Land Rover LR4 fuel smell problems

Filed Jun 26, 2026 · Fuel system · 169,571 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel and there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact later discovered that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); and associated the failure with the recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was repaired under the recall. Upon returning to the dealer, the contact was informed by the service tech that there was a part not properly connected to the fuel tank. The contact waited for an additional half hour before the vehicle was returned. Days later, after refueling the vehicle, fuel started pouring directly from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken back to dealer, where a service advisor informed the contact that the mechanic had botched the recall repair and that the flange was not properly connected to the fuel tank. After the second repair, the contact stated that while his wife was driving the vehicle, the gas and check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact used a code reader to scan the vehicle and retrieved DTC: P0442-Small EVAP leak. The contact reached out to the dealer and was informed that he had to pay for a diagnostic test to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 169,571.

Filed Jan 8, 2025 · Fuel system · DC

The 2022 repair to address the federal safety agency Safety Recall Number: 21V‑635 - Gasoline Fuel Tank Flange Assembly Cracking was inadequate and led to a fuel pump crack that we are now having to repair in January 2025, after a routine check indicated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. We transport three school-aged children in our vehicle and was told by a mechanic that the car was unsafe to drive and could blow up if we continued to drive it. My husband had the vehicle towed and contacted Land Rover, since we previously had it repaired and continued to experience the issues other drivers complained about even after the repair, including fuel odor, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminating and liquid fuel on the ground. Land Rover indicated that the repair from 2022 was adequate and refused to remedy the fuel tank leak. The cost for the repair is $1700.

Filed Sep 13, 2024 · Fuel system · WI

Fuel leaking under vehicle while parked . Previous recall for fuel filler tube completed. Since completion, strong gas odor was evident when tank was filled and in garage. Vehicle returned to dealer after the gas odor occurred after every tank fill. Vehicle returned to service center that did recall, as no issues existed prior to recall. I was told there was nothing wrong with the recall repair. I then went and immediately filled the tank and returned to same service area. I was told, still no problem. Vehicle taken to a different dealer after realizing gas was leaking onto the garage floor and repaired at my expense…$1,426.02. It seemed enough of an urgent safety concern to have it immediately fixed. I basically was told to live with the smell at the original dealership.

Filed Feb 14, 2024 · Fuel system · CT

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.

Filed Oct 18, 2022 · Fuel system · 100,914 miles · HI

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.

Filed Sep 7, 2022 · Fuel system · FL

Fuel smell lead to fuel leaking

Filed Jun 10, 2022 · Fuel system · 154,062 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, he started to smell fuel fumes inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated the service engine soon warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the fuel tank, cover, and seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and made them aware of the issue. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 154,062. Consumer received a recall letter from the manufacturer after the vehicle has been repaired and is offering a refund. To quality for a refund, consumer needed to provide authorized Land Rover retailer with the original paid receipt. However, manufacturer and dealer would not refund the consumer. The consumer has stated that Land Rover has agreed to reimburse them and that they declare the issue resolved.

Filed May 19, 2022 · Fuel system · PR

My car has a strong gasoline odor when I drive it as well as when I turn it off and park it. However, especially when parking. In addition, after refueling, the fuel gauge lags for a few minutes in terms of fuel level. As a result of these events, I searched online for vehicle recalls and came across the information on your page. As you suggested, I contacted the authorized Land Rover dealer. After multiple communications and several attempts to schedule an appointment to address the issue, they inform me that they do not currently have the parts in stock to address the issue that the vehicle presents. At the same time, they tell me that if I want to fix it as soon as possible, I must pay for the service and that they will reimburse me once they receive the "recall letter." I am currently awaiting information on the cost of the service, but I am doubtful of the dealer's explanation. I'd like to confirm with the federal safety agency that this is the correct procedure. My current concern is that the high temperatures will result in a fire caused by a gasoline leak.

Filed May 5, 2022 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that previously there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the garage while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the fuel outlet flange and the failure was remedied. The contact was awaiting a permanent part replacement and reimbursement from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 105,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Mar 22, 2022 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated that the interior of the vehicle had a strong gasoline odor. The contact stated that the gasoline odor was increasingly strong after refueling the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the gasoline odor was making his pregnant wife nauseous. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that they could not replicate the failure. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.