2021-08-11 Recall no. 21V635000 / Land Rovers recall # N623 were completed. Following the recall repair had to go back to dealer twice ( 9/15/22 & 10/22/22) for the same issue of the fuel smell in the vehicle could be driving, parked, or idling the smell remains the smell is very overpowering kids and I are getting bad headaches/light-headed. For sure it isn't safe and don't believe the initial fix was the answer and there is more to the recall.
2010 Land Rover LR4: gas smell in the cabin
5 of the 16 complaints about the 2010 Land Rover LR4 describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 31%
- 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
What owners say
The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, an abnormal fuel odor permeated throughout the vehicle. The contact then discovered that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and the vehicle was repaired with the parts that had led to a recall. The contact then received a letter in the mail that his vehicle was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred him to his local dealer. The contact was later informed by the dealer that he had to pay for his vehicle to be shipped off his island and onto the mainland where the dealer was located. The manufacturer had not reimbursed him for the repair made prior to the recall. The vehicle was not yet repaired under the recall. The failure mileage was 100,914.
The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated that while driving at 65-70 MPH with passengers in the vehicle, the passengers informed her that they were smelling a strong gasoline odor. The contact stated that as she arrived at her destination, she noticed a trail of gasoline. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and had not been driven since. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and scheduled an appointment with the dealer; however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that she contacted the dealer again to follow up on the recall repair, but the dealer informed her that there was no recall on the VIN. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 226,000. VIN tool showed no open recall.
The petrol flange/fuel filter developed a crack in the top causing fuel to spray out the top of the tank when the engine was running. The tank is under the vehicle next to the exhaust system, so there is potential for a fire. There was a strong fuel smell after driving the vehicle, but no fuel dripping when parked. The problem was diagnosed with an internet search which turned up several other instances of the same problem including a video on youtube showing the same issue. Further research revealed an investigation on the issue: the federal safety agency action number: pe20018. I replaced the filter myself and will keep the old one in case it is needed for the investigation. Please contact me if you need additional information.
Smelled fuel smell in the garage but never any drips in the garage. After investigation, fuel is leaking from top of tank and blowing back of the back of the vehicle, part of which is the tail pipe. Leak is coming from inline filter at the top of the tank. Common problem, this is dangerous and needs to be a recall.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: mounting plate/flange
- What is wrong
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Range Rover Sport and 2010-2016 LR4 vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 or 5.0L V8 engines. The fuel outlet flange mounted on the fuel tank may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1‑800‑637‑6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N623.
Recall number 21V635000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2010 Land Rover LR4 fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 2010 Land Rover LR4?
5 of 16 owner complaints about the 2010 Land Rover LR4 (31%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2010 Land Rover LR4?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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