Component

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

151 NHTSA complaints about fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly issues across 24 makes and 71 models.

The fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 151 filings from 24 manufacturers and 71 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.

Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 1 crash, 5 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the FORD F-450 SD with 16 filings, followed by FORD F-550 SD and FORD E-350. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.

Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.

151
Complaints
71
Models Affected
1
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 FORD F-450 SD 16
2 FORD F-550 SD 15
3 FORD E-350 12
4 FORD F-350 6
5 DODGE RAM 2500 6
6 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 5
7 DODGE RAM 3500 5
8 FORD F-350 SD 4
9 FORD F-250 SD 4
10 PETERBILT 379 3
11 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 3
12 VOLVO 850 2
13 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2
14 RAM 1500 2
15 PLYMOUTH NEON 2
16 MERCURY TRACER 2
17 FORD RANGER 2
18 FORD F250 2
19 FORD F-150 2
20 DODGE RAM 2
21 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2
22 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2
23 CHEVROLET BLAZER 2
24 VOLVO VNL 1
25 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 1
26 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1
27 TOYOTA T100 1
28 TOYOTA SIENNA 1
29 TOYOTA COROLLA 1
30 TOYOTA CELICA 1

Recent Complaints

2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact used a diagnostic scanner and retrieved DTC

2022 GENESIS G80

The contact owns a 2022 Genesis G80. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V282000 (fuel system, gasoline)The contact stated that after the recall repair was completed, ther

2019 RAM 1500

Was having an issues with trying fuel my truck up. I was only able to fuel up 2 gallons or less at a time before having fuel backing up into the fuel tube shutting of fuel flow. I took my vehicle to

2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that he noticed that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The contact stated he noticed an abnormal odor of fuel around the vehicle. There

2017 FORD F-250 SD

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that there was an unknown fluid on the ground underneath the vehicle. The contact started that vehicle and became aware that diesel fuel was l

2002 DODGE RAM 3500

Installed transfer fuel tank in back of my pickup truck, two weeks ago after putting 45 gals of fuel in tank, next morning tank was empty. Removed tank and found the bottom of tank has many holes from

2019 FORD F-150

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while at the gas station the pump nozzle failed to go into the fuel filler neck correctly. The contact stated that the flap opened but the p

2015 RAM 1500

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The c

2011 DODGE RAM 1500

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that the vehicle fuel tank separated from the vehicle when the contact drove at 20mph and attempted to make a left turn. The contact inspected the

2010 DODGE AVENGER Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN HIS DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN A SNOW DRIFT, HE ATTEMPTED TO RELEASE THE VEHICLE BY REVVING THE ENGINE SO THE VEHICLE

2005 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG

2005 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THE FUEL FILTER FLANGE. *LD THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE FUEL FILTER FLANGE RECALL. *JS

2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

DIESEL FUEL IS LEAKING FROM BOTTOM OF THE TANK. INSUFFICIENT SPACE BETWEEN FACTORY INTEGRATED SKID PLATE/ HANGAR TRAPS SALT AND GRIM/ DEBRIS . INSUFFICIENT DRAINAGE LEADS TO FUEL TANK ROTTING FROM EX

2004 FORD F-350

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAP WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND THE FUEL TANK DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME

2006 FORD F-550 SD

2006 FORD F550. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH TURBO CHARGERS AND FUEL TANK LINERS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE TURBO WAS REPLACED TWICE AND THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED ONCE. THE FUEL TANK LINING BROKE

2002 FORD F-SERIES

THE FUEL TANK STRAPS ON MY 2002 FORD F350 ROTTED OUT TO WERE THE FUEL TANK WAS HANGING ALL MOST HITTING THE GROUND, COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR DIESEL SPILL WITH 38 GALLON OF FUEL. *JS

2006 FORD F-350 SD

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS

2004 FORD F-450 SD

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE D

2000 FORD F-350 SD

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE TO INSPECT THE NOISE AND NOTICED

2008 FORD F-450 SD

2008 FORD F450. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A SAFETY CONCERN OF AN AUXILIARY FUEL TANK *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE PURCHASED THE FUEL TANK AND IT WAS INSTALLED ON JUNE 1, 2011. THE TANK WAS MADE O

2004 FORD F-450 SD

2004 FORD F450 AMBULANCE. CONSUMER STATES DEFECTIVE OF THE FUEL TANK *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AS A RESULT OF A SERIOUS STRUCTURAL DEFECT OF THE FUEL TANK, THE VEHICLE STALLED DURING SEVERAL EMERGENCY

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints involve fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly issues?
The NHTSA has received 151 complaints about fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly problems across 71 vehicle models from 24 manufacturers.
How dangerous are fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly defects?
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY issues have been linked to 1 crashes, 5 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths according to NHTSA complaint data.
Which vehicles have the most fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly problems?
The most complained-about vehicle for fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly issues is the FORD F-450 SD with 16 complaints.
Where does PlainCars get its safety data?
All vehicle safety data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database, which collects reports from vehicle owners about safety-related defects.

Data Sources

Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.

Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.

Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.

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