown lane. i feel this could have been a deadly had it happened in front of a loaded gasoline tanker truck or someplace where there was no breakdown lane or in the high speed lane. this should be a safety recall that vw should take seriously.
02/05/201332000
 Car failed to start was towed to hallmark vw who informed us that it was a hpfp failure. research suggests this is an ongoing issue as nhtsa does have an investigation into this issue. awaiting fuel sample from analysis but have receipt from fuel in vehicle stating diesel fuel
01/31/201384000
 My wife was trying to merge onto a busy highway and the motor died. she was able to coast to the breakdown lane. i feel this could have been a deadly had it happened in front of a loaded gasoline tanker truck or someplace where there was no breakdown lane or in the high speed lane. this should be a safety recall that vw should take seriously.
02/05/201332000
 Car failed to start was towed to hallmark vw who informed us that it was a hpfp failure. research suggests this is an ongoing issue as nhtsa does have an investigation into this issue. awaiting fuel sample from analysis but have receipt from fuel in vehicle stating diesel fuel
01/31/201384000
 My wife was trying to merge onto a busy highway and the motor died. she was able to coast to the breakdown lane. i feel this could have been a deadly had it happened in front of a loaded gasoline tanker truck or someplace where there was no breakdown lane or in the high speed lane. this should be a safety recall that vw should take seriously.
01/27/201339950
 Esp error. car would not start. condensation in charge air intake system caused failure in esp system and air intake.
02/02/201346243
 While driving at 25 mph near my home glow plug warning light came on. stopped car. then restarted and glow plug light stayed on. shortly thereafter check engine light came on. i drove the short distance home and noticed severe loss of power. did not drive the vehicle again and at first opportunity had vehicle towed to local dealership. according to dealer vehicle suffered a catastrophic failure of fuel system and needs to be completely replaced; this includes but not limited to fuel rail, high pressure fuel pump, all pipes and hoses, subsidiary fuel pumps, and high pressure cleaning of fuel tank. volkswagen has accepted responsibility under limited powertrain warranty.
01/07/2013345111
 The vehicle was valet parked. the valet attendant reported that the vehicle shut down as she was driving it up the ramp out of the parking garage. she also reported a knocking sound and that the check engine light was on. upon entering the vehicle, i was unable to start it. i had the vehicle towed to the vw dealership. they told me that the high pressure fuel pump had failed and that they had seen other cars coming in with this same problem. service department paperwork states: defective high pressure pump-metal in system and found fault p0191. vehicle speed at time of incident is estimated based on valet attendant's description. *tr
01/11/2013600501
 On friday jan. 11, 2013, the vehicle (2010 vw jetta tdi) in question was traveling on an expressway at a speed of approximately 50 mph when suddenly the glow plug light and check engine warnings turned on the vehicle display and shortly afterwards the engine stalled. the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road but no accident occurred because there was no other traffic at the time of failure. attempts to start the engine failed.vehicle had to be pushed to the side of the road. vehicle was towed to service location to be diagnosed and results were indicative that the fuel pump failed catastrophically rendering the vehicle inoperable. excessive metal shards were evident on the fuel filter. vehicle has not yet been repaired pending a response from the manufacturer. same vehicle stalled in traffic after bought new at approximately 8000 miles on the odometer in 2010 but engine was able to be restarted. volkswagen dealership service department performed diagnostic for the 1st stalling incident and said there was nothing wrong. no service was performed to check fuel system at that time. *tr
01/07/2013345111
 The vehicle was valet parked. the valet attendant reported that the vehicle shut down as she was driving it up the ramp out of the parking garage. she also reported a knocking sound and that the check engine light was on. upon entering the vehicle, i was unable to start it. i had the vehicle towed to the vw dealership. they told me that the high pressure fuel pump had failed and that they had seen other cars coming in with this same problem. service department paperwork states: defective high pressure pump-metal in system and found fault p0191. vehicle speed at time of incident is estimated based on valet attendant's description. *tr
01/11/2013600501
 On friday jan. 11, 2013, the vehicle (2010 vw jetta tdi) in question was traveling on an expressway at a speed of approximately 50 mph when suddenly the glow plug light and check engine warnings turned on the vehicle display and shortly afterwards the engine stalled. the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road but no accident occurred because there was no other traffic at the time of failure. attempts to start the engine failed.vehicle had to be pushed to the side of the road. vehicle was towed to service location to be diagnosed and results were indicative that the fuel pump failed catastrophically rendering the vehicle inoperable. excessive metal shards were evident on the fuel filter. vehicle has not yet been repaired pending a response from the manufacturer. same vehicle stalled in traffic after bought new at approximately 8000 miles on the odometer in 2010 but engine was able to be restarted. volkswagen dealership service department performed diagnostic for the 1st stalling incident and said there was nothing wrong. no service was performed to check fuel system at that time. *tr
01/07/201334511
 The vehicle was valet parked. the valet attendant reported that the vehicle shut down as she was driving it up the ramp out of the parking garage. she also reported a knocking sound and that the check engine light was on. upon entering the vehicle, i was unable to start it. i had the vehicle towed to the vw dealership. they told me that the high pressure fuel pump had failed and that they had seen other cars coming in with this same problem. service department paperwork states: defective high pressure pump-metal in system and found fault p0191. vehicle speed at time of incident is estimated based on valet attendant's description.
01/11/201360050
 On friday jan. 11, 2013, the vehicle (2010 vw jetta tdi) in question was traveling on an expressway at a speed of approximately 50 mph when suddenly the glow plug light and check engine warnings turned on the vehicle display and shortly afterwards the engine stalled. the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road but no accident occurred because there was no other traffic at the time of failure. attempts to start the engine failed.vehicle had to be pushed to the side of the road. vehicle was towed to service location to be diagnosed and results were indicative that the fuel pump failed catastrophically rendering the vehicle inoperable. excessive metal shards were evident on the fuel filter. vehicle has not yet been repaired pending a response from the manufacturer. same vehicle stalled in traffic after bought new at approximately 8000 miles on the odometer in 2010 but engine was able to be restarted. volkswagen dealership service department performed diagnostic for the 1st stalling incident and said there was nothing wrong. no service was performed to check fuel system at that time.
01/07/201334511
 The vehicle was valet parked. the valet attendant reported that the vehicle shut down as she was driving it up the ramp out of the parking garage. she also reported a knocking sound and that the check engine light was on. upon entering the vehicle, i was unable to start it. i had the vehicle towed to the vw dealership. they told me that the high pressure fuel pump had failed and that they had seen other cars coming in with this same problem. service department paperwork states: defective high pressure pump-metal in system and found fault p0191. vehicle speed at time of incident is estimated based on valet attendant's description.
01/11/201360050
 On friday jan. 11, 2013, the vehicle (2010 vw jetta tdi) in question was traveling on an expressway at a speed of approximately 50 mph when suddenly the glow plug light and check engine warnings turned on the vehicle display and shortly afterwards the engine stalled. the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road but no accident occurred because there was no other traffic at the time of failure. attempts to start the engine failed.vehicle had to be pushed to the side of the road. vehicle was towed to service location to be diagnosed and results were indicative that the fuel pump failed catastrophically rendering the vehicle inoperable. excessive metal shards were evident on the fuel filter. vehicle has not yet been repaired pending a response from the manufacturer. same vehicle stalled in traffic after bought new at approximately 8000 miles on the odometer in 2010 but engine was able to be restarted. volkswagen dealership service department performed diagnostic for the 1st stalling incident and said there was nothing wrong. no service was performed to check fuel system at that time.
01/07/201334511
 The vehicle was valet parked. the valet attendant reported that the vehicle shut down as she was driving it up the ramp out of the parking garage. she also reported a knocking sound and that the check engine light was on. upon entering the vehicle, i was unable to start it. i had the vehicle towed to the vw dealership. they told me that the high pressure fuel pump had failed and that they had seen other cars coming in with this same problem. service department paperwork states: defective high pressure pump-metal in system and found fault p0191. vehicle speed at time of incident is estimated based on valet attendant's description.
01/11/201360050
 On friday jan. 11, 2013, the vehicle (2010 vw jetta tdi) in question was traveling on an expressway at a speed of approximately 50 mph when suddenly the glow plug light and check engine warnings turned on the vehicle display and shortly afterwards the engine stalled. the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road but no accident occurred because there was no other traffic at the time of failure. attempts to start the engine failed.vehicle had to be pushed to the side of the road. vehicle was towed to service location to be diagnosed and results were indicative that the fuel pump failed catastrophically rendering the vehicle inoperable. excessive metal shards were evident on the fuel filter. vehicle has not yet been repaired pending a response from the manufacturer. same vehicle stalled in traffic after bought new at approximately 8000 miles on the odometer in 2010 but engine was able to be restarted. volkswagen dealership service department performed diagnostic for the 1st stalling incident and said there was nothing wrong. no service was performed to check fuel system at that time.
02/14/2012442001
 Engine sputtered and quit while driving on the interstate at normal speed. was able to coast to a stop safely due to proximity of exit ramp. would not restart. vehicle towed to volkswagen dealership where they claimed fuel contamination, resulting in failure of the high pressure fuel pump. repairs were not covered by warranty because they claimed fuel contamination was the cause. i have the fuel receipt from the previous fill-up where it shows bp diesel was used. i have complete service records and maintain the vehicle in perfect condition. this is a serious problem with the design of volkswagen's fuel pump. *tr
02/14/201244200
 Engine sputtered and quit while driving on the interstate at normal speed. was able to coast to a stop safely due to proximity of exit ramp. would not restart. vehicle towed to volkswagen dealership where they claimed fuel contamination, resulting in failure of the high pressure fuel pump. repairs were not covered by warranty because they claimed fuel contamination was the cause. i have the fuel receipt from the previous fill-up where it shows bp diesel was used. i have complete service records and maintain the vehicle in perfect condition. this is a serious problem with the design of volkswagen's fuel pump.
12/02/2012410001
 Happened last night, with my 6 yr old daughter in the car, and wife driving on the freeway! check engine light, and fuel injector/glow plug light blinking, car shutdown, but fortunately was able to pull off to the side but still next to freeway on/off ramp. car would crank over but not start. called aaa tow to vw dealer where the car was purchased. i drove the car earlier that morning on a fairly long trip (over 100 miles), and started noticing the fuel economy wasn't as good as i normally would get (40 mpg), but it was raining heavy that morning so that's what i attributed it to, but only seeing 30 mpg after all freeway driving was suspicious to me. vw dealer said the high pressure fuel pump failed and contaminated the entire diesel fuel system and all the parts will need to be replaced and fuel system cleaned out. *tr
12/02/201241000
 Happened last night, with my 6 yr old daughter in the car, and wife driving on the freeway! check engine light, and fuel injector/glow plug light blinking, car shutdown, but fortunately was able to pull off to the side but still next to freeway on/off ramp. car would crank over but not start. called aaa tow to vw dealer where the car was purchased. i drove the car earlier that morning on a fairly long trip (over 100 miles), and started noticing the fuel economy wasn't as good as i normally would get (40 mpg), but it was raining heavy that morning so that's what i attributed it to, but only seeing 30 mpg after all freeway driving was suspicious to me. vw dealer said the high pressure fuel pump failed and contaminated the entire diesel fuel system and all the parts will need to be replaced and fuel system cleaned out.
11/12/2012265321
 The car's engine stopped functioning while driving on i-80 on the way to work in the morning. i was in the far left lane and had to use hazard signals to pull the car to the right shoulder during busy commute traffic. the engine glow light indicator and the malfunction indicator lamp were on during the failure. the car did not restart and a tow truck took the vehicle to the nearest dealership. metal debris was present inside of the fuel pump and fuel filter. *tr
11/12/201226532
 The car's engine stopped functioning while driving on i-80 on the way to work in the morning. i was in the far left lane and had to use hazard signals to pull the car to the right shoulder during busy commute traffic. the engine glow light indicator and the malfunction indicator lamp were on during the failure. the car did not restart and a tow truck took the vehicle to the nearest dealership. metal debris was present inside of the fuel pump and fuel filter.
11/04/2012720101
 My 2010 vw jetta sportwagen got the glow plug light intermittent flash starting on 72k miles. in the cold morning i could drive 10-15 minutes without issue. however, once the glow plug is on, it could not exceed 40mph. here's the diagnostic from the dealership: 72017 confirm mile on, glow plug light intermittent flash. perform guided fault finding, faults tored p00af. turbocharger boost performance visual inspection found vacuum hoses good. following test plan, check n75 solenoid good. check wiring to g581 ref volt good. perform gff function test vacuum diaphram good. function test n75 good. vacuum at 9psi. check internal resistance at boost actuator position sensor out of spec. rec replace g581 charge pressure actuator position sensor (within turbo assembly)... parts will need to be special ordered $1,444.41 + tax... *tr
11/04/201272010
 My 2010 vw jetta sportwagen got the glow plug light intermittent flash starting on 72k miles. in the cold morning i could drive 10-15 minutes without issue. however, once the glow plug is on, it could not exceed 40mph. here's the diagnostic from the dealership: 72017 confirm mile on, glow plug light intermittent flash. perform guided fault finding, faults tored p00af. turbocharger boost performance visual inspection found vacuum hoses good. following test plan, check n75 solenoid good. check wiring to g581 ref volt good. perform gff function test vacuum diaphram good. function test n75 good. vacuum at 9psi. check internal resistance at boost actuator position sensor out of spec. rec replace g581 charge perssure actuator position sensor (within turbo assembly)... parts will need to be special ordered $1,444.41 + tax...
10/02/2012595004
 Four failures in four months.this is a repeat failure with my diesel fuel system. i previously reported the first two occurrences on this site. volkswagen of america has now replaced my entire fuel system including the tank. this was only after repeated requests after four times to dealer for service for this issue--total time my car was in for service was 45 days over july through oct. 19, 2012. i was aware of the fuel pump failure after researching glow plug light flashing tdi and limp mode immediately upon the first time the lights started to flash on july 6, 2012. i went to dealer and they could not diagnose the problem. july 17 it happened again they found metal shards in the fuel filter and replaced the fuel pump...i requested they replace entire fuel system, explaining to the voa customer care person that metal shards go throughout the system, denied. picked up my car on july 31 (after 15 days in shop). on sept. 17 warning lights/limpmode again. i again request they replace entire fuel system, no, only the pump in the tank. pick up car sept. 28 (12 days in shop). four days later on oct. 2, again warning lights/limp mode. back to dealer, again request vofa to replace fuel system. no only the fuel rail. dealer replaces fuel rail, takes for a test drive and it failed on them. finally voa agrees to replace the fuel system...but not the tank. only clean the tank. i request new tank, volkswagen of american tells me i can go inspect the cleaned out tank...how will i see inside the tank...voa cust service tells me then i better bring a flash light. mind you i was dealing with the same cust serv rep [xxx] the entire time. they decide to replace tank. pick car up oct. 19 (18 days in shop). waiting for it to happen again. only a matter of time and hope i don't get in accident due to it. very stressful. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*tr
10/02/201259500
 Four failures in four months.this is a repeat failure with my deisel fuel system. i previously reported the first two occurances on this site. volkswagen of america has now replaced my entire fuel system including the tank. this was only after repeated requests after four times to dealer for service for this issue--total time my car was in for service was 45 days over july through oct. 19, 2012. i was aware of the fuel pump failure after researching glow plug light flashing tdi and limp mode immediately upon the first time the lights started to flash on july 6, 2012. i went to dealer and they could not diagnose the problem. july 17 it happened again they found metal shards in the fuel filter and replaced the fuel pump...i requested they replace entire fuel system, explaining to the voa customer care person that metal shards go throughout the system, denied. picked up my car on july 31 (after 15 days in shop). on sept. 17 warning lights/limpmode again. i again request they replace entire fuel system, no, only the pump in the tank. pick up car sept. 28 (12 days in shop). four days later on oct. 2, again warning lights/limp mode. back to dealer, again request vofa to replace fuel system. no only the fuel rail. dealer replaces fuel rail, takes for a test drive and it failed on them. finally voa agrees to replace the fuel system...but not the tank. only clean the tank. i request new tank, volkswagen of american tells me i can go inspect the cleaned out tank...how will i see inside the tank...voa cust service tells me then i better bring a flash light. mind you i was dealing with the same cust serv rep michele the entire time. they decide to replace tank. pick car up oct. 19 (18 days in shop). waiting for it to happen again. only a matter of time and hope i don't get in accident due to it. very stressful.
07/09/201232000
 While driving 65 mph on the freeway in oakland, ca, the engine malfunction light came on, my car began to slow down, and as soon as i exited the freeway the car stalled and stopped altogether, and would not restart. i was towed to the oakland vw dealership. they informed me that the fuel pump had failed, and had to replace the fuel pump, filter, fuel lines, etc. the dealer said that there were shards of metal throughout the fuel lines. this appears related to nhtsa engineering analysis ea11-003.
10/13/2012380001
 Had the vehicle serviced at the 40,000 mile interval. metal flakes were found in the fuel filter. i was told of your investigation of the hpfp problems that this model has been demonstrating. i would like to file this information with you in case this fuel pump fails. i understand that vw has been reluctant to honor their warranty. *tr
10/13/201238000
 Had the vehicle serviced at the 40,000 mile interval.metal flakes were found in the fuel filter.i was told of your investigation of the hpfp problems that this model has been demonstrating.i would like to file this information with you in case this fuel pump fails.i understand that vw has been reluctant to honor their warranty.
08/31/2012662531
 The vehicle stalled in traffic. the vehicle would not restart. it had to be towed to a vw dealer. the vw dealer told me the pump disintegrated and sent metal fines through the fuel rail clogging the fuel injectors. the dealer claims it was due to the diesel fuel being contaminated. i have documentation that only diesel fuel was in the tank (fuel receipts). the dealer did not do a lab analysis on my fuel. they said it didn't smell right. *tr
01/04/201180001
 Vehicle regularly experiences loss of propulsion after cresting hills. varying pressure on the throttle pedal produces no change. incidents last approximately two seconds before normal operation returns. does not stall. *tr
08/31/201266253
 The vehicle stalled in traffic. the vehicle would not restart. it had to be towed to a vw dealer. the vw dealer told me the pump disintegrated and sent metal fines through the ffuel rail clogging the fuel injectors. the dealer claims it was due to the diesel fuel being contaminated. i have documentation that only diesel feul was in the tank (fuel reciepts). the dealer did not do a lab analysis on my fuel. they said it didn't smell right.
01/04/201180001
 Vehicle regularly experiences loss of propulsion after cresting hills. varying pressure on the throttle pedal produces no change. incidents last approximately two seconds before normal operation returns. does not stall. *tr
08/31/201266253
 The vehicle stalled in traffic. the vehicle would not restart. it had to be towed to a vw dealer. the vw dealer told me the pump disintegrated and sent metal fines through the ffuel rail clogging the fuel injectors. the dealer claims it was due to the diesel fuel being contaminated. i have documentation that only diesel feul was in the tank (fuel reciepts). the dealer did not do a lab analysis on my fuel. they said it didn't smell right.
01/04/20118000
 Vehicle regularly experiences loss of propulsion after cresting hills. varying pressure on the throttle pedal produces no change. incidents last approximately two seconds before normal operation returns. does not stall.
09/12/2012481691
 I was driving on the highway and experienced an extreme loss of power and flashing yellow check engine light. after stopping the vehicle stalled and wouldn't restart on multiple attempts. brought vehicle to dealer who says it needs the entire fuel system replaced, due to metal shavings in the fuel delivery system caused by a bad hpfp. originally vw said it would be covered under warranty, but now are citing biofuel as a reason for the failure. i have used only b5 which complies with vw's standard policies but they have stated they believe the reason to be owner negligence and have a higher blend than b5. i only put in what the fuel stations tell me they have, i don't test my fuel before i put it in. this seems like a smoke and mirrors play by vw, attempting not to pay the claim and trying to have me shell out $10k for the repair. seems pretty ridiculous for a 2year old vehicle with such low mileage. *tr
09/12/201248169
 I was driving on the highway and experienced an extreme loss of power and flashing yellow check engine light. after stopping the vehicle stalled and wouldn't restart on multiple attempts. brought vehicle to dealer who says it needs the entire fuel system replaced, due to metal shavings in the fuel delivery system caused by a bad hpfp. originally vw said it would be covered under warranty, but now are citing biofuel as a reason for the failure. i have used only b5 which complies with vw's standard policies but they have stated they believe the reason to be owner negligence and have a higher blend than b5. i only put in what the fuel stations tell me they have, i don't test my fuel before i put it in. this seems like a smoke and mirrors play by vw, attempting not to pay the claim and trying to have me shell out $10k for the repair. seems pretty ridiculous for a 2year old vehicle with such low mileage.
09/16/2012376101
 Stopped and filled up vehicle with diesel fuel around 5 pm 9/16/12. drove approximately 10.2 miles and the vehicle engine stopped. exactly at that moment, the warning 'check engine now' indicator phrase was displayed in the display panel. it stayed on for a few seconds, and then turned off, and there were no indicator lights on at all that would indicate low oil pressure or fuel or any other symptom. we had enough moment to roll to the shoulder of the road to get out of the way of traffic. electric was working as we were able to roll down the windows of the car, the radio was on. put the car in park and tried starting the engine. it would crank over, but never catch. even though we had just put in 13.5 gallons of fuel, the car behaved as though it were out of fuel. i checked the receipt to verify diesel was put into the car. i also called the chevron station where i purchased the fuel to ask if there had been a mistake or if they'd had other reports of bad diesel from their station. the owner of the station called me back and let me know that he ran lab tests to determine whether or not their was contamination in the fuel lines (either from gasoline or from water), and he said there had not been. called the volkswagen roadside assistance and they sent out a tow truck to collect the car and take it back to the dealership. *tr
09/16/201237610
 Stopped and filled up vehicle with disel fuel around 5 pm 9/16/12. drove appoximately 10.2 miles and the vehicle engine stopped. exactly at that moment, the warning 'check engine now' indicator phrase was displayed in the dispay panel. it stayed on for a few seconds, and then turned off, and there were no indicator lights on at all that would indicate low oil pressure or fuel or any other symptom. we had enough moment to roll to the shoulder of the road to get out of the way of traffic. electric was working as we were able to roll down the windows of the car, the radio was on. put the car in park and tried starting the engine. it would crank over, but never catch. even though we had just put in 13.5 gallons of fuel, the car behaved as though it were out of fuel. i checked the receipt to verify disel was put into the car. i also called the cheveron station where i purchased the fuel to ask if there had been a mistake or if they'd had other reports of bad disel from their station. the owner of the station called me back and let me know that he ran lab tests to determine whether or not their was contamination in the fuel lines (either from gasoline or from water), and he said there had not been. called the volkswagen roadside assistance and they sent out a tow truck to collect the car and take it back to the dealership.
08/14/201230632
 High pressure fuel pump failed traveling 60mph, car begins to stumble (more often then every hundred miles-now less than every 5 miles), engine almost dies out multiple times, rpm drops to near zero, check engine light turns on, hundreds of mini metal flakes found in fuel system/fuel canister . car driven to dealer (showed picture of metal in fuel canister). hamilton imports (vw dealer) had initial tech on 081412 diagnosis problem as normal for diesel fuel. called 081512 to service manager john, left message, he replied stating metal in fuel is normal. on 081612 email vw of america, in regards to the problem, call from service adviser on 081712 and are looking further into the problem. later that day, called service adviser, they ordered a complete fuel system and apologized for the initial delay and not fixing the car correctly. received a call from the dealer, 082812, the car is ready for pickup. a complete new fuel system was installed (injectors, high pressure fuel pump(failed), fuel rail, electric fuel pump in tank, all piping).
05/20/201224328
 While on a trip driving 35 mph, the high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) on my 2010 jetta tdi failed, causing the car to lose power. the squiggly light came on and i pulled into a parking lot where the car stalled and would not start again. had we been on the freeway, it could have caused a serious accident, hence the complaint. also, i have some concern that vw america is blaming customers by suggesting this happens when gasoline instead of diesel is used. i want to state unequivocally as the only one who ever fills up the tank that i have always put diesel in the tank and have a receipt indicating i had put in diesel the day before the car stalled. i believe this may be a design flaw of the hpfp and if so, the car should be recalled and the issued fixed.
08/29/2012320001
 I was traveling approximately 45 mph in my 2010 jetta tdi when the car suddenly stalled without any warning. i was unable to navigate the car to a safe place and was stuck in the middle two lanes. i was unable to restart the car and had to wait 40min for a tow truck to arrive. the dealership indicated that the fuel pump failed. they are also having to replace the fuel distributor and filter. *tr
08/14/201230632
 High pressure fuel pump failed traveling 60mph, car begins to stumble (more often then every hundred miles-now less than every 5 miles), engine almost dies out multiple times, rpm drops to near zero, check engine light turns on, hundreds of mini metal flakes found in fuel system/fuel canister . car driven to dealer (showed picture of metal in fuel canister). hamilton imports (vw dealer) had initial tech on 081412 diagnosis problem as normal for diesel fuel. called 081512 to service manager john, left message, he replied stating metal in fuel is normal. on 081612 email vw of america, in regards to the problem, call from service adviser on 081712 and are looking further into the problem. later that day, called service adviser, they ordered a complete fuel system and apologized for the initial delay and not fixing the car correctly. received a call from the dealer, 082812, the car is ready for pickup. a complete new fuel system was installed (injectors, high pressure fuel pump(failed), fuel rail, electric fuel pump in tank, all piping).
05/20/201224328
 While on a trip driving 35 mph, the high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) on my 2010 jetta tdi failed, causing the car to lose power. the squiggly light came on and i pulled into a parking lot where the car stalled and would not start again. had we been on the freeway, it could have caused a serious accident, hence the complaint. also, i have some concern that vw america is blaming customers by suggesting this happens when gasoline instead of diesel is used. i want to state unequivocally as the only one who ever fills up the tank that i have always put diesel in the tank and have a receipt indicating i had put in diesel the day before the car stalled. i believe this may be a design flaw of the hpfp and if so, the car should be recalled and the issued fixed.
08/29/201232000
 I was traveling approximately 45 mph in my 2010 jetta tdi when the car suddenly stalled without any warning. i was unable to navigate the car to a safe place and was stuck in the middle two lanes. i was unable to restart the car and had to wait 40min for a tow truck to arrive. the dealership indicated that the fuel pump failed. they are also having to replace the fuel distributor and filter.
08/14/201230632
 High pressure fuel pump failed traveling 60mph, car begins to stumble (more often then every hundred miles-now less than every 5 miles), engine almost dies out multiple times, rpm drops to near zero, check engine light turns on, hundreds of mini metal flakes found in fuel system/fuel canister . car driven to dealer (showed picture of metal in fuel canister). hamilton imports (vw dealer) had initial tech on 081412 diagnosis problem as normal for diesel fuel. called 081512 to service manager john, left message, he replied stating metal in fuel is normal. on 081612 email vw of america, in regards to the problem, call from service adviser on 081712 and are looking further into the problem. later that day, called service adviser, they ordered a complete fuel system and apologized for the initial delay and not fixing the car correctly. received a call from the dealer, 082812, the car is ready for pickup. a complete new fuel system was installed (injectors, high pressure fuel pump(failed), fuel rail, electric fuel pump in tank, all piping).
05/20/201224328
 While on a trip driving 35 mph, the high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) on my 2010 jetta tdi failed, causing the car to lose power. the squiggly light came on and i pulled into a parking lot where the car stalled and would not start again. had we been on the freeway, it could have caused a serious accident, hence the complaint. also, i have some concern that vw america is blaming customers by suggesting this happens when gasoline instead of diesel is used. i want to state unequivocally as the only one who ever fills up the tank that i have always put diesel in the tank and have a receipt indicating i had put in diesel the day before the car stalled. i believe this may be a design flaw of the hpfp and if so, the car should be recalled and the issued fixed.
08/29/201232000
 I was traveling approximately 45 mph in my 2010 jetta tdi when the car suddenly stalled without any warning. i was unable to navigate the car to a safe place and was stuck in the middle two lanes. i was unable to restart the car and had to wait 40min for a tow truck to arrive. the dealership indicated that the fuel pump failed. they are also having to replace the fuel distributor and filter.
08/12/2012470001
 While exiting a parking at a stop sign, when accelerating out past the stop sign at approximately 10 mph the car's engine suddenly lost power and died. after the vehicle once again returned to a complete stop, i was able to restart the engine after putting the car into park. taken into dealership 10 days later for schedule service and maintenance; nothing out of the ordinary was found. *tr
08/12/201247000
 While exiting a parking at a stop sign, when accelerating out past the stop sign at approximately 10 mph the car's engine suddenly lost power and died. after the vehicle once again returned to a complete stop, i was able to restart the engine after putting the car into park. taken into dealership 10 days later for schedule service and maintenance; nothing out of the ordinary was found.
08/18/2012119000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph the vehicle stalled. he was able to restart the vehicle shortly thereafter. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the dealer stated that the fuel system needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and the current mileage was 119,000. kmj
08/12/201247000
 While exiting a parking at a stop sign, when accelerating out past the stop sign at approximately 10 mph the car's engine suddenly lost power and died. after the vehicle once again returned to a complete stop, i was able to restart the engine after putting the car into park. taken into dealership 10 days later for schedule service and maintenance; nothing out of the ordinary was found.
08/18/2012119000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph the vehicle stalled. he was able to restart the vehicle shortly thereafter. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the dealer stated that the fuel system needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and the current mileage was 119,000. kmj
08/18/2012119000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated while driving 60 mph the vehicle stalled.he was able to pull over on the side of the road where he shut off the vehicle and reseted again. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the dealer stated the fuel system needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and the current mileage was 119,000.jp
08/15/201247000
 2010 vw jetta tdi - high pressure fuel pump problems resulting in pieces destroying fuel system. damage estimated at $10,000. car spent one month last year in the shop for related issues.
08/06/201235700
 While driving on a residential street below the posted speed limit of 25 mph, odd knocking noises were heard. the driver came to a stop at a stop sign where there was a complete loss of power - the engine had stopped. the diesel indicator light came on. after a brief pause, the driver tried to start the car unsuccessfully. the driver then called roadside assistance, and the vehicle was towed to a vw dealer within 2 miles of the incident. the service agent immediately met the driver, and the vehicle was immediately towed to service away from the view of other vw customers. after 6 hours, the service agent at the vw dealer informed the driver that there was a complete destruction of the high pressured fuel pump along with the need to replace the entire fuel system. driver has maintained diesel receipts and mileage log throughout the ownership of the vehicle. 2 stall incidents (from which the driver was able to restart the vehicle) occurred 11 months earlier in september 2011. no other notable incidents have occurred. driver has also completed the recommended maintenance schedule by vw and the several service bulletins issued. the incident occurred on a slightly warmer day in los angeles about 85 f. it occurred after about 45 miles of freeway driving and an initial 30-minute stop at a coffee shop. the day before the incident, the driver just had received the vehicle back from an auto body repair shop in which exterior repair work was done to replace the rear bumper. damage to the rear bumper occurred in a minor accident about 3 weeks prior and about 700 miles previous. driver cannot be sure if the 2 events -- the accident and subsequent repair work and the failure of the fuel system -- are related. driver was sure to indicate to the auto body repair shop that vehicle was a diesel, and that gasoline should not be used.
07/05/2012540001
 First incidence: driving 45 mph, glow plug light starts flashing, car goes into limp mode. drive slowly home. call dealership, told to recycle (turn off/on). if light goes away should be okay they said. took to dealer to check out to be sure. they found nothing. a week later was on the highway and needed to accelerate and flashing light and limp mode again. pulled over, turned off and on. drove slow to the dealer, car very sluggish. it is at the dealer now and they are going to replace the high pressure fuel pump (hpfp). *tr
07/05/201254000
 First incidence: driving 45 mph, glow plug light starts flashing, car goes into limp mode. drive slowly home. call dealership, told to recycle (turn off/on). if light goes away should be okay they said. took to dealer to check out to be sure. they found nothing. a week later was on the highway and needed to accelerate and flashing light and limp mode again. pulled over, turned off and on. drove slow to the dealer, car very sluggish. it is at the dealer now and they are going to replace the high pressure fuel pump (hpfp).
06/11/2012280001
 My 2010 jetta tdi broke down on me while i was three hours away from my home. the service rep. said he has had a few cars come in with the same problem. he stated it was due to bad fuel or water in the fuel line. i know i had put diesel in when i filled up that morning. he stated we had probably received bad fuel when we had filled up. we were on a road trip (8hrs one way) and i had driven about 5 hours before it died!!! we were traveling at approx. 65 mph when the flashing glow plug light indicator began to flash. the car then started to lose acceleration and we pulled over where the engine finally shut down and it would not restart. i had to have the car towed to the closest vw dealer. they are replacing the entire fuel system. how am i supposed to know what fuel station has good diesel? i know the fault was not mine. i can't afford to be without my car again for 2 to 3 weeks. as soon as i get my car back i will be trading it in even though i am upside down on my loan. i loved my tdi but with this issue always being a threat i will not be able to recommend this car to anyone. vw needs to fix this issue. *tr
06/11/201228000
 My 2010 jetta tdi broke down on me while i was three hours away from my home. the service rep. said he has had a few cars come in with the same problem. he stated it was due to bad fuel or water in the fuel line. i know i had put diesel in when i filled up that moring. he stated we had probably received bad fuel when we had filled up. we were on a road trip (8hrs one way) and i had driven about 5 hours before it died!!! we were traveling at approx. 65 mph when the flashing glow plug light indicator began to flash. the car then started to lose accelation and we pulled over where the engine finally shut down and it would not restart. i had to have the car towed to the closest vw dealer. they are replacing the entire fuel system. how am i supposed to know what fuel station has good diesel? i know the fault was not mine. i can't afford to be without my car again for 2 to 3 weeks. as soon as i get my car back i will be trading it in even though i am upside down on my loan. i loved my tdi but with this issue always being a threat i will not be able to recomend this car to anyone. vw needs to fix this issue.
03/23/201220426
 Check engine light came on while driving jetta tdi to/from work. took it to dealer and they reported it was the high pressure fuel sensor (vehicle storing fault p0191). they replaced the sensor (thinking it faulty), but the following day the check engine light came on again. returned the vehicle to the dealer and they reported the same fault. dealer kept vehicle for investigation. their investigation revealed metal shavings in the fuel system. the vehicle remained with the dealer between 03/23-03/27 wherein they replaced the entire fuel system. on the morning of 06/29 went to start car and could not get it to start. vehicle was towed to dealer and the replacement high pressure fuel pump was determined faulty.
06/11/201228000
 My 2010 jetta tdi broke down on me while i was three hours away from my home. the service rep. said he has had a few cars come in with the same problem. he stated it was due to bad fuel or water in the fuel line. i know i had put diesel in when i filled up that moring. he stated we had probably received bad fuel when we had filled up. we were on a road trip (8hrs one way) and i had driven about 5 hours before it died!!! we were traveling at approx. 65 mph when the flashing glow plug light indicator began to flash. the car then started to lose accelation and we pulled over where the engine finally shut down and it would not restart. i had to have the car towed to the closest vw dealer. they are replacing the entire fuel system. how am i supposed to know what fuel station has good diesel? i know the fault was not mine. i can't afford to be without my car again for 2 to 3 weeks. as soon as i get my car back i will be trading it in even though i am upside down on my loan. i loved my tdi but with this issue always being a threat i will not be able to recomend this car to anyone. vw needs to fix this issue.
03/23/201220426
 Check engine light came on while driving jetta tdi to/from work. took it to dealer and they reported it was the high pressure fuel sensor (vehicle storing fault p0191). they replaced the sensor (thinking it faulty), but the following day the check engine light came on again. returned the vehicle to the dealer and they reported the same fault. dealer kept vehicle for investigation. their investigation revealed metal shavings in the fuel system. the vehicle remained with the dealer between 03/23-03/27 wherein they replaced the entire fuel system. on the morning of 06/29 went to start car and could not get it to start. vehicle was towed to dealer and the replacement high pressure fuel pump was determined faulty.
06/04/201228192
 When i started my car, a 2010 jetta sedan tdi, it started making a strange noise, but sitll ran. i tried to drive it over to the volkswagen dealer which was approximately 2 miles away. i pulled out onto the highway and achieved a speed of approximately 30mph. the car continued to make the noise and began to lose power within a half mile. i pulled into the parking lot of a shopping center at which time the engine died and would not restart. the car had to be towed to the volkswagen dealer, wallace imports of johnson city, tn. it took them approximately 1 1/2 weeks to get the parts in and repair the vehicle. the service representative explained to my husband that there was a castrophic failure of the high pressure fuel pump, which resulted in metal fragments contaminating the entire fuel system. as a result, he was told that every part which came in contact with the fuel had to be replaced, including the fuel tank, fuel lines, filters, fuel injectors, and many others. there was a two page list of the parts used to fix my car. my concern is that this could happen again resulting in an unsafe situation. further, we also have 2010 jetta tdi sportswagen and have concerns of the same problem occuring at highway speeds since imy husband routinely make round trips of 230 miles at least twice a week traveling mainly on the interstate.
06/08/201243575
 This was a high-pressure fuel pump failure. at 03:52 on 060812 i filled my cars's tank with 9.4 gallons of diesel fuel at the camino petroleum station at el camino real 698, south san francisco, ca. (mileage: 43375.) note: i have never mis-fuelled this vehicle; i have been a commercial motor vehicle driver for 25 years. at approximately 08:00, while driving southbound on ca interstate 5 at exit #262, the glow plug indicator light began to flash and the engine's power output decreased. i pulled into the buttonwillow (california) rest stop, then into a parking stall wherein the engine stopped running; it would not start again. the car was towed to the family auto group volkswagen dealer's shop (in bakersfield, ca) where high-pressure fuel pump failure was diagnosed. i have been informed by family auto group's service representative that volkswagen's power train warranty will cover the cost of repairs. it is my understanding that the car's entire fuel system (from the fuel tank to the fuel injectors) has been replaced due to system-wide contamination by metal particles from the high-pressure fuel pump. the cost of repairs arising from this sort of thing is estimated to be from $6,000.00 to $10,000.00 in parts and labour.
06/04/201228192
 When i started my car, a 2010 jetta sedan tdi, it started making a strange noise, but sitll ran. i tried to drive it over to the volkswagen dealer which was approximately 2 miles away. i pulled out onto the highway and achieved a speed of approximately 30mph. the car continued to make the noise and began to lose power within a half mile. i pulled into the parking lot of a shopping center at which time the engine died and would not restart. the car had to be towed to the volkswagen dealer, wallace imports of johnson city, tn. it took them approximately 1 1/2 weeks to get the parts in and repair the vehicle. the service representative explained to my husband that there was a castrophic failure of the high pressure fuel pump, which resulted in metal fragments contaminating the entire fuel system. as a result, he was told that every part which came in contact with the fuel had to be replaced, including the fuel tank, fuel lines, filters, fuel injectors, and many others. there was a two page list of the parts used to fix my car. my concern is that this could happen again resulting in an unsafe situation. further, we also have 2010 jetta tdi sportswagen and have concerns of the same problem occuring at highway speeds since imy husband routinely make round trips of 230 miles at least twice a week traveling mainly on the interstate.
06/08/201243575
 This was a high-pressure fuel pump failure. at 03:52 on 060812 i filled my cars's tank with 9.4 gallons of diesel fuel at the camino petroleum station at el camino real 698, south san francisco, ca. (mileage: 43375.) note: i have never mis-fuelled this vehicle; i have been a commercial motor vehicle driver for 25 years. at approximately 08:00, while driving southbound on ca interstate 5 at exit #262, the glow plug indicator light began to flash and the engine's power output decreased. i pulled into the buttonwillow (california) rest stop, then into a parking stall wherein the engine stopped running; it would not start again. the car was towed to the family auto group volkswagen dealer's shop (in bakersfield, ca) where high-pressure fuel pump failure was diagnosed. i have been informed by family auto group's service representative that volkswagen's power train warranty will cover the cost of repairs. it is my understanding that the car's entire fuel system (from the fuel tank to the fuel injectors) has been replaced due to system-wide contamination by metal particles from the high-pressure fuel pump. the cost of repairs arising from this sort of thing is estimated to be from $6,000.00 to $10,000.00 in parts and labour.
06/04/201228192
 When i started my car, a 2010 jetta sedan tdi, it started making a strange noise, but sitll ran. i tried to drive it over to the volkswagen dealer which was approximately 2 miles away. i pulled out onto the highway and achieved a speed of approximately 30mph. the car continued to make the noise and began to lose power within a half mile. i pulled into the parking lot of a shopping center at which time the engine died and would not restart. the car had to be towed to the volkswagen dealer, wallace imports of johnson city, tn. it took them approximately 1 1/2 weeks to get the parts in and repair the vehicle. the service representative explained to my husband that there was a castrophic failure of the high pressure fuel pump, which resulted in metal fragments contaminating the entire fuel system. as a result, he was told that every part which came in contact with the fuel had to be replaced, including the fuel tank, fuel lines, filters, fuel injectors, and many others. there was a two page list of the parts used to fix my car. my concern is that this could happen again resulting in an unsafe situation. further, we also have 2010 jetta tdi sportswagen and have concerns of the same problem occuring at highway speeds since imy husband routinely make round trips of 230 miles at least twice a week traveling mainly on the interstate.
06/08/201243575
 This was a high-pressure fuel pump failure. at 03:52 on 060812 i filled my cars's tank with 9.4 gallons of diesel fuel at the camino petroleum station at el camino real 698, south san francisco, ca. (mileage: 43375.) note: i have never mis-fuelled this vehicle; i have been a commercial motor vehicle driver for 25 years. at approximately 08:00, while driving southbound on ca interstate 5 at exit #262, the glow plug indicator light began to flash and the engine's power output decreased. i pulled into the buttonwillow (california) rest stop, then into a parking stall wherein the engine stopped running; it would not start again. the car was towed to the family auto group volkswagen dealer's shop (in bakersfield, ca) where high-pressure fuel pump failure was diagnosed. i have been informed by family auto group's service representative that volkswagen's power train warranty will cover the cost of repairs. it is my understanding that the car's entire fuel system (from the fuel tank to the fuel injectors) has been replaced due to system-wide contamination by metal particles from the high-pressure fuel pump. the cost of repairs arising from this sort of thing is estimated to be from $6,000.00 to $10,000.00 in parts and labour.
01/10/2011120
 I purchased my brand new vw jetta from the dealership lot. less than 4 weeks later when the car was in the driveway i started it, and as i pressed the gas down the car began to move (in a sputtering/jerking type of movemen)t but it was not able to go more than 7 feet before it stalled out,, and the rpm's were high and the car just moved like it was not able to properly accelerate, it stalled out before the end of my drive way. i started it again and it drove properly, this exact incident occurred at least1- 2 times a week on a cold start. i took it to dealership, nothing found on diagnostics.then at least every 1-2 months i took it to dealership, no proof on diagnostics .next a recall & work was done. same problem occurred again and again. took it back. they said they could not find a solution because its not repeating the stalling when its at dealership. i am still having the issue of my car stalling out when driving, it is a safety issue. it is dangerous driving a car that stalls out while you are on the road. since the cold start issues i have also had it stall out on the road, in an intersection. this car is still repeating the stalling. i cannot get any answers on how to fix it due to no proof on diagnostics check. i feel unsafe in my car. it starts to accelerate then shuts off. this is not acceptable and hasnt ever been properly fixed even thoughvw corporate has a case on the issues of my car..
05/15/201225000
 Jetta tdi, check engine light and glow plug warning light followed by reduced power. vehicle ran for several miles before stalling. would not restart. dealer reported failure of the high pressure fuel pump and metal in the fuel filter.
05/20/201226079
 Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen jetta tdi. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the roadway. the vehicle coasted to a stop as the contact merged to the shoulder. the contact attempted to restart the vehicle after twenty minutes, but the vehicle did not start. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, who stated that they were unable to produce a failure code. the contact was informed that the entire fuel system needed to be replaced. the repair was covered by warranty. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 26,079.
05/15/201225000
 Jetta tdi, check engine light and glow plug warning light followed by reduced power. vehicle ran for several miles before stalling. would not restart. dealer reported failure of the high pressure fuel pump and metal in the fuel filter.
05/20/201226079
 Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen jetta tdi. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the roadway. the vehicle coasted to a stop as the contact merged to the shoulder. the contact attempted to restart the vehicle after twenty minutes, but the vehicle did not start. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, who stated that they were unable to produce a failure code. the contact was informed that the entire fuel system needed to be replaced. the repair was covered by warranty. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 26,079.

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