Apparently, its a common problem to have a strong smell of gas after. Eventually it can fill the entire intake up and leak everywhere. I love the car, but the PO did not maintain it well through many Chicago winters. Thats odd that they did not clean up the car after the repair. This recall is due to a dodgy fuel pump hose in the engine compartment that may degrade over time. The recall is the official fix. The fix: Subaru dealers will replace the faulty fuel pump with a redesigned one, free of charge, beginning June 5, 2020. Thanks for post. Dont believe this is ignition issue. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I agree fuel leaks are serious, but all car companies set a reasonable warranty period, you could have purchased a longer warranty if you chose to and not had the out of pocket expense, but I am unclear if a fuel leak on a ten year old car is making you upset or paying for it? This will avoid clogging, reduce fuel flow, engine cutoffs and I looked around and immdiately saw the gas leak on the small rubber fuel line that connects two steel lines. I had the problem 2 years ago and it came back with the cold weather in the NE. I have a couple of quick comments to add to this forum. The issues isnt the lines need to be replaced its that due to ownership cost reports 1/2 of what one will pay for over 300,000 miles is clearly left out by all manufactures. Hi am writing from Montreal area I have a 2004 Forester (75,000 km). The smell is so strong!! Owner of 2017 Subaru Outback 3.6R. All others were dry. How to contact the manufacturer: Owners of affected vehicles should receive a recall notice in September 2021. Unless you bring the car to me I cant tell you how much its going to cost you to fix it. Because automakers issue recalls often, and for many older vehicles, we recommend checking back regularly. A very dangerous situation! Solved by tightening clamps as I have done before. A burning rubber smell is almost always, in fact, burning rubber. The Subaru fuel pump recall will see dealerships replacing the low-pressure fuel pumps once fuel pump recall notices are mailed September 13, 2021. I have a 2005 OB XT 5-spd and the raw gas smell just started for the first time. Since 60k Ive had to replace the fuel lines twice at 1200$ and 800$. Gasoline smell when fuel tank is above 1/2 full. The hose I found leaking,(about 4 inches long)was under the driver side intake manifold, below the spark plug wires. No smell for over two. Only had a very slight fuel smell but soon went away. Tribeca Smells Like Gas: No Fuel Leak. RECALLS! I think I had just over a quarter of a tank of gas We had extremely cold weather (-30C) over the holidays no problem with the car. The 05 Subaru Outback Xt does in fact have a fuel line that needs to have the clamp tightened on the drivers side under the intake manifold. my son lives in PA and they do a full inspection of the car. I have a 99 Legacy with visible gas on engine. I got mine in the mail. I had that for about a week. If your Subaru Outback has a burning smell, there are many potential causes. Gas odors stick around for a bit. Actions does not process claims and we cannot advise you on the They said nothing about the fuel level; I only heard about it the day before when the dealer called to confirm the appointment, and it was just dumb luck that I was almost out of gas. There are a lot of things that can cause you Tribeca to smell like gas. Thought maybe they spilled fuel and it would evaporate. administrator or law firm. This should result in less accidental spillage by the techs. Thank you Bernadette. Seen your post and I have a 2017 legacy thats doing the same thing. I care that the problem persists and has not been solved. Now playing: Watch this: 2019 Its horrible. And 40,950 Subaru Ascents built between June 26, 2018 and Feb. 18, 2019 were subject to the recall. Then the vehicle might stall out. 2004 Legacy wagon with 153,000 miles. Most likely its just going to need to have one or more fuel line clamps tightened up with that kind of mileage. This would be a NEWER/LATER manufacture fuel pump more susceptible to design or workmanship defects. If you do find gas, you should consider your Subaru Tribeca undrivable until you have it repaired. One of the best ways to determine if you have a fuel leak is to observe the fuel economy. The original recall letter said 90 minutes. Drivers who lodged the other eight complaints said their cars either lost power while they were driving them at low speeds or just after starting the cars. towed to local dealer not my guy. Exactly as you said. It is in the 40s now and the smell is gone. Subaru issued the recall for 188,207 of its 2019 model year vehicles in April over fuel pump problems that a report by Car and Driver said can increase the risk of drivers crashing while the cars are in motion. If this is the problem, you're in luck. Winters ONLY! Thanks for the postings. Thanks in advance. Yes if the fuel leak is in fact one of the lines under the intake manifold it would require removal of the intake manifold to resolve. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Subaru Head Gasket Problems Explained pt 2. Tech discussions, turbo & tuning and more. Bring the vehicle in near empty. have any ideas what maybe cuasing a strong fuel smell on my subaru b4 twin turbo 2001? expected to be mailed out. Just needed a phillips screwdriver. It takes about 15 minutes to resolve once your are set up correctly with the right tools. A total of 188,207 vehicles were affected by the fuel pump problems recall in the U.S. Another 13,744 of Subarus cars manufactured in 2019 were recalled in Canada, CarComplaints said. The 2019 and newer. The rubber connection That, in turn, can lead to a fuel leak and potentially a fire. Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Ive been surfing the web and this Subaru fuel leak seems to be the norm. This is a first time for this issue in our OB. Like /u/Nerfo2 said, if it was installed incorrectly it'd throw a code pretty quick, so if you're not getting a check engine light I'd guess there's a couple drops in the carpet under that seat. Just had this recall done and no fuel smell it actually smelled better than when I dropped it off after hauling around some muddy wet kids! The fire may occur even while the vehicle is turned We use cookies to improve functionality and performance, enhance user experience, and provide tailored content. How many fuel line hoses are there and which should be replaced? I ran my gas tank until the low fuel light came on. If you can smell it inside the car, its possible the fuel pump gasket is bad since it sits just behind the back seats. It could catch fire. As part of that commitment, weve made it easy to learn more When I took it to the dealer he advised me they would have to drop the fuel tank to do repairs. Over time, the impeller may become deformed enough to interfere with the body of the fuel pump, potentially causing the low-pressure fuel pump to become inoperative, the recall report says. Had mine done at Autonation Subaru, formerly Valley Motors, Hunt Valley, Maryland. There are 2 very typical, minor but very strong smelling fuel leaks we see lots andoftenthis time of year. FordMan1959 April 4, 2012, 12:56am #2. Owners may contact Subaru Secondly, Im disappointed that the official repair to this problem is replacing it with more rubber hose. If tank pressure drops too rapidly, the computer throws a check engine (or similar) light for an evaporative emissions system leak. Assuming I resolve the injector issue, what kind of replacement cost should I expect at a non-dealer mechanic? (see problem#2) too little fuel in tank, pump couldnt grab what it needed to maintain speed. I had this work done on Tuesday morning (7/7). The dealer is an idiot. Make sure you use the proper rated fuel line for fuel injection and the proper type fuel line clamps. There is a huge thread in the warranty section about the fuel smell issue. Good luck! One dealer tried to convince me to replace the metal fuel line rod on the firewall at the top of the engine compartment, to the tune of $1500. Not sure how much help I can be as I just dont really understand all of you post. Theyve been a GREAT help. Heres a video on how to use a fuel pressure regulator with a pressure gauge, and heres one that uses a diagnostic scanner to actually look at whats going on in the engine. I have A 2005 XT as well and have replaced the lines at 91k. In addition, Honda recently issued two similar recalls for vehicles with fuel pumps from the same manufacturer. The dealer says it looks like mice have chewed on the fuel line(s). But there are other, less likely causes as well. I have a similar problem in my 2001 Outback. Kantor. Going to look at it tonight, while the engine is running. Subaru Fuel Smell when Cold. Thats a tell tale sign that the fuel is going somewhere, but not the engine. When I made the appointment, they asked that I bring it in with 1/2 fuel or less. They checked cabin filter and put smoke under hood to see where it was being drawn in and found nothing. Same Problem - 2019 Ascent. 1/4 mile later, same thing.. happened 3x by half a mile I was not able to maintain or produce any acceleration and had to pull over. With only the intake, it said everything check out? Do you know that on other methods of transportation the fuel lines are replaced on a schedule? In case someone needs to see where the problem is, I posted couple photos here: https://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/gas-smell-inside-cabin-151908.html?p=4229774#post4229774. Sorry, just thought of follow-up questions: What is wrong with the 2000 Outback fuel line that it needs to be changed? There is one slight exception though. 2019 Subaru Ascent Touring (Canadian Edition) -- Ice Silver Metallic, Took 2 weeks to clear out the odours with windows open in my garage, 2019 CRP Ascent Limited w/#23 Built July 2018. We still dont recognize that sign in. This is a common problem for the 2008 Corvette. Side comment, but to any of you 2019 owners that might read this and be planning to get your fuel pump recall done soon, please for the love of god do not bring it in with more than half a tank. Overall a very good experience with all recalls and maintenance from Findlay Subaru, St. George Utah. Thought it would go away after a few days driving with windows open. It would be better to replace the small rubber fuel line under the manifold rather than just tighten the clamps. Justin, this is a great thread. the fuel pump access is under your 2nd row right seat. Your Subarus The computer then monitors fuel tank pressure for some period of time. Since you did not smell the gas when you picked it up it sounds like they did not install the top ring properly. So I went under the car and removed the little plastic oil filter access flap and I was staring right at the leak. his 2005 baja turbo failed inspection because of the slight fuel leak he has on the drivers side of the car. Ascent, Forester, Impreza, Outback, other vehicles are included. Create a free account now to become a CR member. When I went to pick it up, there was a STRONG smell of car freshener in the vehicle! Sorry the Forester has let you down and I truly hope what ever you buy next, treats you better. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 All Wheel Drive Auto LLC. What a lousy design by Subaru, and to then let the consumer deal with the maintenance bills without notice. I was a little disappointed but I did ask them to look at a good scratch on the drivers side door from a car door parked next to mine. Is there gas on the garage floor? however on my engine (v6 edition) it is on the DRIVERS SIDE (H6-3.0), on top of what appears to be the fuel filter. Ill be keeping a close eye on this from now on, as this obviously could end up being a disaster. I didnt have a lot of time last night AND it was like 0 degrees. Also recalled are 20,182 of Subarus Legacy sedans manufactured between June 29, 2018 and Feb. 19, 2019. Wife is happy now and what is better than that. Thanks for the feedback. WebThe combined vehicle count for both recalls totals 157,388 and as of January 2018, some 29.5 percent had been repaired. I found this very helpful because when I told my mechanic, all he said was that it was a common problem with this kind of car. I got it back pretty well detailed on the inside much cleaner than I ever get it. In some cases, the vehicle may not start. Very insightful, thanks for the feedback. You can change these settings at any time. I drove it a bit yesterday and today - no lights or indicators presented themselves, so hopefully I'm in the clear and just need to let the cabin air out a bit more. I tightened the clamps for now, but will order new parts as soon as possible. Raw fuel. The Searched The Google and saw references to tightening clamps. When this happens, the problem slowly goes away and should not return. With more than 274 million vehicles traveling Americans highways and byways each year, driver safety is a serious matter. We often see that the hose has contracted away from the clamp and a few turns of the fastener stops the leak. Mark. down and ask him to replace this fuel line. Thanks. I had the fuel pump replaced in my 2019 Highlander, as part of the recall, 9 days ago. I get that your upset, and you are entitled to do so, but lets put it into perspective please. But the line should be inspected for cracking and if cracked replaced. Fuel pump was once replaced under warranty. A total of 86,278 of those models are affected, the CarComplains.com site says. Do you mean to say that every year for the last three years you have ignored a fuel smell and possible fuel leak rather than allow someone to look at it and suggest a resolution? The turbo inlet duct runs between the fuel rails and the upper intake manifold and it is very rigid and stubborn. They've already performed the recall fix by replacing the fuel pump, but my car still smells of gas. WVK-21 for 2002-2003 Subaru WRX Models resolves a fuel leak from the fuel line under the intake manifold during cold weather condition. If you smell gas right away after the recall it could be that they spilled some gas. What's more, there's not a single cause for a gas leak: Save products you love, products you own and much more! Years, every time we take it in they cannot find anything, I have not put it together with the cold. All email addresses you provide will be used just for sending this story. But honestly this is kind of BS, I do a lot of driving for work to locations/distances I have no control over and trying to manage fuel levels/distances for a recall maintenance item is not exactly practical for me without constantly stopping for gas. That confirms at least one of my suspicions which is that fuel level at the time almost certainly plays a role. By submitting your comment and contact information, you agree to receive marketing emails from Top Class Actions regarding this and/or similar lawsuits or settlements, and/or to be contacted by an attorney or law firm to discuss the details of your potential case at no charge to you if you qualify. I'm guessing here but think this may depend on the quality of workmanship and the dealership. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. WebTakata Airbag Inflator Recall Subaru is committed to the safety and protection of our drivers and the ones they love. Influence-free. The seal for either Fuel pump or secondary fuel level sending unit to the fuel tank may be leaking. Another words if its a leak at the half way point the fuel can leak out until the level is below the leak. We are not associated in any way with Honda Motor Company. All Wheel Drive Auto, LLC is an Independent Subaru Service and Repair Facility. Fuel lines should be inspect4ed every year and replaced as needed, a 10 year old car is at the point where they may be needed. But without knowing where the leaks were its all just a guess on my part. Since you did not smell the gas when you picked it up it sounds like they did not dealer says the tank is rusted..$1200. I was test driving the car after trying ti fix an exhaust system rattle and noticed a distinct fresh gas odor both inisde the car and outside as well. Wow my daughter has had this same problem for a few. If you smell gas right away after the recall it could be that they spilled some gas. When I come to think of it, this has been going on for a few years now. Worse if the tank is full. You must contact the All Rights Reserved. In your position I'd be hammering Honda corporate right now, but either way sorry you received poor service. First of all, theres nothing simple about this fix. Yes. If a Subaru has the fuel pump problems involved in the latest recall, chances are the driver of that vehicle will notice the engine running rough first. How much is tightening the clamps going to cost me? Some Turbo models can be a little more to repair if its under the intake manifold I will point out however. Despite my love for quirky, old European sedans like the Renault Medallion, it's my passion to help others find a safe, reliable car that still puts a smile on their faceeven if they're stuck in traffic. I want to know what to tell my mechanic as they have obviously had no idea what to do to permanently fix this issue for the past 6 years. Since its behind the driver, you really shouldnt smell the smell of gas unless you are going down the road. The fuel smell can come from so many different places. On the other hand, slight leaking fuel at the engine or around a supply line would not. Thanks for the great information. I was doing 80 on I-75 , the engines push faded just enough to feel but not slow down.. it didnt sputter(like running out of gas) but I felt I couldnt maintain speed/ push fuel to engine/ whatever that power flow is, it wasnt there for a split second. After you go through all the prompts it will give you the option to dial 4 to reach a customer service agent responsible In extremely cold temperatures, a certain engine fuel line/hose may temporarily seep some fuel during initial cold engine start up. Stay informed about recalls that might affect your vehicle using ourCar Recall Tracker. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Reading the posts looks like dealerships dont cover so guess we will take to our neighborhood mechanic. I understand the only during the winter thing but its like saying your roof only leaks when it rains. Well of course, since someone at the dealership added lots of Car Freshener inside the car the night before. Campaign code WVK-21 has been assigned to this regional recall. I am at 156k miles and dont think fuel lines have ever been replaced. Gotta hold Honda accountable. I have a 2002 subaru outback H6 3.0 (v6) automatic llbean edition, I live in Cleveland Ohio and problem started when it got COLD, the fuel leak is just like you said, at the clamp. Press J to jump to the feed. Get it done, and hopefully your dealer will do its best to mitigate vapor absorption from the fabric. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I researched a bit, I see the corrosion issue with the filler necks and the shield build up..I live in michigan.. Click Accept if you consent. I have been reading all these blogs and have tightened clamps and I lifted the access compartment in my 99 legacy outback and I see or smell no gas on top of the tank Is there anything else or tricky spots that could be leaky????? I looked under the hood last night and saw dampness in only one place: down on the floor of the engine compartment (on the plastic weather cover) on the passenger side, around/under where the oil filter is. After driving, there is a gas odor near the passenger rear tire. then when he gets the car to me I will replace the hoses and clamps. Now which is at fault, the fuel pump or its controller? thanks for all of your posts repair thoughts. Replacing tank would have been $1000+ and not fixed problem maybe. Our 01 Legacy started leaking fuel couple days ago, and the culprit was the rubber line on the passenger side, behind that bracket. If its truly under the intake, does that mean I have to remove the intake to get at it? As a result, you may avoid becoming stranded someplace with a faulty fuel pump by keeping an open ear. I can remove hose with a knife but am uncertain if I will need to loosen the fuel pipe-Left (rather not do this b/c of bad experiences with rusted bolts on car) in order to replace the hose. Check out this sticky thread for more info. Really helpful information, minus 20 nights and strong fuel smell in 2003 Outback, thanks for the tips, Erica T. Very helpful info and advice. Replacing it will solve the gas smell. How to contact the manufacturer: Owners They promised to try and clean it out. The company expects notices to start mailing out on June 5. I have a 2019 ex, It is not for all Insights. I had called Subaru customer service the first time. If gas fumes are related to a gas cap or any other thing allowing fuel vapor out of the fuel system it would cause a CEL to come on. Not enough cars are affected For Subaru to issue a recall, and same goes for class action. I started the car, let it run for ~5 min, and the wet rubber hose was pretty easy to spot. Although no crashes were reported in connection with the malfunctioning fuel pumps, at least 245 fuel pump warranty claims were filed with the automaker. I shut engine off, let it cool down and then went to google, and found quite a few sites complaining of fuel line leaks in Subarus. I am sorry but I have no idea how much someone else would charge you to work on your car. Ive taken it to my local shop and they couldnt diagnose. Required fields are marked *. https://reddit.com/r/hondainsight/comments/gwv18z/what_we_know_the_fuel_pump_recall_check_here/. 2019 Assent Premium 8-Passenger Crimson Red Pearl with Ivory Interior, Convenience Package and Popular Package #2, 2019 CRP Ascent Limited w/#23 Built July 2018. All Wheel Drive Auto LLC. Gas dries fast, which adds to the problem. I went to pick it up the following day and saw they had cracked the windows, but the smell is pretty strong and is lingering today still. Gas caps are inexpensive and easy to replace. 2013, 20 degrees out. My garage is in the basement of our townhouse and I worry the odor will spread from the car to the house. 1-888-234-2138 is the number for Honda recalls. Tech discussions, turbo & tuning and more. If you plug your cars 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) into the website and a recall doesnt appear, it means your vehicle doesnt currently have one. You mentioned smoke testing from the engine compartment, I have no idea why? He says the repair will be minimum of $500, or worst case it could be thousands if they have to remove my fuel tank! Your great write-ups (together with you-tube) help me keep my 2002 forester in good shape. Shouldnt this be a recall problem? The 2.5 inch hose (Part Number: 807707130 ; 16630AA692; 16630AA700; 807707090; 807707120) bridges a .75 inch gap between two metal tubes (One tube comes from the fuel pipe-Left, the other comes from pipes that connect to the fuel pipe-Right). The Honda people made it almost disappear. Mine also smelled like gasoline for a good week after the service, but it did go away, just as they told me it should. I personally feel better about an older car aging and having some issues, rather than a new car that leaves me without it or tries to kill me, feels much more like a design flaw over something that happens many years later, doesnt it? I received a recall notice for a fuel pump problem. In the shop we see a few every winter for some minor fuel line related smells most repaired for under $100, and a few from the East coast with rusted away fuel filler tubes (Which actually occurs because the owner never cleans the debris out of the inner fender liners after the season) the mud holds moisture and rots the pipe away slowly over time. It is now Sept. and I finally took it to my dealer. Subaru Ascent Complaints, Issues, Problems, Defect, Subaru Ascent Complaints, Issues And Problems. When this happens itll throw off the air/fuel mixture. Press J to jump to the feed. Washington, D.C November 24, 2021 Mazda (OTCMKTS: MZDAY) has recalled 121,038 cars that may stall due to a defective fuel pump. Questions: I have a 2005 xt that smells like gas at around 20 degrees. I am not sure we would all be better off in a GM with a faulty Ignition switch where people did die, even though the defect was acknowledged, or how about a Toyota with acceleration issues or the fact they couldnt keep a floor mat from killing people. BTW, I went to the dealer hoping the issue would be covered under warranty they said no, it is not. Specifically, where the neck meets the tank. What is that about? Thanks for your help. Temp dropped in the 20s again. At that time I also was having a problem with the remote start. Gas smell just started for the first time for this issue in our OB clean... Have any ideas what maybe cuasing a strong smell of gas manufacturer: Owners affected! Under your 2nd row right seat Outback has a burning rubber smell is gone both recalls 157,388. 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