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.
2004 Volvo XC90 fuel system complaints
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When stationary the car will have a wet spot of fuel under the tank and when we come to a stop you can smell fuel. When I looked under the car you can see where the side of the fuel tank was wet or dripping fuel.
A few days ago I began to smell fuel in the rear seat of the vehicle and on the outside. The smell began to get worse and linger for days after operating it. After some research I determined it to be the fuel pump issue that similar years and models were recalled for in 2009. My vehicle wasn't on the recall since it was purchased in pa rather than in one of the southern states. I took it to the dealer and they confirmed it was the fuel pump. Volvo agreed to pay for the part but not the labor which amounts to $800. These fuels pumps present an extreme risk for fire and injury and all vehicles should have been recalled at volvos expense. Volvo should do the right thing and pay for the repairs or the federal safety agency should force them to. Just because of vehicle was purchased in one state versus another should not dictate whether they are recalled or not.
Hi, when driving my car up any slight little hill, I have no power and it doesn't seem to want to drive. It's very frustrating!! I have read there are recalls in the fuel pumps and also other recalls with the model volvo xc90. I hope they can repair it and pay for it!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
On the right rear side a smell of gas is present when I'm out side the car the I can smell it more
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 .
Fuel leak and smell passenger rear vehicle
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. While parked, there was a strong odor of fuel coming from the vehicle. The smell worsened while driving. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be repaired. The repairs were not performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked, there was a fuel odor emitting inside the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 69,000.
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.
Looking for repairs on fuel issues,I read important information on what I was looking for. My volvo had started to smell like gas, more in the rear right sides or back side. I had read that it maybe or is a recall issue . I bought my volvo in 4/28/15 being only the second owner,I noticed the smell called the dealer where I bought the car, they suggested a diagnostic check. Came up as possible volvo recall, since a bought the car as is they didn't fix it, they did suggest on calling volvo direct for this issue. I made a appointment with autonation volvo in san jose ca on 6/15/2015. When showing up for service they denied that my car was not a recall on that particular problem fuel issues, it was a recall on 157. I was surprised because I had gone for a fuel issue not a suspension issue. So my fuel issue is still present. So all I can say is that my issue with my volvo is a recall witch volvo of san jose ca don't want to fix because its not in the year, model, make. Clearly I have the mobil make and year, 2004 xc90 volvo do to all the information found. Myself and my husband drive this car every day plus my 7 yr. Old with my newborn passengers being a hazard to my family.we took in the volvo in on saturday the 10/17 of 2015 because the smell is really bad, we need to drive with the AC at all times because the smell outside is so bad. We got rejected again, saying the same my car does not fall in that recall also do to my VIN number not matching who knows what, I need this fixed bad. We have also had people tell us about the smell being strong. As you can see its a safety and fire hazard for my family's safety, and at this time financial hardship is in issue do to maternity leave to be paying something that clearly its a volvo issue , I think volvo should take this as a big concern. I do hope this problem gets resolved and done. Thank you for your time and work.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. While in park, the contact heard a noise. All the warning lights on the instrument panel failed to illuminate and the vehicle stalled. In addition, the contact stated that the odometer displayed an incorrect reading and there was a fuel odor in the vehicle. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who diagnosed that the central electronic module and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
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.
My 2004 volvo xc90 with a 2.5t engine, 7 pass, intermittently and inadvertently stalls while driving it. It is scary because all electrical goes off, instrument panel, radio, lights, etc, several warning messages appears, such ABS, air bags failure, brake failure, engine failure, etc. It won't respond to acceleration and brakes are very hard to push, the engine does not stop. I have to stop, turn it off, wait few minutes, then start it, everything comes to normal again but with the check engine and the air bags message, then after some minutes of driving the same stalling and electrical issues happen again. This is serious because you are on freeway and you loose brakes and engine control, no information in instrument panel, etc. I found that the relays in the cem (control electronics module) are super hot possibly due to loose connections, in the video below you will see the problems and infrared pictures of the cem. Please help!!!!!! Please help!!!!!! Please help!!!!!! Please help!!!!!! Please see my youtube video and other videos with the same issue search for xc90 issues, xc90 stalling, xc90 electrical problems, etc. Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwulb1sksie&feature=youtu.be thank you
To whom it may concern: I currently own a 2004 xc90 t6, and have now encountered the same issue twice with my vehicle. Last year around the same time frame, there was a terrible scent of gasoline fumes throughout the cabin and exterior of the vehicle. The strongest concentration of the odor occurred around the backseat, passenger side. I took the vehicle to my mechanic and it was conclude that the was a fume leak occurring from the seal around the fuel pump. I purchased a new pump and seal from volvo and had the unit replaced. Exactly around the same time of the year, a year later, I am encountering the same exact issue again. There is an offensively strong odor from gasoline fumes in and around the vehicle originating in the same place. I did some research on the web, and it looks like there have been hundreds of similar issues reported.
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.
Strong gasoline odor outside and at times inside the car. Researched the issue and found that there was a the federal safety agency recall in 2010 for this same issue related to the fuel pump, but it only covered certain states. Due to the fact that the vehicle was purchased in minnesota it was not covered in the recall and I was never notified of the defect. The federal safety agency investigation faulted a design issue with the fuel pump combined with temperature variations. Apparently 90f to -20f temperature swings in minnesota was not deemed sufficient to be included or notified about the recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. The contact stated that while in park, the contact noticed fuel vapors emitting from inside and outside the vehicle. In addition, the service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.
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).
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was notified of the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. The contact stated that when servicing the vehicle, the technician discovered that the fuel tank was leaking. The vehicle was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,675.
Smelled gasoline, took it to a shop, they found fuel pump cracked, replaced fuel pump. Then we found out the was a recall in southern states for this problem specifically. We live in the new england area and was told it would not be considered under the recall. I feel completely wronged in this situation. The recall was specific to heat cycling. No were in the us is this more apparent than new england.
I just purchased this vehicle used a few days ago and now notice there is a smell of gasoline when we get out of the car. I went on line and discovered that there was a recall for the fuel pump which sits on top of the gas tank. I contacted volvo and they said to take it to the local dealer in waterbury ct. They told me it would be $800 to repair the part because the warranty ran out in may of this year, and this is november. This is a known safety issue and feel that volvo should replace the defective part free of charge. Volvo said that the recall only applies to that model located in the south or southwestern us. I am the second owner and have no way of knowing if this car was driven for long periods in those regions. Also, how can they know if their known problem with this fuel pump has not spread to other areas as well?
Upon leaving out for the day vehicle hesitated somewhat when I would accelerate on gas pedal. After driving for only 5 mls. Vehicle started sputtering, I thought maybe I should stop and get gas that would solve the problem but no the problem continued and got worse, as long as I was just coasting it was ok, but upon accelerating is when it felt like it was about to stall and there was also fuel smell when accelerating. The sputtering & shaking and rough sound worsen as well. I spoke with an auto repairman and he informed me of the vehicles recalls on fuel system and that it was most definitely what my situation was with my volvo.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitting from the vehicle intermittently. The contact notified the dealer of the safety concern and was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was to be inspected by an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 189,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, he smelled fuel inside the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over and noticed that he had a leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the cause of failure was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 188,215.
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