If the o-ring was pinched, the check engine light would come on real soon. This is a fan and owner/driver community. Great info. 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. The recall is the official fix. How do we ensure that changing the hose is going to make a difference permanently? And they didnt charge me. I was probably about a 1/3 tank full bringing it in, and I'm hoping the service manager took that into account when asking me if I wanted to have the service done while getting my tire changed out! So my question is does this mice chewing on the line sound for real? 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 rubber connection The dealer is an idiot. Thanks for the thoughts and advice, Justin this has been a really helpful blog post. It would be better to replace the small rubber fuel line under the manifold rather than just tighten the clamps. 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: 2005 Subaru Outback 3.0 R L.L. 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 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. 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. That is a tell-tale sign of a fuel leak. Thanks. As part of that commitment, weve made it easy to learn more Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Owner of 2017 Subaru Outback 3.6R. In your position I'd be hammering Honda corporate right now, but either way sorry you received poor service. But decided to pull the car out of the garage and let it sit in the cold for an hour. Any advice would be great. Additionally if the wire insulation melts the fuel pump can short out and stop working. I have replaced the rubber seals on one fuel injector. There are 2 document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_4" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Please note: Top Class Actions is not a settlement 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. At random intervals, the engine will hesitate to start. 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. Once that happens, itll begin to let fuel vapor out and into the air. Thats a tell tale sign that the fuel is going somewhere, but not the engine. I had the problem 2 years ago and it came back with the cold weather in the NE. I think the odor thing is very dependent on the service team and fuel level, honestly. If you smell gas right away after the recall it could be that they spilled some gas. car sits in garage (unusual) for a few days during the big 22/48h snow storm w a lo temp of -10F.. 1 cup worth of gas puddled below a seam line-just shy of the rr passenger door never smelled gas but car stay out side Whats strange is that I used to live in Alaska with much colder temps and never had this issue. Overall a very good experience with all recalls and maintenance from Findlay Subaru, St. George Utah. For information on deleting the cookies, please consult your browsers help function. What is that about? I did have two fuel lines fixed back about 6 months ago and this may have been one of them. Gas odors stick around for a bit. 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. 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 Did that after it had been in the garage. How to contact the manufacturer: Owners After 12 days I brought it back to the dealer. Gas dries fast, which adds to the problem. With more than 274 million vehicles traveling Americans highways and byways each year, driver safety is a serious matter. At that time I also was having a problem with the remote start. This will avoid clogging, reduce fuel flow, engine cutoffs and Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump, free of charge. The cars check engine light might also come on. Subaru and 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. 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. I looked around and immdiately saw the gas leak on the small rubber fuel line that connects two steel lines. Had mine done at Autonation Subaru, formerly Valley Motors, Hunt Valley, Maryland. I had this work done on Tuesday morning (7/7). Try again and get the same result. And 40,950 Subaru Ascents built between June 26, 2018 and Feb. 18, 2019 were subject to the recall. 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. 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. Want to fix correctly this time. My gas leak the first time was actually pouring gas out at the leak site. Provide the dealership with a small fan and extension cord and ask them nicely to please use it to assist in driving the fumes away whie they complete the work. Is this normal? The Subaru fuel pump recall will see dealerships replacing the low-pressure fuel pumps once fuel pump recall notices are mailed September 13, 2021. 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. Hi am writing from Montreal area I have a 2004 Forester (75,000 km). First of all, theres nothing simple about this fix. 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. Sorry the Forester has let you down and I truly hope what ever you buy next, treats you better. Shouldnt this be a recall problem? 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. If a fuel injector is leaking, it will allow too much fuel to dump into the engine. I have a 2018 forester and I can smell exhaust/gas in the cabin while idling. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Mechanic suspected gas tank leak at top of tank, but smell has since gone and no trace of leaks visible on tank. Id suspect the gasket around the fuel pump access is either the wrong gasket or it slipped out of place while installing the Replacing tank would have been $1000+ and not fixed problem maybe. I tightened the clamp with a small phillips and the leak stopped fotunately for now. 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. At which point is it your car and not Subarus is the question? 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). Today when I entered the vehicle, I noticed a strong gasoline odor. thanks for all of your posts repair thoughts. There is more information on another thread in this sub-reddit. Here are places that fuel will commonly leak from: If one of the fuel lines has been damaged, you should be able to find the leak by doing an inspection. If you do find gas, you should consider your Subaru Tribeca undrivable until you have it repaired. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. After you go through all the prompts it will give you the option to dial 4 to reach a customer service agent responsible If the smell hasn't dissipated I'd demand interior detailing from your garage, or, if you've got the means, get it interior detailed separately then demand they or Honda corporate reimburse the bill. 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????? towed to local dealer not my guy. Although I enjoy the smell of gasoline (don't lie, I think we all do, right? Read the rules for instructions on custom user flair. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. The plastic on top of the fuel pump cracks with age causing a fuel leak. My garage is in the basement of our townhouse and I worry the odor will spread from the car to the house. Today (-12F) it was so bad I could barely drive the card. They called me later the next day and said there was no smell? All involving 2019 model year vehicles. SUBARU RECALL NO. Just my opinion. An old or worn fuel pump may produce a noticeably loud whine or howl while running. my son lives in PA and they do a full inspection of the car. Also recalled are 20,182 of Subarus Legacy sedans manufactured between June 29, 2018 and Feb. 19, 2019. I second the last statement. Replacing the fuel pressure regulator is the cure for this problem. My hunch is that if the recirc feature is used the situation will improve. The seal for either Fuel pump or secondary fuel level sending unit to the fuel tank may be leaking. Required fields are marked *. 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. If the leak in the tank is at the bottom of the tank the limit to how much fuel can leak out is how much is in the tank, if the leak is at the top or somewhere on the side such as the seam the limit to how much fuel leaks out is the level at which the leak is occurring. Clamps are still tight. A typical place where gas leaks form is the fuel filler neck. Going to look at it tonight, while the engine is running. Years, every time we take it in they cannot find anything, I have not put it together with the cold. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. A common thing is that the fuel line clamps need to be tightened. 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 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. Retrieve your username. As the cars Let is sit for a little time. Ascent Forums, The Largest 2019 and newer Subaru Ascent community & owners club. 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. So I am in a wait and see mode (they even said sometimes it goes away), but if it worsens I will take it to the dealer are there any updates regarding this ongoing problem with Subaru that you have heard of. This. Late model Outbacks that had the fuel pump recall completed had a little smell after the repair, but that quickly goes away. I'm guessing here but think this may depend on the quality of workmanship and the dealership. I have a couple of quick comments to add to this forum. 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, Hopefully leaving the windows down will help dissipate the smell. that reports on class action lawsuits, class action settlements, I think something like this is somewhat likely in your case, given the strong odor. SUBARU RECALL NO. Not enough cars are affected For Subaru to issue a recall, and same goes for class action. However, this can result in some functions no longer being available. Your oil level will be high as well. The recall began June 4, 2020. Not sure how much help I can be as I just dont really understand all of you post. The company expects notices to start mailing out on June 5. Where OC is the standard and boxer engines rule the world. Thought maybe they spilled fuel and it would evaporate. Subaru says it is unaware of any crashes or injuries related to this issue. Assuming I resolve the injector issue, what kind of replacement cost should I expect at a non-dealer 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. They wanted to keep it overnight and evaluate it the next day. Create a free account now to become a CR member. Thats odd that they did not clean up the car after the repair. So this post is not about a huge or gross fuel leak, which is what it sounds like you had, which can occur on any car. They checked cabin filter and put smoke under hood to see where it was being drawn in and found nothing. Once again thanks for your advice. That, in turn, can lead to a fuel leak and potentially a fire. Fuel Pump replaced and STRONG gasoline smell when I picked up car. I have a 2019 ex, It is not for all Insights. Tech discussions, turbo & tuning and more. Had very strong gas smell in 2003 Forester last week in 15? I understand the only during the winter thing but its like saying your roof only leaks when it rains. Washington, D.C November 24, 2021 Mazda (OTCMKTS: MZDAY) has recalled 121,038 cars that may stall due to a defective fuel pump. I just wonder how many people must die for a car company to have a recall. Kantor. Subaru Ascent Complaints, Issues, Problems, Defect, Subaru Ascent Complaints, Issues And Problems. The problem: An improperly manufactured fuel pump could develop cracks and fail, which may prevent the vehicles engine from starting or cause it to stall while its running. Smell will go away when car warms up. 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. I tightened clamps on the driver side of the engine compartment. January 2022 Jason, MAZDA6 shuts down while driving fuel pump not monitored, may be no engine light etc. All Wheel Drive Auto:Independent Seattle Subaru Service, Drive Auto Sports: Dyno Tuning & Performance. If you still don't see anything, remove If this is the problem, you're in luck. What kind of clamps should replace the existing ones, or can the existing ones be trusted with the new lines? I have a 2004 forester xt. 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. Any fuel leak must be addressed before you drive it or its a fire and unsafe condition waiting to occur. They've already performed the recall fix by replacing the fuel pump, but my car still smells of gas. It kinda infuriates me the longer I think about it, actually. Since this is a newer OB and not a cold weather problem I have to post my question! Press J to jump to the feed. Is Your Subaru Experiencing Fuel Pump Problems? As a result, you may avoid becoming stranded someplace with a faulty fuel pump by keeping an open ear. All others were dry. I hope everyone who has a Subaru with a leak posts a comment. 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 This is definitely a design defect that Subaru has know about for over 12 years. 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. Im a technician working for Eurotech. It's getting worse. Up until I ran into this major issue, I thought Subaru had a good car. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 All Wheel Drive Auto LLC. They promised to try and clean it out. Fuel then runs down side of tank onto the exhaust. When I come to think of it, this has been going on for a few years now. I have a 2000 Outback with very bad fuel smell during the winter. Now playing: Watch this: 2019 Bean Edition 180,000miles This is a first time for this issue in our OB. The Honda Insight, award-winning hybrid since 1999. 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. I guess I didnt truly verify if it was gas. 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. Click Change Settings if you want to tailor the use of your cookies. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. We dont recognize that sign in. The original recall letter said 90 minutes. Help! 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. 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 would be grateful for your advise and suggestions. The payment for your account couldn't be processed or you've canceled your account with us. April 22, 2020 A Subaru fuel pump recall has been ordered for more than 200,000 model year 2019 Subaru Impreza, Outback, Legacy and Ascent vehicles At 30k for most new cars, it had better right? 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. drug injury lawsuits and product liability lawsuits. The dealer (Stohlman in Tyson's Corner, VA) recommended bringing the car in with less than 1/4 tank of gas. Ok, if you have spark, and it did not start and run for a few seconds as you sprayed starting fluid directly into the throttle body opening while someone else tried starting the engine, then you need to see if the air is sucking in or blowing out of the throttle body opening while cranking the engine. I said, no thanks. 2013, 20 degrees out. Just needed a phillips screwdriver. Bring the vehicle in near empty. I have a 2002 Outback Wagon w/128k+. Thanks. 2004 Legacy wagon with 153,000 miles. We had extremely cold weather (-30C) over the holidays no problem with the car. The group claims Subarus produced between 2013 and 2019 suffer the same defects as the 2019 recalled vehicles and should have been included in the recall. 97 it's a, I have a 2007 h3 hummer base model. That is RIDICULOUS, Cheryl. This causes your Tribeca to have a gas smell coming from the exhaust pipes and a noticeable smell of gas. The smells happens with the climate control in any position except off!! Is it the grade of the hose, or the length, or the clamps? It was lierally running out of the connection and laying on top of the hot manifold. https://reddit.com/r/hondainsight/comments/gwv18z/what_we_know_the_fuel_pump_recall_check_here/. I have A 2005 XT as well and have replaced the lines at 91k. Ascent, Forester, Impreza, Outback, other vehicles are included. He has ordered the fuel lines. This may lead to a vehicle fire, increasing the risk of property damage, crash, and injury. 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. Since you did not smell the gas when you picked it up it sounds like they did not 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. Going to give the clamps a turn and call my dealer. Just had a below 10 night here in Chicago and gas smell returned. Some people have gotten dealers or SOA to pay for repairs. 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. 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. With the recent cold (-12 today here in Colorado Springs), I noticed twice this week the STRONG fuel smell driving into work. When this happens itll throw off the air/fuel mixture. Its possible they missed on of the lines and some more clamp tightening is needed, but its also possible that one or more of the lines need to be replaced and that a simple re tightening of the clamps just wont do it in your case. RECALLS! Reset your password. Not looking forward to a $600 charge (more in Cdn$ !) Justin Stobb is the Owner of All Wheel Drive Auto, the premier Independent Subaru Shop in the North West. My 2012 Subaru Outback started having the very strong gas odor inside the car and in the closed garage after I filled the tank and left it in my closed garage overnight. plan on taking a long highway scenic drive with windows open post fuel pump repair. 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. Sorry for the long preamble. Passwords are 6-20 characters with at least one number and letter. Another words if its a leak at the half way point the fuel can leak out until the level is below the leak. Some Turbo models can be a little more to repair if its under the intake manifold I will point out however. Wife riding in car 2 weeks later was getting nauseous. Recently, I began working on a 2005 Subaru Forester XT with this same issue. 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. The computer then monitors fuel tank pressure for some period of time. Another driver report filed later from outside the U.S. where the engine lost power while driving at highway speeds. I researched a bit, I see the corrosion issue with the filler necks and the shield build up..I live in michigan.. I had called Subaru customer service the first time. If you dont have a check engine light, then gasoline fumes are still evaporating. then when he gets the car to me I will replace the hoses and clamps. 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. This was my first Subaru and probably my last. We are back into the deep freeze once again, and as of yesterday I now have a horribly strong smell of gasoline in the car (the first time ever). It was filthy with sand everywhere. There were about 35k miles on the car when this started happening. Or they pulled out the pump, went to lunch, and let the fuel smell marinate the interior. Definitely a possibilityit was nice out today and breezy, so I opened the windows all the way in the drive way for several hours and that seems to have helped quite a bit. I had found that if I only filled the tank 3/4 I did not get the odor. 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. Im going to keep my fingers crossed and try some these suggestions.Please wih me luck. 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