2010 Volkswagen Golf fuel system, diesel problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, diesel on the 2010 Volkswagen Golf — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2010 volkswagen golf. Consumer writes in regards to fuel system malfunction. *smd the consumer stated in july 2013, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled on the highway. When she took the vehicle to dealer, for a diagnoses, they informed her, the fuel system had completely malfunctioned and sent metal…”
filed Aug 4, 2014
“Had just refueled vehicle a day prior when on lunch break vehicle lost power while driving. Upon entering a heavily congested intersection the vehicle lost power and stalled causing steering, braking and control to be compromised. Started vehicle to move out of heavy traffic and drove directly to…”
filed Apr 19, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Fuel System, DieselCampaign 11V490000 · Oct 3, 2011
Fuel System, Diesel problems in other Golf years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Golf | 3 | 7% |
| 2012 Golf | 7 | 15% |
| 2011 Golf | 19 | 17% |
| 2004 Golf | 2 | 7% |
| 2002 Golf | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 Golf | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Volkswagen Golf
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.