Noticed an fuel smell coming from the engine bay. After a few times of looking for the source I came across the fuel rail covered in gunk. Wiped off rail and cycled the engine. Noticed the fuel rail is leaking from what looks like the fuel rail mounting bolt.

- Lochbuie, CO, USA

I have a diesel leak which Volkswagen did not repair (after I towed it there and told them about it in writing) and is not causing a light in the dash however, when plugging in an ODBEleven, several codes are generated and one is related to a low fuel pressure sensor. I also watched the fuel line dripping. VW claims that it is unreasonable to ask them to pay what I already paid to have the car fixed (diagnostics, rental, tow). It was reasonable for me to buy it and pay for all that though apparently. With a diesel leak, it's unsafe to drive so I currently have a piece of metal outside that I'm only halfway through paying on. This indeed is a TDI 2.0L they sold me 3 years ago.

- Duncan, OK, USA

When going over speed bumps or bumps in roads, the suspension is squeaky. In motion on city streets the gas cap became defective and the check engine light is on. Service department at VW states the gas cap needs replaced. There is now a noise on the back right panel behind the gas cap after turning off car.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

Purchased as a cpo vehicle in Sept '17. Started stalling month later. Car stalled going 50 mph, stalled in a parking lot and stalled on highway! very dangerous! brought the car in to VW 3 times to be fixed - finally they replaced fuel pump and issue seemed to be resolved. Fast forward 18 months and it is happening again! first in a parking lot then travelling 40 mph and was almost rammed from behind by a truck. Brought to VW again and they claim a sensor may need to be replaced? I asked if this was definitely the fix for this and they said they couldn't guarantee it. It looks like they recalled jettas and cc for stalling issues but not beetles. This is a very serious safety issue and something that should be seriously investigated!

- Norfolk, MA, USA

Incident 1 several months ago, I pulled up to a stop light. As the vehicle neared a complete stop, the engine stalled. I was unable to re-start the vehicle for 20 minutes. (the engine would crank but never start.) incidents 2 through 4 there were problems with the vehicle restarting on hot days, but I don't have detailed information because I was not the driver. Incidents 5 through 16 I drove the vehicle and shut it off. I returned within about 15 minutes. The engine would crank but not start. Only after waiting 20-25 minutes without attempting to start did the vehicle start. This happened 12 times in one day. The high temperature for the day was about 85 degrees. I contacted my mechanic about the problem. He said it sounded like a faulty fuel-pump control module, and that I should speak to VW about the recall. VW dealer said no recalls are present for my car. After speaking with a parts specialist and a manager, they determine that, though my vehicle is not included in the recall, it uses the same defective part as the passat and cc. They told me to call VW and ask for an exception to the recall. I called VW corporate and explained the issue. The agent was familiar with the passat and cc recall and confirmed that no recalls were present for my vehicle. After requesting information on the situation, the rep told me the following: "yes, the part is defective. No, VW won't do anything about it unless the recall is expanded to include your vehicle. You can pay us to install a replacement part and that replacement part will also be defective because we haven't yet released an improved part." The rep explained that recalls are government-mandated, and VW does not create them. I don't think this is 100% accurate, but it was an "excuse" she gave. I was horrified by VW's attitude, admitting a defect but refusing to fix. Can you provide any help?

- New Port Richey, FL, USA

First this is my 2nd complaint on this sme vehicle. I also posted last year on this site when this vehicle stalled in middle of freeway going 60 mph. Now this car has trouble starting. Especially after sitting a few days. Was parked at airport parking for 4 days. Sputtered a few minutes before starting but finally started. Drove 30 miles in rain & stopped to get gas. Then the car would not start. All lights came on. Got several warnings like "key not in range" but it was in range. "stability control error" lots of clicking sounds but engine wouldn't start. Have to have towed and take back to delearship. I see lots of service bulletins on this site for this same issue. Not sure if it's the fuel pump, starter, or something else.

- Parker, CO, USA

Driving 60 mph in rush hour 6/19/15 & suddenly eng lights go on & car stalled in middle of traffic! I was scared I was going to be rear ended & killed. Put flashers on called 911. Police parked behind me while I waited for tow truck. Officer asked to try & start to see if I could get to side of road. I was able to start it, but only drive a few feet before stuttered & died again. Had it towed to tynans VW, where it was purchased & reg maintained. Next day VW verified engine light was on when they started. However, they claim it went off when they drove a few miles. Code indicated issue related to fuel system, however they werent able to find anything wrong with car. They kept car a few days, drove it 90 miles w/ no issues. I contacted VW Corp & reported incident & explained dealer cant figure out whats wrong. I explained im not comfortable driving car until they can determine why my car stalled. They said it was likely debris in gas that couldve caused fuel not to flow properly - really" they wanted to know what brand of gas I used - conoco - brand name. This is serious! my car stalled for a reason, something failed. I realize cars breakdown, I have no problem, as long as the issue is identified & fixed. I do have a problem, however, w/VW handing car back to me not knowing why it happened. Told to bring it back if it happens again. If it happens again, I may not be so lucky. What if this happened on mountain pass? in the snow? or in middle of a busy intersection? research, you will find other fuel issues & stalling complaints, & recalls for other VW cars tiguan, passat etc. No recall for fuel/stalling issues on Beetle..yet.I do not want myself or anyone else to become a statistic before VW identifies the problem. GM failed to recall the Chevy cobalt. They knew about issue for 10 yrs before recalling, after 13 people died. Is that what youre waiting for VW"

- Parker, CO, USA

Preparing to enter freeway when engine sputtered, "check engine" light came on and engine quit running. Stuck in traffic until fire dept. Came by and helped push to the side of the road. Outside temperature was 101F when this occurred. Had towed to local VW dealership, who informed me the high pressure fuel pump failed causing metal debris to enter the fuel system. They replaced the entire fuel system to include the pump & injectors. They also dumped the fuel that was in the tank. The tank was full of diesel, less 45 miles, when this happened. There has never been gasoline put in this diesel tank.

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA