Tl* the contact owns a 2003 volvo xc90. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that fuel was all over the exhaust pipe and the bottom of the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump was crack and leaking fuel. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN number was not included in the federal safety agency campaign: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000.
2003 Volvo XC90: gas smell in the cabin
6 of the 93 complaints about the 2003 Volvo XC90 describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 141,000
- 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
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 volvo xc90. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that there was a leak in the fuel pump. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not associated with the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 141,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 volvo xc90. The contact stated that gasoline fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that there was a leak in the fuel pump and it needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance since the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency recall campaign 09v483000 (fuel system). The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 108,000. The current mileage was 109,000.
Fuel fumes present when the car was turned off. More pronounced in parking and home garages. Daily highway driving (55 miles one way) may be related to recall of xc 90 in warm states as highway mileage similar in nature.
My 2003 volvo xc90 has been to the dealer several times including over 3 times for same problem when I purchased the vehicle in 2006. All recalls have been fixed, front axle, wipers etc. I have purchased 4 sets of tires, tires boston volvo installed and my 17 year old son received a complete blow out because wrong size tires. I continue taking to same dealer and since owning the car have had the same noises in front of car. Boston volvo has stated in october and since owning the vehicle can find nothing wrong, april diagnosed with need new drive shaft after having car for 2 days but could not really fine anything but drive shaft. A strong fuel smell stated fuel pump does not need to be corrected. I need new muffler and taking to my own mechanic the real issue is transmission service urgent and need new transmission. Volvo did not diagnose this problem and my son is driving the car! My son is driving a lemon that is a danger to himself. Taking to volvo does nothing, they cannot even diagnose and give wrong info given to me. I am currently up to over $8,000 in damages and still owe on this lemon. I need new transmission, muffler, still car vibrates and front end noises from whining, thumping etc.
Cracked fuel pump. Strong gas smell. There was a recall for several volvos. My particular volvo was not on the recall list. I'm experiencing the same problems as the other 136,000 recalled volvos for cracked fuel pumps. I sure there are several out there. Please extend the recalled vehicles.
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 2003 Volvo XC90 fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 2003 Volvo XC90?
6 of 93 owner complaints about the 2003 Volvo XC90 (6%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Volvo XC90?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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