Large Recall NHTSA · 17V509000 Reported August 16, 2017

Fuel pump failure cause engine stall

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Fuel System, Gasoline · 280,915 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V509000
Manufacturer Campaign
20AE
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
280,915
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 16, 2017
Completion Rate
49.44

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 17V509000 or campaign 20AE.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V509000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V509000?

NHTSA recall 17V509000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on August 16, 2017. It addresses: Fuel pump failure cause engine stall. The recall affects approximately 280,915 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V509000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20AE. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.