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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
17 NHTSA complaints about electrical system:instrument panel:fuel gauge:fuel level float/sensor/sending unit issues across 10 makes and 15 models.
Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.
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ODI category ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
17 filings · 15 models · 10 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 17 ODI rows
- MODELS 15 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 10 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 5.9% 1 crash-flagged
- RANK #418 of 696 categories
- SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 1 injuries
Filing-volume peers
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#418 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 15 models). Open Ford Focus (category leader) →
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT severity reading
The standout signal for electrical system:instrument panel:fuel gauge:fuel level float/sensor/sending unit is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 1 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 17 filings (SPARSE volume).
Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.
Next step: compare Ford Focus against ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SEAT HEATER:WIRING HARNESS on filing totals before treating electrical system:instrument panel:fuel gauge:fuel level float/sensor/sending unit volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Focus | |
| 2 | Ford F-250 | |
| 3 | Subaru Crosstrek | |
| 4 | RAM 1500 | |
| 5 | Nissan Titan | |
| 6 | Nissan Rogue | |
| 7 | Nissan Murano | |
| 8 | Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| 9 | Jeep Renegade | |
| 10 | Jaguar XF | |
| 11 | Honda Ridgeline | |
| 12 | Honda FIT | |
| 13 | Ford F-150 | |
| 14 | Audi Q7 | |
| 15 | Acura MDX |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel gauge sending u
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the right gauge on the instrument cluster intermittently went blank or became distorted. The contact also stated that the fuel gauge provided
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light, the ESC warning light, and the oil change warning light were illuminated.
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the fuel gauge reading was inaccurate and would display Empty (E) while the fuel tank was half full. Additionally, the contact stated that the
2006 HONDA RIDGELINE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 22V-430. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HONDA FOR GAS TANK REPAIRS. THE MECHANIC FOUND FURTHER DAMAGE TO THE FRAME
NISSAN MURANO 2007: FAULTY FUEL LEVEL SENSOR, FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT REGISTER AVCURATE LEVEL OF FUEL IN TANK, SAFETY CONCERN IS NOT BEING ABLE TO KNOW HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE CAR WHICH CAN LEAD TO BREAKIN
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the instrument panel displayed 30 miles to emp
The contact owns a 2019 Acura MDX. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V215000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle and driving several miles, the f
My Audi with 42k miles ran out of gas on the Interstate Highway without any warning. Failure was a fuel sending unit which provides fuel quantity info and the low fuel light. The erroneous display ind
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The
2013 RANGE ROVER SPORT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO GASOLINE FUEL TANK FLANGE ASSEMBLY CRACKING SAFETY RECALL.
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while driving 10-15 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the roadway. The contac
The contact owns a 2011 Jaguar XF. The contact stated that the fuel gauge would intermittently indicate that the fuel tank was empty while there was fuel in the tank. The contact stated that upon taki
The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that after refueling with the fuel tank at 3/4 tank full, the fuel gauge failed to provide the correct fuel level. The vehicle was taken to
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that he parked the vehicle in the garage and as he exited the vehicle, the vehicle inadvertently started reversing on its own. The contact stated
Everytime I fill my gas tank .Dies ,cuts out ,won't stay at a idle. Also the power train .When taking off at times feels like the transmission is falling out jerking or hesitant.
2019 Ford F250. Consumer writes regarding low fuel pressure gauge. THAT CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE BECAME FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND WAS DESTROYED. WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER SAW SMOKE EMITTING
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