Category Archives: Volkswagen

VW Passat Leaking Diesel Fuel

Posted on April 23, 2012 by admin

Volkswagen is recalling certain 2012 Passat vehicles because over time they could be susceptible to fuel leaks. According to VW, some vehicles may have been built with a diesel fuel filter element that does not seal correctly. The leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source could lead to an engine fire. VW will be notifying owners of the problem starting in May, and will replace the diesel fuel filter elements with a new one. Owners wanting more information about the problem can contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Continue reading →

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Volkswagen Finds Airbag Flaw In Audi A6

Posted on December 13, 2011 by admin

A recent Volkswagen airbag recall could leave some 2012 Audi A6 drivers unprotected. In the report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Audi said that the driver and passenger curtain air bags may have not been stitched … Continue reading →

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Volkswagen Recalls Audi R8 Spyder

Posted on August 16, 2011 by admin

Volkswagen is recalling certain 2011-2012 Audi R8 Spyder vehicles to inspect for fuel line damage. In a recall report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the auto manufacturer said that a fuel supply line in the engine … Continue reading →

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NHTSA Investigates Jetta Fuel Leaks

Posted on August 10, 2011 by admin

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into fuel line leaks in some 2011 Volkswagen Jetta and Jetta Sportswagen vehicles. The NHTSA has already received seven complaints of leaks around the number two fuel injector on … Continue reading →

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VW Recalls Minivans for Stalling

Posted on March 11, 2011 by admin

Volkswagen has announced a recall for about 13,000 2010 Routan minivans for a problem that could lead to the engine stalling unexpectedly. Chrysler, who makes the vans for Volkswagen, announced a similar recall earlier this week on their 2010 Dodge … Continue reading →

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Faulty Fuel Pumps May Lead To Volkswagen Recall

Posted on February 23, 2011 by admin

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is currently investigating complaints from over 150 Volkswagen owners about engine problems. Loss of power and stalling engines has lead the NHTSA to suspect a failing high pressure fuel pump. While contaminates have been found in the fuel systems of some vehicles, it is not clear whether contaminates are the cause or the result of fuel pump failure. The investigation covers Volkswagen 2009-2010 Jetta, Golf, and Audi A3 vehicles with TDI clean diesel engines. Continue reading →

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Ignition Coil Problems In VW Passats

Posted on February 1, 2011 by admin

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is intensifying an investigation into potential ignition coil fire issues that could affect almost half a million Volkswagen Passats with four cylinder turbo engines. Last August, the agency opened a preliminary evaluation and found that the problem could be more serious than first thought. Ignition coils have been a problem for the German automaker in the past, and the intensified investigation by the NHTSA expands the number of vehicles covered, and brings Volkswagen one step closer to issuing a recall. Continue reading →

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