The contact owns a 2005 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of a fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the fuel tank, fuel pump, flange, retaining ring, pipe feed, fuel tank straps, heat shield, fuel hose, heat sleeve, evaporator pipe, electronic control unit, fuel tank harness, cable tie, and cabin overlay wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.
2005 Jaguar S-Type: gas smell in the cabin
16 of the 85 complaints about the 2005 Jaguar S-Type describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 19%
- typical mileage
- 98,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
- 20061
- 200516
- 20033
- 20011
What owners say
My wife's 2005 Jaguar S-Type R leaks fuel, and is worst after refilling the tank. The car frequently loses all engine power while driving with no warning. It frequently refuses to restart, and then I have to have it towed sometimes at great distances from home at a cost of over $700 to my repair shop in Virginia. My wife is now too afraid to drive the car because of the gas fumes, fear of a fire, and sudden engine failure. My service technician at Mountain Valley Motors believes the problem has to do with a faulty Jaguar fuel system.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in the garage at the residence, she became aware of fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that the fuel pump was leaking fuel and there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a new seal was needed for the fuel tank. The vehicle was repaired, but the fuel tank began leaking again a few days later. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 98,000.
When tank is filled more than half, smell of gas fumes inside cabin horrible
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted an abnormal fuel odor when it was started. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to jaguar houston north (18205 interstate 45 n, houston, tx) where it was diagnosed with a fuel leak, and the fuel retainers and a gasket needed replacement. The vehicle was inoperable and was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
When fuel tank is full,strong gas odors are present as well as gas leakage from outside of gas tank onto pavement. Gas evidence on ground when vehicle is parked.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a fuel odor emitted from the vehicle intermittently. The vehicle was inspected and diagnosed that the fuel tank was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06418000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 25,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a fuel odor emitted from the vehicle intermittently. The vehicle was inspected and diagnosed that the fuel tank was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06418000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 99,300.
Fuel smell inside vehicle when tank filled. Engine warning light on. Contacted jaguar customer service and jaguar dealer in tampa fl. Both said vehicle had been fixed in april 2007 under jaguar recall r 176 and the federal safety agency 06v418000 and , sorry about your luck, was nothing they could do about it ! Problem has been continuous since then and is only avoided by filling tank to 3/4 or less .I believe that there are many of this model out there where a fix has been done but the original recall fault reappears after time constituting a safety hazard..
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jaguar s type. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. The contact stated that fuel would leak whenever the vehicle was refueled. The vehicle was taken to both the dealer and an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who notified the contact that the vehicle was no longer eligible for any additional repairs since the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v418000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 66,500...updated 08-26-14 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired free of charge. Updated 09/2/2014
Strong gas smell whenever I fill up gas leaks when filling up behind passenger back seat . Car turned off while stopped to make a turn.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Some passenger vehicles may have fuel tanks in which the fuel delivery module (fdm), jet pump module (jpm), and/or cluster valve (cv) seals are not properly retained in the fuel tank. This may result in illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil), or a fuel odor.
- Risk
- If the amount of fuel is above the fdm, jpm, or cv apertures, fuel may be discharged onto the ground. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tanks to determine if revised seals may be used to repair the vehicle. If not, dealers will then replace the entire fuel tank assembly. Due to problems in obtaining the replacement fuel tanks, the recall began on january 29 through march 30, 2007. Owners may contact jaguar at 1‑800‑452‑4827.
Recall number 06V418000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2005 Jaguar S-Type fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 2005 Jaguar S-Type?
16 of 85 owner complaints about the 2005 Jaguar S-Type (19%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 Jaguar S-Type?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2005 Jaguar S-Type
Fuel leak 22Check engine light 12Fuel pump 6Airbag light 5Brake failure 5
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