NHTSA Complaint #11502209 — 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11502209
Vehicle	2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Date of Incident	January 9, 2023
Date Filed	January 17, 2023
Mileage	100,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated he smelled a strong odor of carbon dioxide inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test however, no failure was found. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the vehicle did not have a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 100,000.

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