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P0191 on VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
5
Most Affected
2010, 2009

What P0191 Means on Your VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Real VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"At 140k miles 2009 volkswagon jetta tdi stalled out in middle of intersection. towed to dealer and diagnostics revealed p0191-fuel pressure sensor implausibleand p0087-fuel rail system pressure too low. volkswagen will not fix due to emissions recall of my vehicle and over warranty."

— 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 06/30/2016

"As my wife was driving towards a stop sign at a relatively slow speed, the vehicle check engine light came on and then the car died. as she started to roll backwards, she stopped the car and waited for the other traffic to clear."

— 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA owner • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL • Filed 10/28/2011

"The car stalled going down the road in traffic as i lost power steering and braking. almost caused a wreck except i pulled the emergency brake. the engine codes pulled were p0191 and p0087."

— 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 10/24/2014

"The vehicle was valet parked. the valet attendant reported that the vehicle shut down as she was driving it up the ramp out of the parking garage. she also reported a knocking sound and that the "check engine" light was on. upon entering the vehicle, i was unable to start it."

— 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA owner • FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 01/07/2013

"Check engine light came on while driving jetta tdi to/from work. took it to dealer and they reported it was the high pressure fuel sensor (vehicle storing fault p0191). they replaced the sensor (thinking it faulty), but the following day the check engine light came on again."

— 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 03/23/2012

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0191 on VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

60%
20%
20%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2009
2
2010
3

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0191 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026