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
Filing-volume 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.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| 2 | RAM 1500 | |
| 3 | Ford F-250 | |
| 4 | Ford F-350 | |
| 5 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 6 | Dodge RAM 2500 | |
| 7 | Ford F-350 SD | |
| 8 | Ford F-550 SD | |
| 9 | Ford F-250 SD | |
| 10 | RAM 2500 | |
| 11 | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | |
| 12 | Ford F-450 SD | |
| 13 | Dodge RAM 3500 | |
| 14 | RAM 3500 | |
| 15 | Volkswagen Golf | |
| 16 | Ford E-350 | |
| 17 | BMW X5 | |
| 18 | Volkswagen Passat | |
| 19 | Jeep Liberty | |
| 20 | GMC Sierra 2500 | |
| 21 | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | |
| 22 | BMW 328d | |
| 23 | Freightliner FS-65 | |
| 24 | Ford Excursion | |
| 25 | Chevrolet Silverado | |
| 26 | BMW X3 | |
| 27 | Audi A3 | |
| 28 | Ford LCF 450 Series | |
| 29 | Ford F Super Duty | |
| 30 | BMW 535d |
Recent Complaints
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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