Component Record

Volkswagen Passat 2001 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

46 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 2001 Volkswagen Passat - 11% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage46 complaints

46 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

01V157000Reported May 3, 2001 - 70,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on May 3, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 70,000 vehicles across all affected models.

02V026000Reported January 25, 2002 - 487,284 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on January 25, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 487,284 vehicles across all affected models.

08V156000Reported April 7, 2008 - 412,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on April 7, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 412,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine100 Electrical System83 Brakes69 Lighting39 Power Train34 Suspension32

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.