Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact pulled over and inspected the gas cap and the vehicle but found no fuel leaks. The contact stated that the fuel odor was not outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 198,000.
2002 Volvo V70: gas smell in the cabin
8 of the 76 complaints about the 2002 Volvo V70 describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical mileage
- 170,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
- 20043
- 20034
- 20028
- 200114
- 20001
- 19983
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was taken to volvo cars edinburgh (4221 us 281 bus, edinburgh, tx 78539) for an evaluation, according to the recall notification. The dealer declined the repair even though a strong fuel odor was present inside the vehicle. A written diagnosis was not rendered. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. The contact noticed a fuel leak coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. There was also a fuel odor when the vehicle was being refueled. The dealer (volvo cars tampa, 6008 n dale mabry hwy, tampa, fl) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed because there were no recalls for the failure. The diagnostic testing fees would be at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 215,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed, was leaking, and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 225,000.
Takata recall: fuel smell inside vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted in an around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump fractured and needed to be replaced. Also, the technician notified the contact of recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but refused to provide any assistance since the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle not repaired. The failure mileage was 164,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. Also, the dealer made him aware that the vehicle was no longer eligible for repairs under recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 170,000 and the current mileage was 185,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. The contact stated that the vehicle smelled of gasoline. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told there was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) which would replace the fuel pump flange. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was unknown.
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
Questions about the 2002 Volvo V70 fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 2002 Volvo V70?
8 of 76 owner complaints about the 2002 Volvo V70 (11%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Volvo V70?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Volvo V70
Stalling 9Transmission failure 9Loss of power 6Check engine light 5
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