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.
Volvo V70 fuel leak problems
23 of the 934 owner complaints about the Volvo V70 describe fuel leak, most of them for the 2001 model year.
- owner complaints
- 23
- worst model year
- 2001
- typical mileage
- 99,000
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20041
- 20033
- 20023
- 200110
- 20001
- 19993
- 19982
Often reported together
Fuel smell 14Fuel pump 13Loss of power 1Check engine light 1
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. The contact noticed a fuel odor around and inside the vehicle. The contact also noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000.
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. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle started spot fueling and lost power shortly afterwards. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road where the contact noticed that the vehicle was leaking fuel from the top of the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic (barret auto. In alpine, al) where the technician diagnosed that the flange inside the tank was defective. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and hung up on the contact after stating that a recall was performed in 2010. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000. ...updated 08/08/17 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 08/10/2017
I began to notice a fuel smell and drip marks under the vehicle after parking the vehicle in the garage in the evening. Upon investigation, I noted fuel drips on the underbody of the vehicle in an area slightly in front of the fuel tank and a developing fuel puddle immediately under the vehicle. Following an inspection at the volvo dealer, it was determined that the electric fuel pump was leaking fuel. It was explained to me that the fuel pump housing was cracked and leaking fuel at an unsafe condition. I was advised to replace the pump immediately due to the high level of fuel leakage. I was also advised that the fuel tank sending pump was also defective and required immediate replacement.
I began to notice a fuel smell and drip marks under the vehicle after parking the vehicle after driving into the garage in the evening. Upon investigation, I noted fuel drips on the underbody of the vehicle in the area slightly in the front of the fuel tank. I also noticed the development of a fuel puddle immediately under the vehicle in that location. I immediately contacted the volvo dealer for servicing. Once at the dealer, it was determined that the electric fuel pump was leaking fuel. It was explained to me that the fuel pump housing was cracked and leaking fuel at an unsafe condition. I was advised to replace the pump immediately due to the high level of fuel leakage. I was also advised that the fuel tank sending pump was also defective and required immediate replacement. The volvo dealer, jenkins imports, replaced the defective units on 22 october 2013. I have retained the defective parts.
The gas tank pump and seals have begun leaking gas due to cracks in the plastic and seals. Gas leaks down the side of the gas tank onto the ground and there are gas fumes in the car.
A strong gas smell from the bottom of the car indicating gas leak from either a faulty fuel pump of cracked gas tank.
1. Strong fuel odor around vehicle, especially at night in garage. 2. Leaking fuel pump on top of fuel tank. 3. Fuel pump replaced by volvo dealer.
Noticed a strong fuel smell from my 2003 volvo v70. My mechanic found the issue being a leaking fuel pump. Volvo has issued recall notices on 2001 to 2002 volvo v70, but did not include 2003 models. The issues appear to be exactly the same even though volvo does not recognize this issue with the 2003 model.
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
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Which Volvo V70 years have fuel leak problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2001 (10 complaints), 1999 (3 complaints) and 2002 (3 complaints).
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