NHTSA recall 17V509000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 17V509000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 20AE |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Reported | 2017-08-16 |
| Owners notified | 2018-06-26 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Units potentially affected | 280915 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2019 quarter 3 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2019-10-29 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 280915 |
| Reported remedied | 138890 (49%) |
| Reported unreachable | 26 |
| Reported removed | 14 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2019 quarter 3, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.
What can happen
If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
| 2009 VOLKSWAGEN CC | Built 2008-06-11 to 2011-12-24. |
|---|---|
| 2010 VOLKSWAGEN CC | Built 2008-06-11 to 2011-12-24. |
| 2011 VOLKSWAGEN CC | Built 2008-06-11 to 2011-12-24. |
| 2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC | Built 2008-06-11 to 2011-12-24. |
| 2013 VOLKSWAGEN CC | Built 2012-01-19 to 2016-04-15. |
| 2014 VOLKSWAGEN CC | Built 2012-01-19 to 2016-04-15. |
| 2015 VOLKSWAGEN CC | Built 2012-01-19 to 2016-04-15. |
| 2016 VOLKSWAGEN CC | Built 2012-01-19 to 2016-04-15. |
| 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | Built 2005-02-15 to 2010-06-01. |
| 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | Built 2005-02-15 to 2010-06-01. |
| 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | Built 2005-02-15 to 2010-06-01. |
| 2009 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | Built 2005-02-15 to 2010-06-01. |
| 2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | Built 2005-02-15 to 2010-06-01. |
| 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON | Built 2005-07-05 to 2010-06-01. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON | Built 2005-07-05 to 2010-06-01. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON | Built 2005-07-05 to 2010-06-01. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2009 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON | Built 2005-07-05 to 2010-06-01. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON | Built 2005-07-05 to 2010-06-01. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| Edition106 | 2023-10-02. Service bulletin. VW Elsa Newsletter |
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| Edition41 | 2023-09-18. Service bulletin. VW Elsa Newsletter |
| Edition44 | 2023-09-18. Service bulletin. VW Elsa Newsletter |
| Edition106 | 2023-09-18. Service bulletin. VW Elsa Newsletter |
| TT 20-06-145 | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. Tech Tips (2.0 Turbo FSI (BPY) High Pressure Fuel Pump Replacement): If replacing the high pressure fuel pump, also remove and inspect the cam follower from the timing cover/cylinder head to inspect it for wear. If wear is found, contact the Volkswagen Dealer Technician Helpline Powertrain Team for additional instructions. This document also provides a diagram to look for issues. |
| V151601 2015153 | 2017-10-31. Service bulletin. Diagnosis of servicing camshaft lobe that drives the high pressure fuel pump. Information of finding warrenty coverage for service |
| TT 20-06-145 | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. Tech Tips (2.0 Turbo FSI (BPY) High Pressure Fuel Pump Replacement): If replacing the high pressure fuel pump, also remove the cam follower from the timing cover/cylinder head and inspect for wear. Per Reference Technical Bulletin 2015153 (V151401). This document also provides a graphical aid to the placement of the respective parts |
| VIN-4-A-PIN APRI | 2017-06-26. Service bulletin. MIL-ON, FAULT P309F OR P309D, NO ELECTRIC DRIVE MODE CUSTOMER STATES CRANK NO START AND/OR IN-TANK FUEL PUMP MAKING NOISE AND POSSIBLY WITH FUEL PUMP FAULTS MIL-ON, FAULT P013E IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P164B IN ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0011 AND/OR P0016 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P2407 IN THE ECM CUSTOMER STATES NOISE FORM THE ENGINE/TURBO CUSTOMER STATES THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL MIL ON, FAULT P2181 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0456 IN THE ECM CUSTOMER STATES THERE IS A NOISE WHILE TURNING/ GOING OVER BUMPS VEHICLE ALIGNMENT NOT CORRECT, STEERING OFF CENTER, PULLS, DRIFTS, DURING PDI CLUTCH PEDAL SQUEAL/SQUEAK WHEN OPERATING CLUTCH PEDAL CUSTOMER STATES THE A/C SYSTEM DOES NOT PERFORM PROPERLY CUSTOMER STATES INTERIOR "A" PILLAR TRIM IS LOOSE CUSTOMER STATES WIND NOISE FROM DRIVERS DOOR/WINDOW GUIDE CUSTOMER STATES AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON ANY KEY FUNCTIONS (INCLUDING STARTING, KESSY, REMOTE BUTTONS) |
| VIN-4-A-PIN APRI | 2017-06-23. Service bulletin. MIL-ON, FAULT P309F OR P309D, NO ELECTRIC DRIVE MODE CUSTOMER STATES CRANK NO START AND/OR IN-TANK FUEL PUMP MAKING NOISE AND POSSIBLY WITH FUEL PUMP FAULTS MIL-ON, FAULT P013E IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P164B IN ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0011 AND/OR P0016 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0011 AND/OR P0016 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0011 AND/OR P0016 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P2407 IN THE ECM CUSTOMER STATES THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL MIL ON, FAULT P2181 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0456 IN THE ECM CUSTOMER STATES THERE IS A NOISE WHILE TURNING/ GOING OVER BUMPS VEHICLE ALIGNMENT NOT CORRECT, STEERING OFF CENTER, PULLS, DRIFTS, DURING PDI CLUTCH PEDAL SQUEAL/SQUEAK WHEN OPERATING CLUTCH PEDAL CUSTOMER STATES THE A/C SYSTEM DOES NOT PERFORM PROPERLY CUSTOMER STATES WIND NOISE FROM DRIVERS DOOR/WINDOW GUIDE WATER LEAK FROM SUNROOF/HEADLINER, WATER STAINS ON HEADLINER CUSTOMER STATES AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON ANY KEY FUNCTIONS (INCLUDING STARTING, KESSY, REMOTE BUTTONS) |
| 2036656 | 2014-07-15. Service bulletin. WHEN DIAGNOSING THE CONDITION ON RAIL DIESEL VEHICLES IF NO CAUSE IS FOUND IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO CHECK FOR PARTICLES IN THE PUMP. *LJ |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.