Fuel System failure reports: 1195 total complaints across 100 vehicles from 5 makes. See which models are most affected.
This component hub groups real NHTSA complaint signals by make, model year, and vehicle page. Use it as a spoke from individual vehicle reports into the broader fuel system safety pattern.
A high complaint count does not automatically prove a defect, but it is a strong inspection signal when the same component appears repeatedly across related vehicles, years, recalls, or crash narratives.
The fuel system component is one of the most commonly reported areas of failure in NHTSA consumer complaints. Issues range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards including potential crashes and fires. Below are the vehicles most affected by fuel system problems.
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Toyota Rav4 | 213 | 0 |
| 2020 Toyota Rav4 | 78 | 0 |
| 2017 Volkswagen Golf Gti | 56 | 0 |
| 2019 Toyota Highlander | 46 | 0 |
| 2017 Volkswagen Golf | 44 | 0 |
| 2017 Volkswagen Golf R | 44 | 0 |
| 2019 Toyota Tacoma | 35 | 0 |
| 2019 Toyota Camry | 35 | 0 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Golf Gti | 29 | 0 |
| 2018 Toyota Tacoma | 28 | 0 |
| 2022 Toyota Tundra | 26 | 0 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Golf | 20 | 0 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Golf Gti | 20 | 0 |
| 2023 Toyota Tundra | 18 | 0 |
| 2020 Toyota Camry | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 Ram 3500 | 17 | 0 |
| 2017 Volkswagen Jetta | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Gli | 16 | 0 |
| 2024 Toyota Tundra | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 Toyota Tacoma | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 Toyota Highlander | 15 | 0 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Jetta | 14 | 0 |
| 2020 Toyota Tacoma | 14 | 0 |
| 2019 Toyota Avalon | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 Volkswagen Taos | 13 | 0 |
| 2018 Toyota Tundra | 13 | 0 |
| 2018 Toyota Highlander | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Golf | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Golf R | 12 | 0 |
Based on 1195 NHTSA complaints across 100 vehicles, fuel system issues range from minor malfunctions to serious safety hazards. The most affected vehicles are listed in the table below — click any vehicle to see its specific fuel system complaint details.
The Toyota Rav4 is among the most affected. See the ranked table below for the full list of 100 vehicles with fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA.
Fuel System failures can range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards. Some fuel system complaints involve crashes, fires, or injuries. Always have fuel system issues inspected promptly by a qualified mechanic, especially if your vehicle is subject to a related recall.
Search for your vehicle using our search tool or enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If a fuel system recall exists for your vehicle, the repair is free at authorized dealerships.