2013 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 43 fuel system complaints for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, 8% of its 516 total complaints, with median failure mileage at 47,400 miles. No related recall is listed for this issue. The 2010 model year had far more (303 complaints, 36% share) by comparison.
- Fuel System complaints
- 43
- 8% of 516
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 47,400 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report the high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failing internally and shedding metal shavings into the fuel system, sometimes requiring full fuel system replacement.
- Several drivers describe sudden loss of power or complete stalling while driving, including at highway speeds, forcing them to coast to the shoulder.
- Some report the diesel engine light or glow plug light flashing along with a check engine light right before the stall or power loss.
- A few owners had the HPFP replaced under warranty only to have the same failure recur later, in one case at a much higher mileage.
- One owner had the internal fuel filter replaced after a stall, but the stalling issue returned afterward.
- One report describes hesitation when pressing the accelerator, later diagnosed by a dealer as a faulty high pressure fuel pump.
When 2013 Volkswagen Jetta fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint May 29, 2013, latest May 2, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
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
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta have?
- NHTSA lists 43 fuel system complaints for the 2013 Jetta, which is 8% of the 516 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Jetta fuel system?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system issue on the 2013 Jetta.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 47,400 miles.
- Did the fuel system problem cause crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data for these complaints shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
- Is the 2013 Jetta worse than other years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2013 Jetta's 43 complaints and 8% share are lower than the 2010 Jetta's 303 complaints (36% share) and the 2011 Jetta's 166 complaints (27% share).