2004–2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 2004–2005 Volkswagen Golf, 2004–2005 Volkswagen Jetta and 1 other model Recall: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE DIESEL PUMPS WERE…
NHTSA campaign 04V586000 · Fuel System, Diesel · filed Dec 15, 2004 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE DIESEL PUMPS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPER FASTENER, WHICH COULD ALLOW DIESEL FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE PUMP.
The risk
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY LEAD TO A FIRE.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DIESEL PUMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
VW RECALL NO. VY.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Beetle | 2004, 2005 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 2004, 2005 |
| Volkswagen | Jetta | 2004, 2005 |
| Volkswagen | Passat | 2004, 2005 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 04V586000 (manufacturer number VY). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.