Terrible gas smell every time I drive it. I got someone to check it out, there is gas leaking from the fuel pump. This person put some putty over the leak which stopped the smell but this is not safe. I see a recall for the fuel pump but it says my car doesn't have a current recall.
2001 Volvo S60: fuel leak
26 of the 223 complaints about the 2001 Volvo S60 describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 26
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical mileage
- 109,999
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Fuel leak by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel from the top of the fuel tank and fuel pump. The contact called the manufacturer after researching the failure and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer further stated that the failure occurred in states in warmer zones than the contact's state, and disconnected the call. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The failure mileage was 220,000.
Extreme gas smell inside car. Noticed gas leaking from top of tank by the screws that hold it. Vehicle was parked in my drive way and as soon as my kids got in they noticed the strong smell. Not driving it defenetly can cause a fire.
I have noticed a strong fuel odor inside and outside of car. It is also leaking fuel. The fuel leaking is underneath the car. I do not know exactly where fuel is leaking. It is not coming from fuel filter.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. While the vehicle was parked, a strong odor of fuel was noticed. The contact observed fuel leaking from an unknown part of the fuel tank. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed a fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a fuel leak with the fuel pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of th failure. The failure mileage was 155,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. While parked, a strong odor of fuel emitted outside of the vehicle on the front passenger side. There was no fuel visible on the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who noticed that fuel was leaking from the top part of the fuel tank. The vehicle was also taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump would need to be replaced. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,999. Updated 12/01/15*lj,03/28/18*jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. While parked, the contact noticed a strong gasoline fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised that the fuel pump was fractured and leaking fuel. The contac referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery:fuel pump) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. While parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel smell. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised that the fuel pump was fractured and leaking fuel.the contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall because the contact did not reside in one of the states affected by the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was approximately 185,000. Updated 12/14/12 *bf updated 12/18/2012
Defective fuel pump started leaking as described in the federal safety agency action number pe09039. The consumer believed the leak was due to a defective fuel pump part, that developed cracks because the vehicle was in a location with extreme climates and temperature cycling as described in recall 09v483000. The mechanic found gas leaking from the top plastic portion of the fuel pump assembly flange. Updated 12/15/11.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. The contact stated that there was an overpowering gasoline smell coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and where the contact was advised that the fuel pump was leaking fuel and needed to be replaced. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump), but was advised by the dealer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 108,895.
I have a 2001 volvo s60 with a fuel leak on top of the fuel pump assembly.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Volvo is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 s80, model year 2001-2004 v70, s60, xc70 and model year 2003-2005 xc90 vehicles sold in or registered in the states of alabama, arizona, arkansas, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, kentucky, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, north carolina, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee, texas, utah, virginia and the u.s. Territories. When exposed to certain environmental conditions (hot climate and temperature cycling) over time and in combination with varying fuel quality, the fuel pump can develop cracks in the fuel pump flange.
- Risk
- If the condition occurs vehicle owners may notice fuel smell and/or fuel leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel pump installed in the vehicle, and if necessary replace the fuel pump with a part of a modified design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january 15, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552.
Recall number 09V483000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of arizona and nevada, due to the combination of fuel quality and climate conditions, the fuel pump may, in certain cases, experience a reduced functionality. The most common symptoms would be fuel odor.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump free of charge. The recall began on july 10, 2007. Owners may contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552.
Recall number 07V152000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Volvo S60 fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 2001 Volvo S60?
26 of 223 owner complaints about the 2001 Volvo S60 (12%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Volvo S60?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Volvo S60
Fuel pump 55Fuel smell 50Stalling 29Loss of power 23Transmission failure 14Jerking 12Check engine light 10Fire or smoke 5
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