2013 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 19
- 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.
What owners report
- fuel pump · 10 records
- high pressure · 7 records
- pressure fuel · 6 records
- lost power · 5 records
- check engine · 4 records
- pump failed · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Hybrid emotor (electronic traction motor ) fails at 100k miles . Can cause sudden failure and fire. Vw does not consider this part as pzev and does not follow california pzev law.
ODI 11299604
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The engine will shut off when car is in traffic or coming to stop. Engine rpm will go to zero and power steering and power braking is lost.
ODI 11253917
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. While approaching a red light, the vehicle stalled and the check engine and glow plug warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to volkswagen of ocala ([redacted], ocala, fl 34474) where it was diagnosed that the high pressure fuel pump failed and the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11163431
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Received a hybrid system error on 01/02/2018 while driving to work just within my neighborhood, then it disappeared and i noticed the gas mileage was getting way out of control (usually get 50/gal, then got less than 30/gal). I knew something was off especially since i have been asking the dealer to check the transmission at 53k (had a previous jetta with transmission issues). After keeping my car for a month, the…
ODI 11075167
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
On december 8, 2016 we purchased a 2013 vw jetta hybrid with extended warranty. Within 3 months it was losing power, jumpy and not driving correctly. This was for my 16 year old son. It would lose complete power on the street. Not ideal for a brand new driver. Towed it to dealer, told needed new transmission. Four weeks later we finally got car back. Still noticed a jumpy feeling when driving but assumed dealer…
ODI 11195794
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel pump defect. My 2013 vw jetta has been randomly stalling out in mid commute within the last few months. I will be driving and the vehicle just cuts off and i have to crank the car back on and being mindful of ongoing traffic. This is increasing becoming an issue as i initially thought it was a random occurrence however as this has repeatedly occurred out of no where when i'm traveling in heavy traffic it has…
ODI 11043417
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I purchased my 2013 jetta on end june 2017 for 47 k miles from hayward certified used vehicle dealership in california. Couple months after the purchase, my car start to show problems with car stalling. It has been four time in less than one month time where the car completely shut down while driving for no reason. . The first time i was driving on the frontage of i-35 south, on 50 mph, it shut down out of blue, i…
ODI 11040086
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel system failed causing metal shavings to go throughout the fuel system. Entire fuel system had to be replaced.
ODI 11019520
Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving up hill on a city street traveling at 40 miles per hour the engine lost power. Fortunately traffic was light at the time and i was able to get to the side of the road before the engine lost all power and later would not restart.. If this was on the highway, i would have been disabled in traffic lanes creating a hazard for myself and others. Various warning lights came on at the time the engine lost…
ODI 10936013
Fuel/Propulsion System
Left my house to go to the grocery store. Grocery store is about 3 miles from my house. Was therefore maybe 15 minutes, then went across the street to buy lunch. Parked car outside restaurant, and was taking my food to go. Got back to my car about 5 minutes later to head back home. About 5 minutes after leaving restaurant i was crossing busy intersection when my glow plug light came on, within in minute my car had…
ODI 10910477
Fuel/Propulsion System
I purchased the car on 3/2013, by 5/2016 the ac compressor failed and i had to pay $1,000 to replace, 2 weeks later the fuel pump failed and the car stopped in the middle of the road while driving, this was very unsafe i had my child in the back seat and we could have had a serious accident. The vw refuses to repair because a they say it's not a defaulty fuel pump. The dealer service states it should be approved and…
ODI 10883166
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
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…
ODI 10746266
Fuel/Propulsion System
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…
ODI 10736028
Fuel/Propulsion System · Rear
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated intermittently when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the diagnostic monitoring machine indicated the high pressure fuel pump was faulty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the diagnostic machine also indicated the same failure. Since the vehicle did not…
ODI 10705005
Fuel/Propulsion System
High pressure fuel pump noise. Dealer diagnosed as pump failure due to contaminated fuel. Vehicle had always been fueled at high volume diesel outlet. Fuel outlet has local govt. Fuel contracts and monitors fuel on strict schedules as per their contracts. Volkswagen of lee's summit fixed problem under warranty but indicated the "extended warranty" that i paid extra for would not honor this repair at any later dated…
ODI 10676369
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Was driving when the car suddenly shut off but radio and dash lights were still on almost caused a crash finally got car stopped and started back up fine serious problem needs fixed.... *tr
ODI 10622643
Fuel/Propulsion System
Several lights displayed on the dash preceded by a rattling noise in the engine. The car lost power, stalled and was able to start enough to drive to the shoulder, at which point it died completely. Was towed to the dealership and the hpfp had failed and was contaminated with metal shavings. Total rebuild of the hppfp. The hpfp failed again at 31,8883, this time with no warning except a check engine light followed…
ODI 10639504
Fuel/Propulsion System
Car is a diesel/tdi. Check engine light came on, car stalled and would not restart. Had to be towed to dealership. Problem turned out to be the high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and entire fuel system had to be replaced. This has happened twice in the same car (once again in may of 2014 - exact same problem). *js
ODI 10592606
Fuel Pump · Fuel/Propulsion System
My vehicle suddenly lost acceleration and subsequently stalled. Fortunately, i was able to pull between some construction cones before it lost power completely. Upon towing to a dealer, i was told the fuel pump had failed. Vw warranty will cover all damage, but it is considerable. All fuel injectors, pumps, lines etc will be replaced. I soon learned from friends that this happened to their tdi model vehicles as…
ODI 10537820