2005 Subaru Legacy: fuel leak

Filed May 14, 2017 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · VT

Fuel leaking from top of gas tank. No collison. Gas smell began as check engine light lit and cruise control light started slow blink. Smell has gradually grown stronger. Smell strongest on the passenger side. Smell sometimes enters car interior.

Filed Apr 8, 2016 · Fuel system · PA

After my dad filled his legacy with fuel we could smell fumes from the fuel. We took it to the subaru dealership we bought it from for them to overlook the fuel system to see where the leak was coming from. After it was looked over by the mechanic, we were told that the gas tank itself is leaking and will need to be replaced. We are not made of money, so we contacted subaru of america and asked for them to help us with the cost. They contacted our service advisor and the next day told my dad they could not help. To us this is a serious safety issue and can not figure out why subaru wouldn't want to help when it concerns customer safety. I know that ford is recalling their fuel tanks for this issue, and cannot see why subaru isn't doing the same. Between the leaking fuel tank and waiting over a month for the air bag recall, we do not feel safe driving this car. Hopefully we will be able to get this fixed and the car will become safe to drive again.

Filed Jan 19, 2016 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · IL

The car is creating a gas leak and smell after cold start ups. The car also fills up with smoke after warming up the car 5-10 min.

Filed Feb 26, 2014 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · IL

Smell of gas in cabin when cool/cold weather, visible leaking gas when car is on in engine compartment from fuel lines where clamped near intake tube. No fire yet.

Filed Jan 7, 2014 · Fuel system · 68,000 miles · MA

2005 legacy turbo. A strong smell of gas in cold weather. Seems to have been a problem with wrx models and saab 9-2x build by subaru in 2005 and 2006. Should there be a recall for gas leak. There was a recall for subaru models up to 2004. What was the fix for the problem. This appears to be a major safety issue.

Filed Jan 25, 2011 · Fuel system · 71,800 miles · IL

Second time car has been in for this issue. Issue is common, and many forums topics have been started documenting the commonality of this issue. I can provide links. Issue: leaking/raw gas smell outside of car, inside of car, and inside of engine bay in cold weather upon start up (engine warm or cold). Leaking/dripping gas can been seen in engine bay. First repair: tightened fuel line clamps. Issue fixed. Next winter came along, issue returned. This time dealership (north shore subaru, highland park, il) wants $700 to fix the issue. First repair cost $51.33 at liberty auto city/subaru in libertyville, il. Called subaru of america and reported repeat of issue. They have not offered to repair it and deny that the issue is common. I believe this is an environmental, health, and safety concern. No vehicle I've ever owned has leaked fuel and I'm baffled as to why subaru doesn't consider this a serious liability risk.

Filed Jan 10, 2011 · Fuel system · 132,000 miles · FL

The dealership diagnosed a fuel leak in my 2005 subaru legacy 2.5 gt limited wagon (which I purchased new and has been impeccably maintained), and it started occurring during cold weather. I looked online and this seems to be a very popular complaint amongst owners of the same vehicle/same year, especially in cold weather, and I can't understand why there hasn't been a recall issued. Fuel issues are dangerous!!! There were recalls issued for the 2002-2003 subaru wrx (cold weather fuel line seep which by description is exactly what is happening with my vehicle), 2004 subaru legacy sedan, and the 2005-2006 subaru baja, for fuel leaks and this may or may not be the same thing, but it seems this is a trend for the subaru vehicles in 2002 - 2006.

Filed Dec 14, 2010 · Fuel system · 82,000 miles · NY

The last few mornings I've smelled a strong odor of fuel as my car warms up. A very, very strong odor of raw fuel is inside the car, and it seems to be coming out of the dashboard vents, and strangely enough, only on very cold morning/starts. The smell eventually goes away after 15 to 20 minutes of highway driving. I searched 3 times now for a fuel leak, and as far as I can see, there are no visible fuel leaks anywhere. I looked as good as I can, injectors & hard lines, the rubber fuel lines in the engine compartment, the quick connections near the brake master cylinder. There is no fuel on the floor near the clutch pedal, and I didn't see any leaks back at the fuel filler pipe, but I honestly didn't look too closely back there as the smell is certainly up front. I've now removed most of my personal belongings from the car and will no longer park it in my driveway, as my house adjoins the driveway. I am certain the car will soon catch fire. A call to the subaru hotline tells me there are no defects, and all fuel lines eventually leak. In other words, tough luck on me. So, like it or not, I am making an appointment with the subaru dealer for this safety repair. I can only hope it burns in their parking lot!