I have a 2013 VW passat that I can't close fuel door on. Prev. cpl of occasions I had the problem I see a lot of ppl having were the door was stuck closed. Now it's opposite & it will not close. ???

Asked by Krisny23 Sep 23, 2015 at 09:53 PM about the 2013 Volkswagen Passat

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Previously I had the issue I've seen lots of others having where the fuel door is
stuck closed.  Now I am having the opposite problem.  The fuel door will not
latch closed, it is always slightly ajar.

1 Answer
45,335

Deathjam4 answered 8 years ago

This is a design flaw to the passat car. The actuator does not push in all the way or the actuator spring gets loose and unwinds which is why it won't open back up. Go to your vw dealer and make they replace it. it should be covered under the warranty. The only other option is when you do get it open you have to take out the side lining of your trunk and remove it and replace the actuator yourself.

2 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Shortcuts

Search Volkswagen Passat Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Deathjam4
    Reputation
    4,460
  • #2
    Chrisand Edwards
    Reputation
    2,650
  • #3
    tenspeed
    Reputation
    2,410
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Volkswagen Jetta
86 Great Deals out of 1,894 listings starting at $1,704
Used Honda Accord
47 Great Deals out of 974 listings starting at $2,995
Used Toyota Camry
50 Great Deals out of 1,096 listings starting at $2,500
Used Volkswagen Tiguan
75 Great Deals out of 2,726 listings starting at $1,704
Used Honda Civic
186 Great Deals out of 4,048 listings starting at $2,877
Used Volkswagen Jetta GLI
10 Great Deals out of 274 listings starting at $1,704
Used Volkswagen Golf
25 Great Deals out of 494 listings starting at $3,999
Used BMW 3 Series
60 Great Deals out of 1,160 listings starting at $2,500
Used Volkswagen CC
29 listings starting at $7,995
Used Nissan Altima
32 Great Deals out of 662 listings starting at $1,995
Used Audi A4
25 Great Deals out of 666 listings starting at $1,995
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI
17 Great Deals out of 492 listings starting at $1,704
Used Toyota Corolla
148 Great Deals out of 2,260 listings starting at $3,495
Used Hyundai Sonata
56 Great Deals out of 840 listings starting at $1,543

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.