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.
Volvo S60 fuel smell problems
96 of the 1,274 owner complaints about the Volvo S60 describe gas smell in the cabin, most of them for the 2001 model year.
- owner complaints
- 96
- worst model year
- 2001
- typical repair cost reported
- $810
- typical mileage
- 105,000
Is there a fix? There are 5 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Fuel pump 57Fuel leak 31Won't start 1Stalling 1Jerking 1Hesitation 1Fuel gauge 1Check engine light 1
What owners say
A few months back, this vehicle was leaking gasoline from the area of fuel pump. The fuel pump is located under the rear seat of the vehicle, so there was also a strong odor inside the car. The vehicle fuel tank was filled just prior to this happening. So, for 20 miles, myself and my wife were subjected to gasoline fumes, and at the same time, raw gasoline was spilling underneath the car while driving. My repair shop diagnosed, and repaired car by installing a new fuel pump. After further investigation , I have found that volvo cars did recall, and repair some models of 2003 and 2005... Even my 2004 was reimbursed for this. I believe that volvo knows that's there is a part defect, not a part failure... This is a stationary, hard composite plastic that is the same culprit as the earlier years involved. I am asking the federal safety agency to further investigate volvo cars to insure that no one else has this scare. It could have been catastrophic for myself and all others on the roads that day
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. The contact smelled a fuel odor inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.
Vechile leaking gas and had strong gas smell.
Takata recall [xxx]. For my ssn number, driver license number call me for that information I don't like to put it on website so that other people can get it but here's my VIN [xxx] email is [xxx] the whole dashboard my lights won't come on the key wont come out I have to wait 5 or 10 min to wait for it to come out it smell like gas sometimes the keyless wont work I change the thang in the back five times in one month the gear sometime don't work. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Fuel leak fire hazard won't pass inspection. Gas smell. Car leaking while parked.
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.
Fuel odor noted on passenger side of car, toward the back of vehicle near tank, car has 137,000 miles on it, purchased new, live in kansas and garage kept. No leaks noted under car, vehicle is still starting.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. While driving various speeds, there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact observed that the fuel pump module was leaking. The contact also observed that the instrument panel did not display the vehicle mileage. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2020 V90, XC60, S60, V60, V60CC, S90, V90CC, S90L, and XC90 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail.
- Risk
- Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1‑888‑458‑1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10100.
Recall number 21V414000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012 s60 passenger cars manufactured from january 18, 2011, through january 28, 2011. The male part of the fuel line quick connector end shape was produced with dimensions out of specification, leading to excessive assembly force on the female connector assembly and the possibility that the locking function may not be engaged.
- Risk
- If a vehicle exhibits this condition, the fuel line quick connector may detach and the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The customer may also notice a fuel smell and leakage. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Volvo dealers will replace the fuel lines free of charge. The safety recall began on june 24, 2011. Owners may contact volvo at 1‑201‑768‑7300.
Recall number 11V311000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012 s60 passenger cars manufactured from november 18, 2010, through may 5, 2011. The software for the fuel pump units may not be compatible with all fuel pumps and components resulting in insufficient fuel transfer in the pump unit.
- Risk
- Under certain driving conditions, there may be engine hesitation and possible engine stall even though the fuel gauge indicates up to 1/4 of the fuel is left in the tank. This condition increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo will notify owners and dealers will upgrade the engine control module software, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 1, 2011. Owners may contact volvo at 1‑201‑768‑7300.
Recall number 11V303000 · Recall details
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 Volvo S60 fuel smell
Which Volvo S60 years have gas smell in the cabin problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2001 (50 complaints), 2002 (36 complaints) and 2003 (4 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix gas smell in the cabin on the Volvo S60?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $810 (median of 8 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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