There are 2 owner-reported fuel system complaints for the 2002 Volkswagen Golfin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
DIESEL FUEL LEAK- WHEN FILLING TANK TO FULL, FUEL POURS OUT SOMEWHERE AT THE TOP OF THE TANK. *LA
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK IS PUMPING THREW THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUSING AND DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 25, 2026