2016 Volkswagen Passat fuel/propulsion system problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2016 Volkswagen Passat — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“currently leaking raw fuel under the hood (matching Recall 15F7) and stalling after fill-ups (matching Recall 24V110000). I am requesting a Specialized Safety Review and Goodwill Assistance to cover the repair because this is a documented manufacturing defect, not wear-and-tear." 2. Leverage the…”
filed Apr 21, 2026
“Description of the Problem: The fuel pump housing on my 2016 Volkswagen Passat (1.8L TSI) developed visible cracks, which caused a persistent fuel vapor smell around the vehicle, especially after refueling. The failed component — the plastic fuel pump assembly manufactured by Continental — is…”
filed Jul 7, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Passat | 6 | 13% |
| 2017 Passat | 6 | 6% |
| 2015 Passat | 21 | 9% |
| 2014 Passat | 47 | 8% |
| 2013 Passat | 65 | 9% |
| 2012 Passat | 32 | 7% |
| 2010 Passat | 25 | 15% |
| 2009 Passat | 46 | 32% |
| 2008 Passat | 44 | 26% |
| 2007 Passat | 31 | 12% |
| 2006 Passat | 41 | 7% |
| 2005 Passat | 8 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Volkswagen Passat
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.