2005 Subaru Legacy: gas smell in the cabin

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 Mar 31, 2014 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · CA

Raw fuel smell inside car cabin. Smell of fuel is overpowering when vehicle is not on the freeway. Seems to be worse during cold weather, below 60 degrees?

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 Feb 5, 2014 · Fuel system · 147,000 miles · CO

Once the temperature has dipped below about 25 degrees, there is a strong smell of gas that comes from the engine area. The last several days have been especially cold, and though I am driving with the windows down out of necessity (it's -5 degrees today) the gasoline smell is overwhelming, and I have suffered from a headache the past 3 days in the morning due to this issue. It is obvious this issue exists beyond just me, as it takes a simple search to turn up dozens, if not hundreds, of similar issues. It is a serious health and safety concern and needs to be addressed.

Filed Jan 23, 2014 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · OH · 1 injury

Extremely strong raw fuel smell coming from vents with heater on. Weather has been below 30 degrees for over 2 weeks in ohio. The smell is not as bad while driving, but when stopped at a red light or stop sign the odor is causing severe headache and burning sensation in eyes. Also starts to gag you. Faint smell outside the car under the hood on the driver side. No leak visible. Inside cab smells like a gas station, but stronger.

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 24, 2013 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · MA

Strong gas odor in cabin coming from the engine when the weather is under 38* feels like if there is any kind of spark the car will blow up with me in it , notified subaru who told me I was the first one with this complaint, which is not true, as I saw one more complaint like this all over the web.

Filed Feb 13, 2011 · Fuel system · 86,000 miles · CA

In cold (<32f) weather vehicle emits very strong smell of gasoline from inside engine compartment. Once temp rises smell goes away.

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 Sep 25, 2010 · Fuel system · 93,000 miles · CA

Strong gas odor in cabin coming from the engine when the weather is under 38* feels like if there is any kind of spark the car will blow up with me in it , notified subaru who told me I was the first one with this complaint, which is not true, as I saw one more complaint like this in here.

Filed Apr 18, 2009 · Fuel system · 22,000 miles · NY

Heavy raw gas odor inside vehicle when outdoor temperatures at under ~40 degrees.

Filed Dec 5, 2008 · Fuel system · 30,000 miles · OH

Raw fuel smell coming into cabin in under freezing temperatures. Makes me sick to my stomach and my eyes water. I have to open all the windows in a snowstorm!!