2013 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 8%of 518 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,400miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, 8% of the 518 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,400 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“About 2 days after having my fuel injectors replaced due to a total loss of power while driving/in conjunction with misfiring, I got the hybrid light. It was in a residential area. I noticed RPM's and charge levels were fluctuating along prior to loss of power. Total loss of power again. Shut off vehicle. Waited a minute. Turned vehicle back on then continued driving. Had one additional loss of power but the hybrid light didn't come on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11405481, filed 2021-03, 65,000 miles“The high pressure fuel pump broke leaving metal shaving in my fuel tank. I had this replaced at 38k miles and now it is broke again at 78k. Vw extended the warranty for 2006-2012 vehicles for 10 yrs or 120k miles. But since my vehicle is a 2013 they will not covered it. I believe they are still using the same faulty fuel pump for the 2013.”
NHTSA complaint #10923827, filed 2016-11, 78,500 miles“The problem showing error code p0087, p0387 high pressure fuel pump failure, the cost of expensive to repair, difficult to meet warranty related power-train & engine. It has been twoce break down. Its third break down. It only 62k mileages on it. Vw want to working on it due of out of warranty cost. I am not happy that vw is not qualify to inspect part problem cause. I hope it is affect other customers who have simply problem with hpfp.”
NHTSA complaint #10746266, filed 2015-08, 62,000 miles“While driving in my neighborhood I drove away from a stop sign and lost engine power. I pulled over and saw my glow plug light on and the check engine light on. I put the car in park and turned it off and then tried restarting it. No luck. I had the vehicle towed to the closest vw dealer in my area and the next day was told my high pressure fuel pump had failed and before they would fix the issue a fuel sample would have to be tested. …”
NHTSA complaint #10736028, filed 2015-07, 27,000 miles“The car completely lost power while in motion and I had to pull off the roadway in heavy traffic. The dealer told me that the tdi (diesel) fuel system had a complete failure and imploded into many very small metal parts. Vw is replacing the entire fuel system, but not the engine. I believe metal in the fuel lines is cause for a complete engine replacement as they cannot prove the contamination was limited to the fuel lines. The car is less than 4 months old and has 5500 miles total.”
NHTSA complaint #10514091, filed 2013-05, 5,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10247540Dec 13, 2023Diesel Fuel System and Repair
- 10238298Jun 15, 2023Gasoline fuel additive
- 10224854Sep 28, 2022Evaluate TDI vehicle for repurchase prior to repairs
- 10214745Jun 23, 2022Gasoline quality check. Update to model and model year applicability.
- 10214485Jun 15, 2022Gasoline quality.
- 10206951Jan 24, 2022Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P053F in the ECM Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states blower…
- 10198230Jun 22, 2021Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- 10198166Jun 21, 2021VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 13% |
| 2024 | 4 | 9% |
| 2023 | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 | 3 | 7% |
| 2021 | 11 | 15% |
| 2020 | 5 | 9% |
| 2019 | 29 | 5% |
| 2018 | 9 | 28% |
| 2017 | 42 | 26% |
| 2016 | 35 | 22% |
| 2015 | 20 | 10% |
| 2014 | 42 | 11% |
| 2013 | 43 | 8% |
| 2012 | 80 | 16% |
| 2011 | 166 | 27% |
| 2010 | 303 | 36% |
| 2009 | 307 | 35% |
| 2008 | 10 | 5% |
| 2007 | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 | 23 | 4% |
| 2005 | 21 | 8% |
| 2004 | 37 | 16% |
| 2003 | 17 | 4% |
| 2002 | 22 | 3% |
| 2001 | 28 | 4% |
| 2000 | 22 | 5% |
| 1999 | 13 | 4% |
| 1998 | 10 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 7% |
| 1995 | 11 | 5% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 4 | 14% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1987 | 2 | 11% |
| 1986 | 5 | 36% |
Other parts of the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
148 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
141 complaintsEngine
112 complaintsOther or unknown
98 complaintsSteering
37 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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