Component

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

2,750 NHTSA complaints about fuel system, diesel issues across 31 makes and 200 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.

NHTSA ODI component intake brief

ODI category FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

2,750 filings · 200 models · 31 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS HEAVY 2,750 ODI rows
  • MODELS 200 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 31 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 0.7% 18 crash-flagged
  • RANK #79 of 696 categories
  • SEV INJURY 1 deaths · 22 injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL (this)2,750VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR2,715AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULEAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONT…2,792STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDSSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:…2,697
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL vs nearest complaint-total peers

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL sits HEAVY on ODI intake volume (#79 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (1 reported fatalities across 200 models). Open Volkswagen Jetta (category leader) →

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL filing-volume reading

The standout signal for fuel system, diesel is ODI intake volume: 2,750 filings (HEAVY band · #79 of 696 standardized categories) across 200 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 0.7%.

Heavy intake categories like this one often reflect a shared supplier or a stressed FMVSS test, open the affected-vehicles table to see whether filings cluster on a few platforms or spread evenly.

Next step: compare Volkswagen Jetta against VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR on filing totals before treating fuel system, diesel volume as a purchase signal.

2,750
Complaints
200
Models Affected
18
Crashes
45
Fires
1
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Volkswagen Jetta
521
2 RAM 1500
297
3 Ford F-250
126
4 Ford F-350
124
5 Jeep Grand Cherokee
116
6 Dodge RAM 2500
113
7 Ford F-350 SD
106
8 Ford F-550 SD
105
9 Ford F-250 SD
76
10 RAM 2500
71
11 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
69
12 Ford F-450 SD
67
13 Dodge RAM 3500
63
14 RAM 3500
62
15 Volkswagen Golf
55
16 Ford E-350
50
17 BMW X5
50
18 Volkswagen Passat
42
19 Jeep Liberty
39
20 GMC Sierra 2500
34
21 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
33
22 BMW 328d
32
23 Freightliner FS-65
21
24 Ford Excursion
21
25 Chevrolet Silverado
19
26 BMW X3
19
27 Audi A3
18
28 Ford LCF 450 Series
15
29 Ford F Super Duty
14
30 BMW 535d
13

Recent Complaints

2023 Ford F-250 SD Fire

The contact owned a 2023 Ford F-250 Super Duty. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the engine seized. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact exited the vehicl

2016 RAM 1500

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed after the vehicle

2020 Ford F-250

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and loss of power warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the vehicle sputtere

2022 Ford F-250

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-250. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 25V686000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was taken to the loc

2021 Ford F-600 SD

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-600 SD. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and w

2017 RAM 1500

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V411000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) and 22V406000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL). The contact stated that while

2019 RAM 2500

The contact owns a 2019 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, there was blue and white smoke coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The c

2014 BMW 328d

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle entered LIMP Mode with the message "Engine Malfunction" displayed on the instrument panel. The co

2020 Ford F-250

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local de

2018 RAM 1500

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. While the contact's mother was driving at highway speeds, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact used a code reader and retrieved a

2020 Ford F-250

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel), 25V626000 (Steering), and 25V686000 (Back Over Prevention); however,

2016 Ford Transit

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. During the failure, the warning message "Reduced Power" was displayed. The contact s

2020 Ford F-250 SD

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle

2020 Ford F-550

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-550. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The lo

2021 Ford F-550 SD

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-550 SD. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The

2020 Ford F-250

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal knocking sound, and there was excessive smoke coming from the exhaust pipes, before the v

2018 RAM 1500

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH and making a right turn, the vehicle started vibrating and almost stalled. The contact stated that the chec

2015 RAM Promaster

The contact owns a 2015 Ram ProMaster 2500. The contact stated that the same day that the vehicle was purchased, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after shifting to p

2021 Ford F-350

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-350. The contact received a recall letter related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The contact was concerned about being involved in a crash. T

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