2020 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel System Problems
3 owner-reported fuel system complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Fuel System Recalls (1)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
Fix: Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V-647.
Owner Complaints (3)
Your car won't accept fuel properly, even when the tank is empty—fuel seeps out and leaks instead of filling normally. You've noticed this matches a known recall issue affecting 2015-2020 VW and Audi vehicles, but Volkswagen hasn't acknowledged your vehicle's VIN as having the problem. The issue likely involves the fuel filler neck or fuel tank assembly that may need replacement or repair.
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Your fuel door won't open, preventing you from refueling your vehicle. The car doesn't have an internal button or switch to manually release the fuel door from inside the cabin. When the actuator was forced open during a service visit, it broke and now the fuel door hangs open, creating a security concern and leaving you stranded without a way to access the gas tank.
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CATASTROPHIC FUEL PUMP FAILURE AT 14,000 MILES ' BOTH FUEL PUMP AND FUEL PUMP MODULE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN MAINTAINED PROPERLY ACCORDING TO SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE STANDARDS.