2004 Volvo XC90: fuel leak

Filed Feb 16, 2021 · Fuel system · FL

The fuel pump under the back seat is cracked and leaking fuel. This is referenced in the federal safety agency recall number 09v483000. O'steen volvo in jacksonville refuses to acknowledge there was ever a problem with this. It is all over the internet.the vehicle is not driveable as is. The car is soaked with gasoline. Apparently the fuel pump housing dries out from heat and cracks. We need some help here. It would be better if someone in saint augustine florida could do this recall work for us as we really don't want to deal with o'steen after they have blown us off.

Filed Oct 16, 2019 · Fuel system · 188,900 miles · ID

A few years ago I received a extended warranty for a fuel pump recall. My fuel pump is now leaking gas and filling the car with gas fumes. When I called the volvo dealer I was told that the extended warranty was no longer valid and it would cost $1,000.00 to have it fixed. I called the vehicle safety hotline and was told that my VIN number wasn't included in the recall and I would need to file a complaint. The car is 16 years old and is in good condition I feel that as volvo knows that the fuel pump is a safety issue that all cars that have the same fuel pump issue that are still driving the highways should be included in the recall. Nothing happened other than the heavy fuel smell that fills the car when driving and the fuel can be smelled outside of the car after it has been turned off. I have had the car fixed but think that the fuel pump issue should still be addressed. I didn't have an accident and there was no fire, but there could have been.

Filed Apr 2, 2019 · Fuel system, Transmission · 113,223 miles · MN

Bought the vehicle with 112,000 miles on it, it has a gas leak trickling down the side of the gas tank, probably a bad sending unit, fumes are bad some days but worse on warmer days. The transmission failed one day with no warning or light, it just lost momentum and failed to engage in drive. I think this is due to the poor engineering design volvo used. This model is the t6 with the gm 4t65e transmission which is widely known to fail even at low miles. I think a full safety recall should e sanctioned for all model years with these horrible problems

Filed Jun 15, 2017 · Fuel system · 170,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. While driving at any speed, the odor of fuel was present and an unexplained warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle leaked fuel. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Jul 29, 2016 · Fuel system · 132,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. While driving, there was a strong odor of fuel in the vehicle. The contact noticed fuel leaking onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system). The failure mileage was 132,000.

Filed Mar 5, 2016 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · IL

Fuel leak and smell passenger rear vehicle

Filed Nov 24, 2015 · Fuel system · 101,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. When the contact entered the vehicle, there was an odor of fuel inside and outside the vehicle. The odor of fuel could be smelled whenever the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was discovered that fuel was leaking from the vehicle, however, the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.

Filed May 8, 2015 · Fuel system · 215,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. While the vehicle was parked, an extremely strong odor of fuel emitted near the fuel tank on the rear passenger side. The fuel tank exhibited fuel leakage, but there was no fuel visible on the ground. The contact experienced the same failure as mentioned in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 215,000.

Filed Mar 10, 2015 · Fuel system · CA

2004 volvo xc90. Consumer writes in regards to a broken fuel pump and leaking gas. *smd the consumer noticed a strong gas smell in the garage. The consumer discovered recall # 09v483000. However, he was never informed.

Filed Jan 16, 2015 · Fuel system · 170,000 miles · MO

Noticed the smell of fuel while exiting the vehicle. Looked under the vehicle and noticed a fuel leak under the driver's side passenger door. Fuel was leaking at the approximate rate of 3 gallons per 24 hours. Drove the car to the dealer the next morning. Dealer diagnosed the problem as a crack in the fuel sender located on top of the gas tank (not the fuel pump which was replaced under the prior recall). When asked how the leak developed the dealer stated that the plastic fitting cracked due to the cycling of temperatures (same reason for fuel pump failure and recall).

Filed Sep 2, 2013 · Fuel system · IL

For about 2 months now I have been smelling loud odors of gas/fuel inside the car coming from the left side of my 2004 volvo xc90. The smell is becoming unbearable causing headaches. I had my husband look under my car to see if there was an obvious leak. He noticed that the side of the fuel tank was wet, he wiped the tank off making it dry drove the car around a couple blocks parked it & checked under the car again, the tank was wet on the side of the fuel tank again with fuel leaking from somewhere. Again no obvious spot or location of the leak was seen & its not a bad leak whereas you can see it dripping, but it is leaking from somewhere. My car is also experiencing a slow sluggish start in my opinion due to the fuel issue. I've done some research & found out this is a common problem with certain volvo's (01-05 s80, 01-04 v70/s60/xc70, 03-05 xc90) when exposed to certain environmental condition for example hot climates & temperatures. When volvo vehicles are exposed to these conditions in combination with fuel quality there's a higher/greater chance that the fuel pump can develop/become cracked, damaged, or pinched in the fuel pump flange of which causes an air leak in the fuel vapor system. Also 2004 xc90 models has the most overall complaints. I need more info on how & where volvo can fix this issue because again upon researching this volvo has done a major recall for a faulty fuel pump of which includes my car based off info I have found. Hopefully I will be contacted immediately because from what I understand this issue will only become worse & in some cases upon starting the ignition can strike or cause a fire. Thanks.

Filed Jan 22, 2013 · Fuel system · 200,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. The contact stated that while driving, a fuel odor was emitted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The contact was told that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The failure and current mileages were 200,000.