Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Volkswagen Jetta has 9 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 0 fuel system-related recalls.
9
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2010 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | SINCE THE INTRODUCTION OF LOW SULFUR DIESEL MY INJECTION PUMP HAS DEVELOPED A LEAK ! POSSIBLE FIRE ... |
| Jun 5, 2009 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | MY 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA EXPERIENCED A FUEL PUMP FAILURE WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. MY VEHICLE CAME T... |
| Apr 11, 2008 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE CONTA... |
| Oct 8, 2007 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | MY 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA'S COOLANT PUMP FAILED WHILE IN TRAFFIC. THIS CAUSED A REDUCTION IN POWER AN... |
| Dec 20, 2006 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | OUR JETTA WAS REAR-ENDED AT A RED LIGHT AND THE GAS TANK EXPLODED, CAUSING THE CAR TO BECOME A FIREB... |
| Apr 19, 2004 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SMELLED GASOLINE ODOR COMING FROM THE VENTS. GASOLINE WAS LEAKING FROM UNDER... |
| Jan 26, 2004 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | VEHICLE HAD SENDING UNIT REPLACED WITH A DIFFERENT DESIGN UNIT TO ADDRESS COLD WEATHER OPERATING CON... |
| Feb 28, 2003 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | GAS GAUGE INACCURATE DESPITE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTED CORRECTIONS (FUEL SENDING UNIT X2, INSTRUMENT CLUSTE... |
| Jan 1, 1901 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE STOPPING.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR ... |