NHTSA Complaint #11476551 — 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11476551
Vehicle	2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 28, 2022
Date Filed	July 29, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

Fuel leaking from charcoal canister next to exhaust can lead to fire. Fuel leaking on to ground by passenger side rear wheel. Strong smell of gasoline outside and inside car. Caused dizziness while driving can harm children. No warning or any lights other then strong odour of gasoline from inside/outside of vehicle Similar to safety recall 20Y6 Parts requested for repair by dealer -EVAP can system -Fuel Tank

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