Volkswagen Fuel Filler Door - Genuine VW 5GM809909A

Product Information

A Fuel Filler Door (also called a gas door, fuel door, or fuel lid) is the small hinged cover on the exterior of a vehicle that protects and conceals the fuel filler neck and cap. It is usually located on the rear quarter panel or fender and provides access to the fuel tank for refueling while keeping dirt, debris, and moisture away from the filler neck.

• Door won’t open or close properly – caused by a broken hinge, latch, or release mechanism.
• Loose or misaligned door – it may not sit flush against the body, rattling while driving.
• Fuel smell or dirt ingress – if the door or its latch is damaged, it can allow contaminants or moisture near the filler cap.

About Genuine VW

The Volkswagen Group, also known as “VAG”, consists of Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti, Porsche, Ducati, MAN, Scania, SEAT, and Skoda. The original parts used by VW to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine VW” brand. Manufactured under the direction of VW, expect excellent quality and a premium price since these parts are available exclusively through the VW Dealership network.

You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your VW are not necessarily manufactured by VW. No cause for concern, as VW designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for VW for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine VW parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a VW logo.

Be sure to keep an eye out for OE tags on our product pages to quickly identify parts coming directly from OE manufacturers. That extra bit of insight could save you some serious money while shopping! Refer to our OE Academy for further information regarding the OE/OEM tags throughout the site.