NHTSA Complaint #11516204 — 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11516204
Vehicle	2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	April 3, 2023
Date Filed	April 9, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

Noticed an fuel smell coming from the engine bay. After a few times of looking for the source I came across the fuel rail covered in gunk. Wiped off rail and cycled the engine. Noticed the fuel rail is leaking from what looks like the fuel rail mounting bolt.

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