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NHTSA Recall 17V509000: Fuel pump (fuel system)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 280,915 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Volkswagen Cc.

280,915
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2018
owners notified (June 26)
NHTSA campaign17V509000
Manufacturer campaign20AE
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP
Report receivedAugust 16, 2017
Owner notificationJune 26, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 17V509000

Make and modelModel years
Volkswagen Cc2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Volkswagen Passat2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Volkswagen Passat Wagon2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.