2009 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel System Problems
NHTSA has 307 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, 35% of all 888 complaints for this model year. That is the highest fuel system complaint count among 21 Jetta model years. These complaints report 3 fires. Median mileage at failure: 59,081 miles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 307
- 35% of 888
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 59,081 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2009 Volkswagen Jetta fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 18, 2009, latest Jan 3, 2022.
Fuel System recalls for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
- NHTSA 11V490000Oct 3, 2011Fuel System168,275 vehicles
Fuel system, diesel
Volkswagen is recalling certain model 2009-2012 jetta and jetta sportwagen vehicles, manufactured from may 2008 through september 2011, model year 2010-2012 volkswagen golf vehicles, manufactured from may 2009 through september 2011, and model year 2010-2012 audi a3 vehicles, manufactured from september 2009 through september 2011, that are equipped with a 2.0l tdi common rail diesel engine/clean diesel engine. The fuel injection pulses could coincide with the natural frequency of the injector line #2, in specific load and rpm conditions. This resonance creates additional stress in the fuel line.
Risk: Due to the resonance condition, injector line number 2 could develop small cracks which could lead to fuel leakage. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source, may lead to a fire.
Remedy: Volkswagen will install an improved fuel injector line for the number 2 cylinder on certain vehicles and will install vibration dampers on all of the injector lines. Volkswagen and audi will notify owners to have the vehicles repaired free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during november 2011. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
- NHTSA 10V621000Dec 10, 2010Fuel System228,236 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 jetta, new beetle, new beetle convertible, model year 2009 jetta sportwagen and model year 2007-2009 rabbit vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines. The jetta, jetta sportwagen, and rabbit vehicles may have a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir that may chafe against an underhood fuel supply line. The new beetle and the new beetle convertible vehicles may have a fastening clamp on a hydraulic hose of the power steering system that may be located in an improper position which could cause chafing against an underhood fuel supply line.
Risk: If chafing occurs, there is the potential for a fuel leak to develop. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the underhood fuel line. Additionally, depending on the vehicle model, dealers will either remove the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir, or inspect the position of the fastening clamp and adjust the related fastening clamp into the correct position. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 31, 2011. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Fuel System complaints by Jetta model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta have fuel system problems?
- NHTSA has 307 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, 35% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 59,081 miles.
- Which Volkswagen Jetta year has the most fuel system complaints?
- The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta has the most fuel system complaints (307), compared with 307 for the 2009.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta concern the fuel system: 11V490000 and 10V621000.