If you smell gas right away after the recall it could be that they spilled some gas. As the cars Another quick point any time you buy a used Later model car, regardless of where or who you buy it from, YOU need to take theinitiativeto grab the VIN # and call your local dealership service department and have them run that VIN number to see if there are any open recalls. Third try, same result. Kantor. Ascent, Forester, Impreza, Outback, other vehicles are included. Of course that was a few years ago. First of all, theres nothing simple about this fix. You say it only affects 2000-2004? If you do find gas, you should consider your Subaru Tribeca undrivable until you have it repaired. 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. I couldn't believe it even as I read it. Most likely its just going to need to have one or more fuel line clamps tightened up with that kind of mileage. I have a 2002 Outback Wagon w/128k+. Ascent Forums, The Largest 2019 and newer Subaru Ascent community & owners club. I looked at the tank, lines, and the injectors and I saw no leaks. if he was still living in New Jersey the car would of passed inspection, the only thing that is checked in NJ is emissions and if you pass that, the state doesnt seem to care about the rest of the car. Had my recall completed 7/7 and took about 5 hours due to work backlog but wasn't a problem because I had a loaner car. 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. When I picked up the car, I had a strong gasoline smell in the car which I hoped would be short-term. Oct 2, 2010. I got my fuel pump recall in the mail earlier this week for my 2019 and took it to the closest Honda dealership to have it replaced. 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? He has ordered the fuel lines. And why do I only smell the odor when the tank is full? How many fuel line hoses are there and which should be replaced? Mine also smelled like gasoline for a good week after the service, but it did go away, just as they told me it should. Here are the most common things that would make your Tribeca smell like gas outside of a fuel leak itself, which is covered Try again and get the same result. Good luck! This causes your Tribeca to have a gas smell coming from the exhaust pipes and a noticeable smell of gas. My question is, Is there a trick to fitting a hose that is longer than the space between the two fittings?. 2004 Legacy wagon with 153,000 miles. I had a fuel smell I never had before. I don't think yours had that recall, but as Most car manufacturers, including Subaru, recommend replacing the in-tank fuel filter every 80000km. VERY disappointed in this treatment by Subaru. This was my first Subaru and probably my last. Influence-free. 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. Hasnt occurred during other winters, so maybe some of the rubber fuel lines are bad now and need to be replaced. Although I enjoy the smell of gasoline (don't lie, I think we all do, right? Since its behind the driver, you really shouldnt smell the smell of gas unless you are going down the road. The dealer (Stohlman in Tyson's Corner, VA) recommended bringing the car in with less than 1/4 tank of gas. Did notice on the repair ticket that the fuel tank was emptied before the fuel pump replacement and then the fuel was replaced afterwards, seemed like a good idea with less chance of fuel spillage. This article is not legal advice. 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. Some people have gotten dealers or SOA to pay for repairs. they added gas and it was fine- Retrieve your username. problem #2 next week Unfortunately, I cant come to your shop, as I am in Quebec. The rubber connection How much is tightening the clamps going to cost me? If it doesnt seem to dissipate, its time to move on to the next potential problem. How do we ensure that changing the hose is going to make a difference permanently? A typical place where gas leaks form is the fuel filler neck. Not in every case but I suspect thats the deal here. FordMan1959 April 4, 2012, 12:56am #2. A burning rubber smell is almost always, in fact, burning rubber. I had that for about a week. 2019 Ascent Limited, 2015 WRX, 2022 OB Onyx. All cars have their issues and as they age need repairs, if you live in a harsh climate a ten year old car definitely will. The pump is under the back seat. When I took it to the dealer he advised me they would have to drop the fuel tank to do repairs. 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. Lastly the fuel pump is housed in side of the Gas Tank. When a car has fuel pump problems, the engine might not get enough fuel to run properly, or at all. My 2004 Subaru Baja Turbo has had this problem for the past 3 winters. January 2022 Jason, MAZDA6 shuts down while driving fuel pump not monitored, may be no engine light etc. If a fuel injector is leaking, it will allow too much fuel to dump into the engine. One of two things happened a few drops of gas hit the carpet, or the o-ring that seals the fuel pump module to the tank was pinched and rolled. The recall began June 4, 2020. What's more, there's not a single cause for a gas leak: I try to help my son keep his car up to par he is a EMT and they dont get paid that well, so a large repair cost would mean he would have to go without food for a good long time. 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. The physics of cold weather and rubber will be the same, regardless of how new or old the rubber is and it will eventually happen again. Subaru Ascent Complaints, Issues, Problems, Defect, Subaru Ascent Complaints, Issues And Problems. It is now Sept. and I finally took it to my dealer. If your townhouse was built according to building codes then you'd be fine. At the end of the day, it ends up being the technician that is blamed for the fuel line leaking again down the road. Oct 29, 2020 I had the recall done on my 2018 about a month ago and there was no gas smell. Now playing: Watch this: 2019 I started the car, let it run for ~5 min, and the wet rubber hose was pretty easy to spot. But yesterday it started smelling again. Consistent with other posts, they said they pull the back seat out and go down into the tank through an access panel. They wanted to keep it overnight and evaluate it the next day. Do you know that on other methods of transportation the fuel lines are replaced on a schedule? Gasoline smell when fuel tank is above 1/2 full. This is definitely a design defect that Subaru has know about for over 12 years. 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. This is a common problem for the 2008 Corvette. I always get my car serviced by thenSubaru Dealership. Tightened those and it seems to have taken care of the problem. Has it gotten a lot worse? Searched The Google and saw references to tightening clamps. I have owned 13 subdues in my household sive 1996. I understand the only during the winter thing but its like saying your roof only leaks when it rains. The recall is the official fix. Gas odors stick around for a bit. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. I took my car in for the recall to Gilman North Subaru after a day at the beach. The next day I smelled gas in the 2nd 2. 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. I have put the car on a lift at work and give it the old lookseedoodle. There should be a class action suit. Replacing tank would have been $1000+ and not fixed problem maybe. I will write all this info. The smells happens with the climate control in any position except off!! Dont believe this is ignition issue. ok- no. Ive taken it to my local shop and they couldnt diagnose. said everything check out? The computer then monitors fuel tank pressure for some period of time. 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. Please help with suggestions. How to contact the manufacturer: Owners If its truly under the intake, does that mean I have to remove the intake to get at it? The typical place we see on the Turbo models such as the 2005 XT is one of the fuel lines under the intake manifold. 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? his 2005 baja turbo failed inspection because of the slight fuel leak he has on the drivers side of the car. Tribeca Smells Like Gas: No Fuel Leak. A faulty fuel pump is the cause. But 2020 RDX is included in the larger recall. The turbo inlet duct runs between the fuel rails and the upper intake manifold and it is very rigid and stubborn. Clamps are still tight. I get that.. there is a leak somewhere Another words if its a leak at the half way point the fuel can leak out until the level is below the leak. That, in turn, can lead to a fuel leak and potentially a fire. WVK-21 for 2002-2003 Subaru WRX Models resolves a fuel leak from the fuel line under the intake manifold during cold weather condition. Justin, this is a great thread. But without knowing where the leaks were its all just a guess on my part. This may be a dumb question, but just confirming that the pump is actually in the tank and if so, how hard is it to drop the tank to get it out? Solved by tightening clamps as I have done before. Reporting by the automotive consumer website CarComplaints.com indicates Subaru had 32 complaints about faulty fuel pumps between July 2019 and January 2020 and in 24 of those cases, drivers said their engines would not start. Not sure how much help I can be as I just dont really understand all of you post. Gas dries fast, which adds to the problem. Thanks for the postings. It is in the 40s now and the smell is gone. Automotive; Parts & Accessories; WIX 33040 Fuel Filter Gas Pump Line gm. The fuel leaks out onto the top of the engine block from the fuel line creating a possible fire hazard. Can't Im going to keep my fingers crossed and try some these suggestions.Please wih me luck. They also said it would take "a few days" to do the repair. Then the vehicle might stall out. James H. Thank you very much for the info! Thanks for the input. drug injury lawsuits and product liability lawsuits. Specifically, where the neck meets the tank. This is to crazy im having the same problem with my 2002 subaru outback. He said I can drive it with no worries because it is only seeping. But decided to pull the car out of the garage and let it sit in the cold for an hour. I just posted a response/scenario/question on the head Gasket thread (I guess will be #1037), but then I found this thread which may be more related. I have replaced the rubber seals on one fuel injector. And given the more than seven million automobile accidents that happen in the U.S. each year, the last thing a driver needs is to have their car malfunction in the middle of driving it. I am sorry but I have no idea how much someone else would charge you to work on your car. The fix: Subaru dealers will replace the faulty fuel pump with a redesigned one, free of charge, beginning June 5, 2020. In some cases, the vehicle might not start at all, according to the automotive website Autoblog. SKU:MA5045299.. I cannot buy another one from a company like this that has so little regard All Wheel Drive Auto LLC. You will most likely find the cause of the gas odor. It kinda infuriates me the longer I think about it, actually. Mice and other rodents do in fact wreak havoc on all sorts of vehicle systems and yes you cant really expect a car company to warranty something chewed by a rodent, if you are concerned just ask to see the old parts, it should be very obvious that is what occurred. Seems like exaxctly the problem that people were getting on their early Bugeye WRX's and what Subaru did the recall on for '02-'03 cars. I'm nearly 100% certain this is the case for the Ascent as well. The Second Model is the 2000 to 2004 Legacy and Outback, there are a couple of problem areas, but the most common is the fuel line at the front of theengineon the passenger side, behind the bracket that the power steering linesattachto, there is a 3 to 4 inch rubber fuel line that as the temperature outside drops the rubber line contracts away from the stainless steel clamp and you now have a fuel leak until the hose warms up and expands back into the clamp, you can carefully access the clamp and tighten the clamp, but I do suggestreplacingthefuelline as it is a better repair, we have learned the hard way that the lines that arere-clampedtypically leak again, as it was a sign of a bigger problem with the fuel line starting to becomecompromised, and we are not talking about a big repair, but we are talking about a fuel leak. Questions: If this happens while the vehicle is in motion, it could cause a crash. So after searching, it seems that I either need to A) tighten the fuel line clamps on the passenger side, or B) replace the rubber fuel lines. Car is due for a service now. I have been driving my car for about 6 months now and on random occasions I get a gas smell when I fill the tank all the way. I love the car, but the PO did not maintain it well through many Chicago winters. thanks for all of your posts repair thoughts. I had the problem 2 years ago and it came back with the cold weather in the NE. It stalled on my wife 5 times today after filling up. I normally get all of my service and repair work done by my local, trusted mechanic. I have a couple of quick comments to add to this forum. Assuming I resolve the injector issue, what kind of replacement cost should I expect at a non-dealer mechanic? One of the best ways to determine if you have a fuel leak is to observe the fuel economy. It should go away on its own over time, but if you want to accelerate the process you can tip the seat forward and vacuum the carpet (or if you have one of those Bissel Green Machine extractor vacuums, those are amazing for this) and/or use a bit of soap and water to scrub the carpets in that area. If there is anything that youd like to add, please leave a comment below. problem #1: likely still be unresolved Most fuel pumps will produce a quiet hum during their normal operation, however, an excessively loud whine coming from the fuel tank is usually a sign of a problem. An old or worn fuel pump may produce a noticeably loud whine or howl while running. So my question is does this mice chewing on the line sound for real? Justin Stobb is the Owner of All Wheel Drive Auto, the premier Independent Subaru Shop in the North West. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. It sat for a long weekend dealer says the tank is rusted..$1200. If you own a 2019 Outback, Ascent, Impreza, or Legacy, Subaru will replace the fuel pumps in a recall announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety I got it back pretty well detailed on the inside much cleaner than I ever get it. Unexpected stalling, while the vehicle is in motion and failure to restart, puts the driver at risk and could cause an accident. Subaru did the right thing by recalling over 200,000 vehicles that are at risk of stalling out because of a defect in their Denso fuel pumps. Your email address will not be published. If this condition occurs, vehicle occupants may notice the smell of fuel. Shouldnt this be a recall problem? Hi am writing from Montreal area I have a 2004 Forester (75,000 km). 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VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. 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. 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. 6th time it starting running really rough, she push the gas pedal and Rev up and continued running. Powered by consumers. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. It is sad that Subaru wont man up to this problem. As the leak location is at the top of the tank fuel leaking is highly unlikely while driving, most likely you'll get a gas smell while refueling. Replacing it will solve the gas smell. If you call SOA without fist going to a Subaru Dealer and having the condition diagnosed, there is no protocol, if you go to a Subaru Dealership and have it diagnosed, you are than advised its not covered under the 5 year 60k powertrain warranty because its out of warranty, you can always ask for some help but there is no guarantee they will help, especially if its not a typical issue, or caused by corrosion due to the elements, which I can only speculate because your post is a vague rant. Bluish smoke is not good, is it also using oil? I did have two fuel lines fixed back about 6 months ago and this may have been one of them. I live in NJ and it is hard for me to get to him and try to fix the problem, he needs to drive the car to me, hopefully the weather will warm up and the leak will stop long enough for him to drive the car to me. But I couldnt see a clamp or fuel line anywhere. After you go through all the prompts it will give you the option to dial 4 to reach a customer service agent responsible The cars recalled include Subaru Outback wagons manufactured between June 29, 2018 and Feb. 19, 2019. They've already performed the recall fix by replacing the fuel pump, but my car still smells of gas. After the car stalls out, drivers might have a hard time getting their engines to start again. Got the smell of gas inside cabin after a refill (I didnt overfill, just standard filling). Campaign code WVK-21 has been assigned to this regional recall. He says the repair will be minimum of $500, or worst case it could be thousands if they have to remove my fuel tank! At which point is it your car and not Subarus is the question? You mentioned smoke testing from the engine compartment, I have no idea why? Is there something the should be doing that they have not done as this is not a new issue. In the event you feel you have an affected model you should contact an authorized Subaru repairFacilityand find out if your vehicle falls under the recall. I had this work done on Tuesday morning (7/7). For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Thanks. I opened the hood and the smell was so strong it made me sick to my stomach. There is one slight exception though. Ya thats kind of a bear, you might consider taking the intake off and un-bolting the metal fuel lines from the intake manifold and also replace all rubber fuel lines under pressure to make it a more complete repair a one and done kind of a thing. I wanted to take a few minutes and get some information up about a potential fuel smell in your Subaru that only seems to occur when it is cold out side. I tightened the clamps for now, but will order new parts as soon as possible. Yes. Tech discussions, turbo & tuning and more. usually smells out the car on a cold morning especially when air conditioning is on during the day you can usually smell fuel on the outside of the car also many thanks. Very helpful info. Have you truly verified the fluid you are seeing is fuel? They checked cabin filter and put smoke under hood to see where it was being drawn in and found nothing. that reports on class action lawsuits, class action settlements, Fuel then runs down side of tank onto the exhaust. It was filthy with sand everywhere. Bean Edition 180,000miles 1. I took it to Speedy Muffler they checked it in every possible place, and there was nothing at all leaking, or any traces of anything (I also checked my garage floor, nothing). SUBARU RECALL NO. Bringing the vehicle to Subaru with low fuel level is a good suggestion,definitely will keep this in mind . With more than 274 million vehicles traveling Americans highways and byways each year, driver safety is a serious matter. 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. I have a 2001 Subaru outback with the same problem. Its ultimately your job to stay informed about your vehicle. on 2013, 20 degrees out. What is that about? He said he had a man that swore he had a leak but they couldnt find anything. https://topclassactions.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php. I had the full blown check up done by the dealer in the fall other than new brakes, everything was fine. The 2019 and newer. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I'm satisfied. Wow my daughter has had this same problem for a few. If your Subaru Outback has a burning smell, there are many potential causes. If you smell gas right away after the recall it could be that they spilled some gas. BTW, I went to the dealer hoping the issue would be covered under warranty they said no, it is not. All Rights Reserved. Before a stall occurs, drivers may notice that the engine runs roughshaking or making unusually loud noisesor see the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard. I get that your upset, and you are entitled to do so, but lets put it into perspective please. I think the guys are missing a bigger problem under what is obvious, and being a girl, I need an old school motor-city thinkers help.. 2 fuel-related problems in last 8 weeks and recall in the middle: It is presented Do I have the same rubber fuel line fittings? 97 it's a, I have a 2007 h3 hummer base model. However, before any performance-related problems, an unusual sound might signal that the fuel pump is failing. 2002 Forester has had a long history of smell of gas in cold weather starts (below 10F). down and ask him to replace this fuel line. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. specifically want to know if common corrosion/clamp-fitting issues would be able to drain last 1/5 tank of gas in 30 cold? Your oil level will be high as well. Turns out an installed gasket was either pinched or torn or was just bad JavaScript is disabled. Jan 29, 2017. Reset your password. Check out this sticky thread for more info. Also recalled are 20,182 of Subarus Legacy sedans manufactured between June 29, 2018 and Feb. 19, 2019. car still running, just shy of a 1/4 tank. One thing that I omitted from my original post was one of the reasons this happens is the Techs at the dealerships neglect to check and tighten these connections even though its part of a service you are paying for. 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! 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