Most likely its just going to need to have one or more fuel line clamps tightened up with that kind of mileage. The fuel leaks out onto the top of the engine block from the fuel line creating a possible fire hazard. 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. I get that.. there is a leak somewhere 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. I had this work done on Tuesday morning (7/7). Yeah, we scheduled our appointment for the recall replacement for our 2019 Outback and were told it would smell like gas for a few days after and to not have more than 1/2 tank when we bring it in. Shouldnt this be a recall problem? As a result, you may avoid becoming stranded someplace with a faulty fuel pump by keeping an open ear. Since you did not smell the gas when you picked it up it sounds like they did not They promised to try and clean it out. 03-04-2008, 03:43 AM Warranty Issues & SOA Problems: 11: 07-31 status of any class action settlement claim. Now playing: Watch this: 2019 There should be a class action suit. Started the car and looked around saw fuel dripping from two hose on the passenger side of the compartment nearer to the front of the car. Your great write-ups (together with you-tube) help me keep my 2002 forester in good shape. Overall a very good experience with all recalls and maintenance from Findlay Subaru, St. George Utah. To see if your vehicle has an open recall that needs to be addressed, go to NHTSAs website. Is this typical of all Subaru dealerships? I would be grateful for your advise and suggestions. Sorry for the long preamble. Its my 2 one and this problem just started it never happened with my other Subaru when it is below 20 the gas smell is beyond crazy. So my question is does this mice chewing on the line sound for real? Your Subarus If a fuel injector is leaking, it will allow too much fuel to dump into the engine. You can change these settings at any time. Get it done, and hopefully your dealer will do its best to mitigate vapor absorption from the fabric. The recall is the official fix. They may also contact Subaru customer service at 844-373-6614. Is there gas on the garage floor? Doesn't smell at all anymore. Try again, then starts up. 2005 Subaru Outback 3.0 R L.L. Since this is a newer OB and not a cold weather problem I have to post my question! 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. There is a seal there that can go bad over time. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_5" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); @2023 Top Class Actions. Do you know that on other methods of transportation the fuel lines are replaced on a schedule? SKU:MA5045299.. Pretty vague to say you had a fuel leak somewhere twice and paid $800 and $1200 to have it repaired and just doesnt help anyone. With only the intake, it The cars recalled include Subaru Outback wagons manufactured between June 29, 2018 and Feb. 19, 2019. JavaScript is disabled. 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. What a lousy design by Subaru, and to then let the consumer deal with the maintenance bills without notice. 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. And why do I only smell the odor when the tank is full? 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 second the last statement. Went to Subaru again. Gas leaks aren't always easy to diagnose, since gas could leak from a number of places in your vehicle. For its part, Subaru said it had no evidence the flaw has actually caused any accidents or driver injuries. Stay informed about recalls that might affect your vehicle using ourCar Recall Tracker. That confirms at least one of my suspicions which is that fuel level at the time almost certainly plays a role. Subaru Fuel Line Fix: During the cold winter months our Subaru Outback has had a strong gas smell inside the passenger compartment. 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? 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. After my fuel pump recall three weeks ago, I had no gas smell whatsoever inside, which is what I would expect. Top Class 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? If there is anything that youd like to add, please leave a comment below. 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. The fuel line is made from rubber and the clamps stainless steel they have different expansion and contraction rates. Sorry, just thought of follow-up questions: What is wrong with the 2000 Outback fuel line that it needs to be changed? his 2005 baja turbo failed inspection because of the slight fuel leak he has on the drivers side of the car. Searched The Google and saw references to tightening clamps. have any ideas what maybe cuasing a strong fuel smell on my subaru b4 twin turbo 2001? This is the second recall related to fuel pumps on Subaru vehicles. 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. Protect Yourself From Indoor Air Pollution, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. This will avoid clogging, reduce fuel flow, engine cutoffs and Wow my daughter has had this same problem for a few. I have a 2005 OB XT 5-spd and the raw gas smell just started for the first time. I have a 99 Legacy with visible gas on engine. If you smell gas right away after the recall it could be that they spilled some gas. All involving 2019 model year vehicles. The techs appreciated it and I had no gas smells at all. Polite way of saying they suck. 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 When I went to pick it up, there was a STRONG smell of car freshener in the vehicle! Save products you love, products you own and much more! Turns out an installed gasket was either pinched or torn or was just bad Is Your Subaru Experiencing Fuel Pump Problems? This is a fan and owner/driver community. It was filthy with sand everywhere. Going to give the clamps a turn and call my dealer. I tightened the clamps for now, but will order new parts as soon as possible. Just needed a phillips screwdriver. I'm satisfied. Any advice would be great. If you dont have a check engine light, then gasoline fumes are still evaporating. plan on taking a long highway scenic drive with windows open post fuel pump repair. The fix: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump free of charge. Another reason you may experience a burning smell coming from your Outback is oil on said everything check out? Lastly the fuel pump is housed in side of the Gas Tank. brake line recall was for element exposure from gap in shield.. wouldnt that gap also expose my fuel things too? Its horrible. A common thing is that the fuel line clamps need to be tightened. Where OC is the standard and boxer engines rule the world. they added gas and it was fine- Gotta hold Honda accountable. It takes about 15 minutes to resolve once your are set up correctly with the right tools. Running rough is a general term to describe myriad issues, including shaking, knocking or making unusual noises. How to contact the manufacturer: Owners of affected vehicles should receive a recall notice in September 2021. Winters ONLY! Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Your oil level will be high as well. All email addresses you provide will be used just for sending this story. C $34.56. The turbo inlet duct runs between the fuel rails and the upper intake manifold and it is very rigid and stubborn. Next job is to replace a fuel hose that leaks when below 20F. It has a seal that can go bad over time. Consistent with other posts, they said they pull the back seat out and go down into the tank through an access panel. for informational purposes only. Your email address will not be published. drug injury lawsuits and product liability lawsuits. Some people have gotten dealers or SOA to pay for repairs. Once again thanks for your advice. 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. Make sure you use the proper rated fuel line for fuel injection and the proper type fuel line clamps. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Glad I saw your post. 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: We still dont recognize that sign in. The 2019 and newer. Notes: Drive the car and check the fuel lines as soon as you return. Thought it would go away after a few days driving with windows open. The 2018-2019 Toyota 86 coupe, which shares components with the Subaru BRZ, is also included in this recall. Id suspect the gasket around the fuel pump access is either the wrong gasket or it slipped out of place while installing the When I filled it all the way, the odor came back. However, before any performance-related problems, an unusual sound might signal that the fuel pump is failing. 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. 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. When I took it to the dealer he advised me they would have to drop the fuel tank to do repairs. The factory clamps only get so-so tight. 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 At first, I thought I could just bend the hose into U and slip it into the two metal ends, now Im not sure the tube will bend enough to slip over both sides. your claim status, claim form or questions about when payments are I think someone on this forum mentioned a fuel pump seal not being seated correctly after their recall was performed. What should I tell my dealer to do (not always up to date like you are). temps. Thanks in advance. 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 started getting the gas smell for last couple of days in my Acura RDX 2020, I checked NHTSA and Acura site, there are no current recalls for my VIN. Very helpful info. 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 One way to know if you have a valid claim against the manufacturer of a defective product is to consult a qualified attorney. I have a 2002 Outback Wagon w/128k+. The smells happens with the climate control in any position except off!! Gasoline smell when fuel tank is above 1/2 full. 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. ), my toddlers might not and probably is not too good for their developing lungs. It stalled on my wife 5 times today after filling up. Carbon monoxide poisoning from exhaust fumes have killed many as it is an odourless gas. I guess I didnt truly verify if it was gas. 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. But yesterday it started smelling again. This is definitely a design defect that Subaru has know about for over 12 years. 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 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. Went to Subaru dealer. FordMan1959 April 4, 2012, 12:56am #2. Thanks. I have A 2005 XT as well and have replaced the lines at 91k. Subaru Head Gasket Problems Explained pt 2. 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. ok- no. 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.