Component Record

Volkswagen Passat 2003 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

180 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 2003 Volkswagen Passat - 29% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage180 complaints

180 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

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.

06V017000Reported January 23, 2006 - 74,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on January 23, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 74,000 vehicles across all affected models.

07V375000Reported August 28, 2007 - 34,358 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on August 28, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 34,358 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

Engine156 Seats98 Electrical System95 Lighting45 Brakes45 Power Train35

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.