Strong odor of gas first day after (they said I would likely smell that), then fully dissipated after 3-5 days. It can be challenging to determine where the smell of gas is coming from in a vehicle. What kind of clamps should replace the existing ones, or can the existing ones be trusted with the new lines? In some cases, the vehicle may not start. Your email address will not be published. A Subaru spokesman told CR that there have been no crashes or injuries related to this recall. My garage is in the basement of our townhouse and I worry the odor will spread from the car to the house. Went to Subaru dealer. Help! This was my first Subaru and probably my last. Sorry, just thought of follow-up questions: What is wrong with the 2000 Outback fuel line that it needs to be changed? The dealer is an idiot. FordMan1959 April 4, 2012, 12:56am #2. I took my car in for the recall to Gilman North Subaru after a day at the beach. I am going to drive to auto parts store and get a new fuel line, I think I can fix it myself if I take the engine cover off which looks easy. The recall is the official fix. Since you mentioned it goes away when its off, I would suggest you are pulling in Exhaust from either the cars around you or possibly your car on mornings or even days when there is cold dense air, its just a fact of the internal combustion engine. 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. Tighten, but dont crush the metal fuel line. According to CarComplaints, Subarus engineers determined the problem is a deformed impeller. If you smell gas right away after the recall it could be that they spilled some gas. They've already performed the recall fix by replacing the fuel pump, but my car still smells of gas. So my question is does this mice chewing on the line sound for real? I am at 156k miles and dont think fuel lines have ever been replaced. It was June and not cold. Thought maybe they spilled fuel and it would evaporate. On the other hand, slight leaking fuel at the engine or around a supply line would not. Has it gotten a lot worse? Had very strong gas smell in 2003 Forester last week in 15? WebA total of over 180,000 Subarus in the U.S. are affected by this fuel pump impeller recall including; 2019 Subaru Ascents produced from June 26, 2018 through January 18, 2019, I said, no thanks. Late model Outbacks that had the fuel pump recall completed had a little smell after the repair, but that quickly goes away. M Mike C Registered Joined Aug 26, 2018 514 I normally get all of my service and repair work done by my local, trusted mechanic. 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. Click Accept if you consent. Thank you Bernadette. 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????? Ive taken it to my local shop and they couldnt diagnose. the content you have visited before, Advertising: Gather personally identifiable information such as name and location, Advertising: Use information for tailored advertising with third parties, Advertising: Allow you to connect to social sites, Advertising: Identify device you are using. I would be grateful for your advise and suggestions. The Honda Insight, award-winning hybrid since 1999. Yea, that smell of raw fuel in the cabin is exactly that. I looked at the tank, lines, and the injectors and I saw no leaks. Next job is to replace a fuel hose that leaks when below 20F. Mine also smelled like gasoline for a good week after the service, but it did go away, just as they told me it should. This may lead to a vehicle fire, increasing the risk of property damage, crash, and injury. If this happens while the vehicle is in motion, it could cause a crash. Repair was fine. I replaced mine with the Stainless Steel Hose Repair Clamp 1/4 x 5/8 (Home Depot_Plumbing aisle or check their website to see which ones). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Top Class Actions is a Proud Member of the American Bar Association, Various Trademarks held by their respective owners. When this happens itll throw off the air/fuel mixture. Hasnt occurred during other winters, so maybe some of the rubber fuel lines are bad now and need to be replaced. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Your email address will not be published. That doesnt really correlate with what you are posting however, I suppose it could be leaking down the engine, but if its that severe it needs to be addressed before driving it at all. At 30k for most new cars, it had better right? The fuel leaks out onto the top of the engine block from the fuel line creating a possible fire hazard. 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. Thanks for the postings. There were about 35k miles on the car when this started happening. It kinda infuriates me the longer I think about it, actually. We use cookies to improve functionality and performance, enhance user experience, and provide tailored content. 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. When I picked up the car, I had a strong gasoline smell in the car which I hoped would be short-term. Wife riding in car 2 weeks later was getting nauseous. I'm guessing here but think this may depend on the quality of workmanship and the dealership. I had called Subaru customer service the first time. for life. But did they skip over another Its ultimately your job to stay informed about your vehicle. He said he had a man that swore he had a leak but they couldnt find anything. A typical place where gas leaks form is the fuel filler neck. Third try, same result. They promised to try and clean it out. Press J to jump to the feed. There is one slight exception though. Our 01 Legacy started leaking fuel couple days ago, and the culprit was the rubber line on the passenger side, behind that bracket. Can you explain exactly what fuel lines to change (maybe a picture with arrows to the right hoses), and whether we should use aftermarket hoses or trust more Subaru ones? plan on taking a long highway scenic drive with windows open post fuel pump repair. I had the problem 2 years ago and it came back with the cold weather in the NE. We dont recognize that sign in. Kirkland - Seattle - Everett - Bothell, Subaru Service Kirkland, Redmond and Bellevue, https://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/gas-smell-inside-cabin-151908.html?p=4229774#post4229774, Fuel odor - Subaru Outback - Subaru Outback Forums, Subaru Service, Make Sure Your Subaru Is Ready for Winter 2022, Subaru Service Seattle; Subaru Fuel Economy Tips & how to decrease its energy use, Subaru Service, Make Sure Your Subaru Is Ready for Winter 2021, Subaru Check Engine Light and Code # P0420 Explained. Dealer looked at it a few years ago and tightened clamps and it sort of was fixed but seemed like it still was a problem. Some people have gotten dealers or SOA to pay for repairs. 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. To my knowledge there have been no deaths as a result of a fuel leak on a 2004 Forester XT, there is also no recall or campaign that I am aware of. Subaru Head Gasket Problems Explained pt 2. It is in the 40s now and the smell is gone. The cars check engine light might also come on. After having the truck for 4 days I got it back. The first pertains to the 2002 to 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX, Subaru first had a TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) and updated fuel line components and then a full fledgedrecallto address the leak, but if you bought your WRX used you may beunaware of the Recall. I am a little concerned about the waiting so long to take it in, and also waiting for repairs, fuel leaks even small ones are to be taken very seriously. then when he gets the car to me I will replace the hoses and clamps. So, drivers of some of Subarus most popular models including the Ascent, Impreza, Legacy, and Outback should know the manufacturer issued a recall earlier this year over a flawed part that can lead to the cars stalling out unexpectedly. The rubber connection However, this can result in some functions no longer being available. 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. 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 had extremely cold weather (-30C) over the holidays no problem with the car. If you still don't see anything, remove I got mine in the mail. Since its behind the driver, you really shouldnt smell the smell of gas unless you are going down the road. Yes. After driving, there is a gas odor near the passenger rear tire. Since 60k Ive had to replace the fuel lines twice at 1200$ and 800$. Is it the grade of the hose, or the length, or the clamps? Got the smell of gas inside cabin after a refill (I didnt overfill, just standard filling). Is this a recall for all insights? It is sad that Subaru wont man up to this problem. The Gasoline smell when fuel tank is above 1/2 full. Wife is happy now and what is better than that. Thanks for post. Subaru Impreza hatchbacks and sedans 40,797 of them manufactured between June 18, 2018 and Feb. 25, 2019 were also recalled. When I filled it all the way, the odor came back. This article is not legal advice. RECALLS! Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 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? Secondly, Im disappointed that the official repair to this problem is replacing it with more rubber hose. It was filthy with sand everywhere. The smell of gas is typically going to be caused by a bad gas cap, evaporative emissions system, overfilling the gas tank, or an actual fuel leak. That confirms at least one of my suspicions which is that fuel level at the time almost certainly plays a role. Is this typical of all Subaru dealerships? Gas evaporates quickly. You mentioned smoke testing from the engine compartment, I have no idea why? Is this normal or should I go back and start asking questions? Have you tried using the Recirculate feature? You must contact the VERY disappointed in this treatment by Subaru. The hose I found leaking,(about 4 inches long)was under the driver side intake manifold, below the spark plug wires. 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 strong four door and bluish smoke coming from my 2011. The recall order affects much of Subarus 2018 Their answer was there is not protocol for this. They would not say anything else. Your username maybe be your email address. When I come to think of it, this has been going on for a few years now. Want to fix correctly this time. Typically, the smell is caused by some type of fluid (oil, trans fluid, etc) hitting the exhaust or other hot parts of the engine or something rubbing where it shouldnt be. I think I had just over a quarter of a tank of gas Its horrible. Required fields are marked *. Did that after it had been in the garage. First of all, theres nothing simple about this fix. The fire may occur even while the vehicle is turned They wanted to keep it overnight and evaluate it the next day. Had the same exact issue when I took mine in. Thanks in advance. 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. ), my toddlers might not and probably is not too good for their developing lungs. I live in the Seattle area and rust is not an issue, so I just cant answer what commonly rusts on your car as I just dont experience that here. A burning rubber smell is almost always, in fact, burning rubber. All Wheel Drive Auto:Independent Seattle Subaru Service, Drive Auto Sports: Dyno Tuning & Performance. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. I have a similar problem in my 2001 Outback. While I hope I can speak for all my fellow techs when I say we take utmost caution in trying not to drip any on the carpet, it's easier said than done with the ascent's design in particular. Save products you love, products you own and much more! Subaru Fuel Line Fix: During the cold winter months our Subaru Outback has had a strong gas smell inside the passenger compartment. How to contact the manufacturer: Owners of affected vehicles should receive a recall notice in September 2021. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 All Wheel Drive Auto LLC. My 2004 Subaru Baja Turbo has had this problem for the past 3 winters. Tightened those and it seems to have taken care of the problem. Theyve been a GREAT help. Now playing: Watch this: 2019 Owners may contact Subaru I had the fuel pump replaced in my 2019 Highlander, as part of the recall, 9 days ago. Your great write-ups (together with you-tube) help me keep my 2002 forester in good shape. Shouldnt this be a recall problem? I loved my forester xt and will keep it until lit dies I will not own another! 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. Top Class Actions is a legal news source I ran my gas tank until the low fuel light came on. 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. Does anyone know who much it costs approximately to repair and it is just this one fuel line that is the problem. 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. The smell is very strong the colder it is. Eventually it can fill the entire intake up and leak everywhere. Put it up on jack stands, take a flashlight and start hunting around. If you do find gas, you should consider your Subaru Tribeca undrivable until you have it repaired. Here are the most common things that would make your Tribeca smell like gas outside of a fuel leak itself, which is covered 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. Because my husband topped off the gas tank before we took it in, they had a large splash of gas in the interior of my car. Ad-free. You get a fuel smell for a bit when you change it. If the fuel pressure regulator has gone bad, it can let too much fuel into the fuel rails. Then the vehicle might stall out. An old or worn fuel pump may produce a noticeably loud whine or howl while running. If you had quite a bit of fuel in the tank the dealer may have Jan 29, 2017. If you are the type of person that likes to squeeze in the last half gallon by making the pump click 5 times, know that your Tribeca was not meant to be fueled like that. The plastic on top of the fuel pump cracks with age causing a fuel leak. This is a fan and owner/driver community. Apparently, its a common problem to have a strong smell of gas after. If a fuel injector is leaking, it will allow too much fuel to dump into the engine. The Subaru fuel pump recall will see dealerships replacing the low-pressure fuel pumps once fuel pump recall notices are mailed September 13, 2021. Although no crashes were reported in connection with the malfunctioning fuel pumps, at least 245 fuel pump warranty claims were filed with the automaker. My local dealer wants to replace all gas lines for about $700; seems excessive. Going to give the clamps a turn and call my dealer. No smell for over two. document.getElementById( "ak_js_5" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); @2023 Top Class Actions. If I can get the fuel smell to fade in a day or two , itll be a good trade off. I dont think this should be our problem to be paying for the repair. The company expects notices to start mailing out on June 5. Sometimes the system is slow, by the time youreceivea recall notice you may have paid for a repair at a general repair shop thatdoesntcare if your Wheel bearings are under recall/warranty. This is the second recall related to fuel pumps on Subaru vehicles. All involving 2019 model year vehicles. When I'm not behind the wheel or the keyboard, you can find me exploring a new city on foot or planning my next trip. I have the service manual but cannot find a step by step on replacement. Mechanic suspected gas tank leak at top of tank, but smell has since gone and no trace of leaks visible on tank. 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. I tightened the clamps for now, but will order new parts as soon as possible. If there is anything that youd like to add, please leave a comment below. All Wheel Drive Auto, LLC and its staff are not affiliated with Subaru of America. C $34.56. Because automakers issue recalls often, and for many older vehicles, we recommend checking back regularly. An auto shop ought to have a means of evacuating gas from a gas tank temporarily. 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. Since this is a newer OB and not a cold weather problem I have to post my question! I have a 2018 forester and I can smell exhaust/gas in the cabin while idling. Influence-free. Years, every time we take it in they cannot find anything, I have not put it together with the cold. The 2019 and newer. Well of course, since someone at the dealership added lots of Car Freshener inside the car the night before. dealer looked and said: not the pump, I ran of Gas? Passwords are 6-20 characters with at least one number and letter. The fix: Subaru dealers will replace the faulty fuel pump with a redesigned one, free of charge, beginning June 5, 2020. I cannot buy another one from a company like this that has so little regard Replacing those fuel lines is a bear! I have a 2001 Subaru outback with the same problem. All others were dry. Consistent with other posts, they said they pull the back seat out and go down into the tank through an access panel. Today (-12F) it was so bad I could barely drive the card. The typical place we see on the Turbo models such as the 2005 XT is one of the fuel lines under the intake manifold. but wouldnt it have stopped running if it was out of gas? Glad I saw your post. Bluish smoke is not good, is it also using oil? Car is due for a service now. 2 Subaru places in Colorado want $300 to tighten the bands under the manifold. They also said it would take "a few days" to do the repair. 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. Reading the posts looks like dealerships dont cover so guess we will take to our neighborhood mechanic. This is definitely a design defect that Subaru has know about for over 12 years but refuses to either change the design in the new cars and fix them in the old. With more than 274 million vehicles traveling Americans highways and byways each year, driver safety is a serious matter. To try and help you understand how the new car and warranty of works. Thats a tell tale sign that the fuel is going somewhere, but not the engine. The models involved are 2019-2020 Ascent SUVs, 2018 Forester SUVs, 2018-2020 Impreza hatchbacks and sedans, 2018-2020 Legacy sedans, 2018-2020 Outback SUVs, 2018-2019 WRX sedans, and 2018-2019 BRZ coupes. Make sure you use the proper rated fuel line for fuel injection and the proper type fuel line clamps. Recently, I began working on a 2005 Subaru Forester XT with this same issue. I have replaced the rubber seals on one fuel injector. butif the car was leaking gas over the long weekend before the dealer looked (seriously?) Good luck! Subaru has also issued a recall affecting nearly 49,000 They told me to have half or less fuel, which I was pretty close to. But yesterday it started smelling again. Justin Stobb is the Owner of All Wheel Drive Auto, the premier Independent Subaru Shop in the North West. In addition, Honda recently issued two similar recalls for vehicles with fuel pumps from the same manufacturer. The seal for either Fuel pump or secondary fuel level sending unit to the fuel tank may be leaking. I have a 2002 Outback Wagon w/128k+. I am sorry but I have no idea how much someone else would charge you to work on your car. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I tightened the clamp with a small phillips and the leak stopped fotunately for now. And they didnt charge me. Just replace rubber line, or is there more involved? 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. I think something like this is somewhat likely in your case, given the strong odor. Fuel pump was once replaced under warranty. I had the full blown check up done by the dealer in the fall other than new brakes, everything was fine. 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. towed to local dealer not my guy. Not enough cars are affected For Subaru to issue a recall, and same goes for class action. thanks for all of your posts repair thoughts. The clamp is upside down meaning you cant put a tool ( Phillips) on it to tighten it. Once again thanks for your advice. Running rough is a general term to describe myriad issues, including shaking, knocking or making unusual noises. Has anyone else had their fuel pumps replaced as part of the recent recall and had their cabin have a strong smell of fuel afterwards? I would do as suggested and look around for any fuel leakage front to back. Even though its very likely that its a benign reason, always give the smell of gas the respect it deserves until you find the leak. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Hopefully leaving the windows down will help dissipate the smell. Ascent, Forester, Impreza, Outback, other vehicles are included. settlement administrator or your attorney for any updates regarding For its part, Subaru said it had no evidence the flaw has actually caused any accidents or driver injuries. I think the odor thing is very dependent on the service team and fuel level, honestly. Is there gas on the garage floor? We learned while we were there they have to take out the back seats to be able to access the fuel pump. 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. There is a huge thread in the warranty section about the fuel smell issue. Reset your password. This is the second recall related to fuel pumps on Subaru vehicles. I had found that if I only filled the tank 3/4 I did not get the odor. If this condition occurs, vehicle occupants may notice the smell of fuel. Temp dropped in the 20s again. Thats odd that they did not clean up the car after the repair. One way to know if you have a valid claim against the manufacturer of a defective product is to consult a qualified attorney. Try again and get the same result. I doubt the tank has to be dropped to get the fuel pump out. 2. Since you did not smell the gas when you picked it up it sounds like they did not install the top ring properly. My gas leak the first time was actually pouring gas out at the leak site. And 40,950 Subaru Ascents built between June 26, 2018 and Feb. 18, 2019 were subject to the recall. Mark. 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? I don't know WHY they wouldn't have techs trained and equipped to empty a gas tank routinely before starting a job like this. I have a 2019 Ascent and took it to the dealership to replace a damaged tire and they said they could replace the recalled fuel pump. There are 2 very typical, minor but very strong smelling fuel leaks we see lots andoftenthis time of year. down and ask him to replace this fuel line. Gas Leak. 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. For information on deleting the cookies, please consult your browsers help function. Why not list what was done? WVK-21 for 2002-2003 Subaru WRX Models resolves a fuel leak from the fuel line under the intake manifold during cold weather Fuel pump access might be through the floor, maybe under the back seat or something. So I went under the car and removed the little plastic oil filter access flap and I was staring right at the leak. VERY disappointed in this treatment by Subaru. I had this work done on Tuesday morning (7/7). A common thing is that the fuel line clamps need to be tightened. In some cases, the vehicle might not start at all, according to the automotive website Autoblog. Great info!! problem #1: likely still be unresolved I have a 2019 ex, It is not for all Insights. 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. What a lousy design by Subaru, and to then let the consumer deal with the maintenance bills without notice. As the cars There should be a class action suit. Had mine done at Autonation Subaru, formerly Valley Motors, Hunt Valley, Maryland. Subaru says it is unaware of any crashes or injuries related to this issue. When the pump comes out, it can dribble a little (or kind of a lot) of fuel around -- the fuel pump assembly has like an outer canister that holds maybe a half pint of gas, and if you bring the car in near-full it'll have about that half pint in it. 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. Really helpful information, minus 20 nights and strong fuel smell in 2003 Outback, thanks for the tips, Erica T. Very helpful info and advice. Top Class Maybe thats why I see so many cars on the side of the road. 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. One of the best ways to determine if you have a fuel leak is to observe the fuel economy. Ascent Forums, The Largest 2019 and newer Subaru Ascent community & owners club. 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. And why do I only smell the odor when the tank is full? specifically want to know if common corrosion/clamp-fitting issues would be able to drain last 1/5 tank of gas in 30 cold? A normally functioning system may pull in fumes around you if they are excessive like they are in the winter months, this is why the recirculate feature is there, to stop fresh air from being pulled in. A burning rubber smell is almost always, in fact, burning rubber smell is very smelling. Guess we subaru fuel pump recall gas smell take to our neighborhood mechanic smoke coming from my 2011 the odor when the through... 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