2010 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel System, Diesel Problems
- 166
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 166 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel pump · 48 records
- fuel system · 38 records
- glow plug · 37 records
- high pressure · 32 records
- pressure fuel · 32 records
- check engine · 23 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 79 |
| 30–60k mi | 52 |
| 60–100k mi | 28 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Diesel
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen jetta. While driving 50 mph, the engine sounded very roughly and unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle had to be merged to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the high pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 79,000.
ODI 10732773
Fuel System, Diesel · Fuel System, Other
Nhtsa action number :ea11003 aux fuel injection pump and lines leaking. *tr
ODI 10691913
Diesel · Fuel System, Diesel
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving at a low speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the engine warning light previously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the engine warning light needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired.…
ODI 10695322
Fuel System, Diesel
While driving on the george washington bridge from nyc to new jersey, the car began to slow, there was a slight "bucking" of the engine, and warning lights illuminated on the dash (glow plug malfunction indicator and battery malfunction indicator). I tried to downshift, but was unable to engage gears or control the speed of the vehicle. The car slowed to a stop and i put on my emergency flashers. The engine was…
ODI 10669738
Electrical System · Fuel System, Diesel
After entering street, after approximately 1/2 mile, glow light indicator came on and did not flash, a pop sounded and the engine died and could not be restarted, vehicle was towed 25 miles to dealership, waiting for diagnosis. No prior warning lights or indicators that the engine was inoperable. Had a new battery and had just made a trip of 345 miles two days prior. *tr
ODI 10669970
Fuel System, Diesel
I started the morning of 12/17/2014 just as i do every morning: went out to my car, turned the key over to warm the glow plugs, and started it up. As i proceeded to pull out of my driveway, i did not notice anything unusual. About 50 feet down the road on a slight grade, my car just cut off. There were no warnings whatsoever. The glow plug light flashed, along with a "service engine" indicator. Since i was on a…
ODI 10666996
Fuel System, Diesel · Fuel/Propulsion System
Traveling south on hwy 101, 55 miles north of san louis obispo, ca at an approximate speed of 65 mph,the engine lost power, and the vehicle came to a stop. The engine could not be restarted. The vehicle was towed to perry volkswagen in san louis obispo, ca. The vehicle was diagnosed as a failure of the high pressure fuel pump sending slivers of metal throughout the fuel system. The service representative stated that…
ODI 10628734
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Diesel
Had driven just a few miles and was coming up to a stop at a major intersection in heavy traffic. Glow plug light lit for a second and engine immediately stopped. Engine would crank, but would not start. Have been told the problem is the high pressure fuel pump. I drive long distance in this car at all times of day. The car died immediately, leaving me in the middle of the street. Very dangerous. *tr
ODI 10626760
Engine · Fuel System, Diesel
I was driving my vw jetta tdi on a local surface street in heavy traffic when my car died with no warning and initially would not restart. Fortunately i had enough momentum to coast to the side of the road to avoid being in an accident. I was able to restart the car and resume after a few moments. This has happened once more and is disconcerting. I always purchase fuel from name-brand and high-volume gas stations. I…
ODI 10663200
Engine · Fuel System, Diesel
Failure of the high pressure fuel pump in a vw jetta sportswagen tdi. Volkswagen made the repairs under warranty, for which i am appreciative. However, i am concerned it will happen again. *tr
ODI 10627638
Fuel System, Diesel
I was driving my vw on a [redacted] when the glow plug light began flashing and about 2 minutes later the car engine shut off and would not restart, which left me in the middle lane blocking the evening rush hour traffic on a very busy road. The vw service shop tells me that the fuel pump broke and there is metal in my fuel filter. I have always fueled with diesel from shell and i can obtain all of my receipts to…
ODI 10617950
Fuel System, Diesel · Power Train
Driving on highway and all engine power was lost. Car was able to limp to shoulder. Tried to restart vechicle with no luck. *tr
ODI 10606929
Engine · Fuel System, Diesel
2010 jetta tdi. Driving on road at about 35 mph when car suddenly stalled. Glow plug light flashes, "service engine now" on display. Traffic was light and speed was enough to coast to safe location. Car would not restart. Towed to dealer. Dealer replaced some relay part but.... The very next day same thing. Car died while driving. Same symptoms as above. Again no warning prior to stalling. Towed to dealer. Dealer…
ODI 10615751
Fuel System, Diesel
Driving and glow plug light started flashing on dash and lost power (max about 40 mph). Pulled over and turned off vehicle. Started again, glow plug light went away and vehicle still not at full power (max about 40 mph). Then, a solid glow plug and check engine light came on and vehicle died. Vehicle would not start. Mechanics diagnosis: high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) failure (disintegrated) and metal pieces…
ODI 10607104
Engine · Fuel System, Diesel
2010 vw jetta sportwagen tdi. Car lost power at highway speeds. "glow plug" indicator illuminated and hud displayed "service immediately." was able to safely pull over to shoulder. Car would not restart. Had to be towed to nearby dealership. Informed today that high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) had failed and would be covered under extended warranty. Will be without car for 5-10 days. Car is located 1 hour away from…
ODI 10599003
Fuel System, Diesel
My 2010 jetta sportswagen tdi diesel stalled while moving from a driveway onto a residential street. There was no warning of imminent disablement except for a 5 seconds of engine "sputter". The weather was warm and dry, and the battery had just been replaced. The vehicle was trucked to the vw dealership in cerritos ca. The service manager seemed to sense the nature of the problem, and the car was inspected by a vwoa…
ODI 10596790
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Diesel
I was driving down the road when i accelerated hard and i predndio light of "glow plug" on the panel, the car lost power and was limited to spend two thousand rpm's coming home that was close. I did nothing that night, i followed turning on the light in the panel. The next day i turn it normal, i turned on the light ... Then it caught me way to work again and i return to my home, i turned on and off and it caught…
ODI 10594375
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Diesel · Fuel/Propulsion System
I had what appears to be a fuel system failure. I was turning left after stopping at a red light. I was traveling at @20 mph. 100 yards down the block, the engine lost power, the check engine light came on, as did the diesel coil icon. The car was dead instantly. There was no warning, no gradual failure, no time to get out of the street. Please note, i had my vehicle regularly serviced at the vw dealership,…
ODI 10588087
Fuel System, Diesel
I was driving home with my 5 year old daughter in the back seat. As i approached a blind curve on hwy 133 in brunswick county nc, my car shut off and the diesel fuel light came on. I was almost hit by two vehicles behind me at the time because i reduced speed and they could see well inside the curve. I had it towed to the mechanic and he indicated that it looked like a high pressure fuel pump failure. He said this…
ODI 10606358
Fuel System, Diesel
2010 jetta sportwagen tdi. Failed to start. Dealership indicated problem with fuel system. Tested diesel fuel no issues. Suggest replacement of fuel retention valve, but uncertain if this will solve problem. May relate to nhtsa action number : ea11003. *tr
ODI 10563877
Fuel System, Diesel
After driving for 5 minutes and with no warning whatsoever the glow plug light started flashing and the check engine light came on. I lost 80% of my power. Drove it for 5 more minutes and it stopped and would not start. Towed it to the dealer who turned the ignition on and after hearing my description of the failure said it is most likely a fuel delivery system problem. He seemed to know what was wrong and said that…
ODI 10565668
Engine · Fuel System, Diesel
I was driving on the freeway (at speed) on my way to work when my 2010 jetta tdi suddenly stalled. I was lucky that the engine did not lock up as i would have been rear ended. However, i continued to coast at speed. I was able to coast over to the shoulder. The car would not start. I contacted a tow truck to tow me into the dealership. The dealership informed me that the inter turbo cooler was damaged due to the…
ODI 10560313
Fuel System, Diesel
Car broke down on highway. Towed to dealer and we were told there were metal shavings throughout fuel system and that it would cost $6000 to repair. We noticed that nhtsa has an open investigation (ea11003) for this exact problem. Link:…
ODI 10558360
Engine · Fuel System, Diesel
2010 jetta sedan tdi --> fuel leak --> day prior ran normal. Went to start and did not start. Thought was the battery. Charged emergency starter for 4hr and attempted again with no avail. Called a friend who is a diesel mechanic to help start it. Hooked to his truck and still no start. I noticed wet underneath the front passenger wheel and thought nothing of it since it was parked on the street, so water possibly.…
ODI 10558104
Engine · Fuel System, Diesel · Power Train
Came to a stop at a light and the car was fine at first. Then, all of a sudden the rpms started bouncing around and the car turned off. It wouldn't turn on for about a minute and i was able to drive off. The incident has happened again on at least 3 occasions. Name-brand diesel has always been used, full maintenance has been followed including fuel filter replacement and dsg transmission service. *tr
ODI 10567911