Transport CanadaCritical
2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSATTransport Canada Recall #2012121
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L TDI engine, the diesel fuel filter element may not seal properly and could leak. Diesel fuel leakage may ignite on a hot surface and cause a fire which could result in property damage and/or personal injury.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel filter element.
14 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 20R7/W3Updated June 10, 2026