Used Volkswagen Passat fuel pump from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Volkswagen Passat fuel pump?

Asking prices from 166 salvage yards in 34 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 10, 2026
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Part overview

About the Volkswagen Passat fuel pump

What the fuel pump does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used fuel pump price guide →

Also known asFuel Pump AssemblyFuel Pump ModuleElectric Fuel PumpGas PumpIn-Tank Fuel Pump
Price summary

A used Volkswagen Passat fuel pump costs $25 to $460, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 632 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2008–2022 (15 model years), updated Oct 10, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$104
Grade C (fair)$65

Volkswagen Passat fuel pump price snapshot

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Low
$25
Average
$115
High
$460
1,030 listings observed · 632 priced20d ago· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$30–$460473 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$23752 listings
Grade CVisible wear$40–$35015 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$25092 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$460 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Volkswagen Passat fuel pump is listed

We found priced Volkswagen Passat fuel pump listings at 166 salvage yards across 34 states. Indiana supplies the most, with 124 listings (19% of the total) from 13 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $65, while Michigan yards ask $162, 149% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Indiana12413$65-35%
Illinois9817$105+5%
Michigan5217$162+62%
California5222$100
Wisconsin3713$97-3%
Minnesota367$72-28%
Florida316$150+50%
Pennsylvania236$123+23%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $100 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Volkswagen Passat fuel pump replacement cost?

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Used part
$100
Volkswagen Passat median asking price
Labor
$145–$600
1.5–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$245–$700
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for fuel pump replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include tank seal replacement and fuel system cleaning if contaminated. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2022)

pump only (engine mounted)17 listingsInterchange 2018–2022$100$45 – $150
pump assembly (tank mounted)7 listingsInterchange 2015–2017$93$80 – $247

Model-year comparison

What does a Volkswagen Passat fuel pump cost by year?

$81$90$98$107$1162015201620172018202020212022
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Volkswagen Passat fuel pump cost?

Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Passat fuel pump are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 54% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $100.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, pump assembly (tank mounted), lists at a $93 median, while pump only (engine mounted) commands $100, a 8% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $90, while 2020 tops the table at $110. Parts from 2008–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 12 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Passat sits 40% below the Ford F150 ($166), 20% below the Mercedes E Class ($125), and 33% below the Mercedes S Class ($150) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used fuel pump: what to check

  1. Inspect electrical connector for melt marks: Check the top plastic hat electrical socket for scorched spade terminals caused by high pump current draw.
  2. Check fuel sender float arm resistor track: Move the float arm smoothly to verify wiper contacts are not worn through or oxidized on the ceramic card.
  3. Verify suction filter strainer cleanliness: Inspect the lower pump strainer for rust scale, metal shavings, or gelled fuel residue from contaminated tanks.
  4. Confirm fuel line quick-connect types: Match internal fuel pressure regulator specs and supply line quick-connect fittings to your vehicle's fuel rail architecture.
  5. Replace tank lock ring rubber gasket: Always install a new fuel tank sealing gasket and clean the lock ring flange grooves during pump reassembly.

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How much is a used fuel pump for a Volkswagen Passat?

The median asking price is $100 across 632 priced listings from 166 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $100. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $90.

How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Passat fuel pump?

Using a used part, a Volkswagen Passat fuel pump replacement typically runs $245–$700 all-in: the median used fuel pump for this model lists at $100, and independent-shop labor for fuel pump replacement typically takes 1.5–4 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$600). The labor figure does not include tank seal replacement and fuel system cleaning if contaminated. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Which Volkswagen Passat model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2022, 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Volkswagen Passat fuel pump years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Passat fuel pump fitments across 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Volkswagen Passat Fuel Pump Cost — From $25 to $460