2004 Volvo XC90: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Nov 22, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · NV

Unsure of what the issue is with the vehicle but smells like gas in my garage and I found a recall I was never notified about I moved from Washington to Las Vegas and never received any info regarding the fuel pump recall as well as a noise that’s been going on for a year now when I drive at 60 miles an hour I’ve had it looked at and no one seems to know what that issue is

Filed May 16, 2023 · Fuel system · CO

Few days ago I came home, parked the car inside the garage and went inside. An hour later I went to the garage for something and noticed a very strong gasoline odor coming from the car. It is not coming from the reservoir and I did not put any fuel recently, so it can't be explained with a fuel spill. I suspect it is coming from the fuel pump. I as hoping or it to goo away, but it did not. It has been a week already.

Filed Nov 9, 2022 · Fuel system · 30,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, his wife noticed an abnormally strong gasoline odor. The contact's wife was able to continue driving the vehicle; however, the failure would return after refueling or on rainy days. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 09V483000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Filed Apr 8, 2021 · Fuel system · 137,000 miles · NY

Inside smells of gasoline after starting, and while driving. Persistent. Nauseating while driving. Windows must be let down while driving.

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 When I called the volvo dealer I was told that the extended warranty was no longer valid and it would cost $1,000.00 to have it fixed.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 9, 2019 · Fuel system · 74,800 miles · OR

Raw gas smell. Told by dealer may be dangers to drive and park out of garage so fumes don't accumulate. Garage has natural gas heat and gas water heater. Some cars sold in other states have had recalls, under volvo recall # 220. This car has been used in some states named in summer months. I am orig owner.

Filed Apr 1, 2018 · Fuel system · 108,000 miles · GA

We smelled a gasoline odor and the "check engine" light came on so we took our volvo to a dealer to inspect. They said that there was a crack in the top of the fuel tank. I am the original owner and have taken meticulous care of this vehicle so that sounded very strange. The car only has 108,000 miles in 15 years. I now see where this model was recalled for fuel pump replacement several years ago but it was while I was out of the country for two years (2004-2006) on a project for my employer. I had my parents keep the car while I was gone and none of us received the notice about the recall. Shouldn't volvo still have to honor this recall since I was not aware of it at the time? According to your recall campaign 09v‑483 my car would have been included in the recall group, although my VIN number doesn't show up under the recalls now...could it be that the campaign is over so it doesn't show up now? Volvo customer care knew about this problem when I called them on friday but are hemming and hawing about doing anything about it. It seems a cracked fuel tank could catch fire.

Filed Mar 12, 2018 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · VA

Vehicle smells like gasoline when stopped and parked, and when driving. The smell seems to be strongest at the right rear of the vehicle when parked outside. When parked in the garage, the gasoline smell would be extremely strong and start coming into the house. It was severe enough I opened the garage door manually because I was afraid of blowing up the entire house. It is now staying parked in the driveway because the smell is so bad. There is a recall on certain VIN numbers, however volvo says mine is not affected by the recall that would fix the smell. The recall appears to have been set up by state in which the vehicle was originally purchased, not necessarily vehicles with the part in question. The state where the vehicle has been since 2001 is virginia. I spoke with my local dealership, who simply said to bring it in and they could diagnose it at their normal rates, and they would charge full price for parts and labor. Speaking with a volvo USA representative got me a bit further with a 30% off parts coupon. While a nice gesture, it would have been nice to include vehicles that fell outside listed recalled VIN numbers on a case by case basis. At any rate, this is not an optional repair, as a gas smell indicates gasoline vapors, which are highly explosive.

Filed Mar 1, 2017 · Fuel system · 170,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact serviced a 2004 volvo xc90. While parked, the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor and there was fuel visible above the fuel pump. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump housing and flange were damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The maufacturer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Nov 2, 2016 · Fuel system · 114,000 miles · WI

There is a very strong smell of gas while driving at all speeds. The smell gets worse on the right hand rear passenger seat when parked. I took it in for diagnosis and was told there is a leak on top of the fuel pump. I called to volvo of north america see if there is a recall. The lady I talked to was very nice and seamed knew exactly what I was talking about. If this a problem why is there no recall in all states in USA.

Filed Jun 1, 2016 · Fuel system · MA

On the right rear side a smell of gas is present when I'm out side the car the I can smell it more

Filed Apr 26, 2016 · Fuel system, Steering · NJ

There has been problems with steering the driver shafts the fuel pump airbags and wheels making a clicking noise while driving on highway. The gas smell is always inside the car and mechanic has said it's from the fuel pump defect during manufacturer. Along with the other fore-mention defects .volvo does not want to address issues because age of car. There is a defective sunroof that allows water to leak inside the car during rain fall . There has been a top class action placed against volvo for this . They wanted to charge me $700 to $800 for this defect and $1200 to $1500 for fuel pump .