1999 Volkswagen Golf fuel system, gasoline problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1999 Volkswagen Golf — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 volkswagen golf. The vehicle has a recall notice for the o ring defect. The defect causes the vehicle to overheat, resulting in engine failure. The contact stated that the vehicle received the 44k treatment to rectify the failure and now the entire exhaust system needs to…”
filed Dec 18, 2007
“1999 volkswagen golf safety recall received regarding the defect with the fuel supply module.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer stated he did smell gas coming from the vehicle, however the consumer no longer lives in the united states and where she lives now no one was familiar with…”
filed Sep 20, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES AND DOUBLE-LAYER FUEL TANKS…Campaign 05V154000 · Apr 19, 2005
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Golf years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Golf | 5 | 4% |
| 2016 Golf | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 Golf | 6 | 5% |
| 2011 Golf | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 Golf | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 Golf | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 Golf | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 Golf | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 Golf | 5 | 6% |
| 1995 Golf | 2 | 5% |
| 1994 Golf | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Volkswagen Golf
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.