Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2,299 NHTSA complaints about fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings issues across 46 makes and 413 models.
The fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 2,299 filings from 46 manufacturers and 413 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 74 crashes, 249 fires, 85 injuries, and 9 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the SUBARU WRX with 161 filings, followed by OLDSMOBILE AURORA and SUBARU IMPREZA. 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.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUBARU WRX | 161 |
| 2 | OLDSMOBILE AURORA | 90 |
| 3 | SUBARU IMPREZA | 54 |
| 4 | FORD RANGER | 46 |
| 5 | FORD TAURUS | 45 |
| 6 | FORD EXPLORER | 45 |
| 7 | FORD F-150 | 36 |
| 8 | FORD CROWN VICTORIA | 32 |
| 9 | DODGE RAM | 29 |
| 10 | FORD FOCUS | 28 |
| 11 | DODGE DAKOTA | 28 |
| 12 | CADILLAC SEVILLE | 27 |
| 13 | DODGE CARAVAN | 26 |
| 14 | CADILLAC DEVILLE | 26 |
| 15 | CHEVROLET COBALT | 25 |
| 16 | FORD THUNDERBIRD | 24 |
| 17 | CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER | 24 |
| 18 | CHEVROLET BLAZER | 22 |
| 19 | BUICK LESABRE | 22 |
| 20 | MERCURY VILLAGER | 21 |
| 21 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 21 |
| 22 | FORD MUSTANG | 21 |
| 23 | PLYMOUTH VOYAGER | 19 |
| 24 | FORD ESCORT | 19 |
| 25 | DODGE INTREPID | 19 |
| 26 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO | 19 |
| 27 | CHRYSLER PT CRUISER | 18 |
| 28 | KIA SPORTAGE | 17 |
| 29 | CHEVROLET CAMARO | 17 |
| 30 | VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 16 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start as intended, and the contact noticed a strong fuel odor coming from u
The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal gasoline odor detected. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that gasol
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving northbound at 70 MPH, an unknown BMW crashed into the passenger rear quarter panel of the vehicle. The impact spun the v
The contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated unintendedly. After restarti
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the odor of fuel was present inside and outside the vehicle. The contact stated that upon investigation, it was discovered that fuel
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside and outside the vehicle. The vehicle was examined by an independe
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F -150. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor of fuel detected. The contact had to keep the windows in the down position. There were no warning lights illumin
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the fuel tank support was loose. While driving there was an abnormal clanking noise detected. The rear shield was striking the drivesha
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor of antifreeze inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the cont
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, there was a strong gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated while the vehicle was
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she smelled a fuel odor throughout the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated. Addition
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, she smelled an abnormally strong gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. There was no warning light illu
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The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while operating the vehicle the check engine light would remain illuminated and the odor of fuel was present inside the vehicle. Upon inspe
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the fuel line had been leaking, requiring frequent refueling. The vehicle had been emitting a fuel odor. While idle the vehicle suddenly je
My wife has a 2015 Kia Soul that developed a gasoline leak in the engine compartment. The Kia dealer said some of their other models have been recalled due to gas leaks and fires but this model has no
The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while entering the vehicle, she noticed the smell of gasoline. The contact started the vehicle with no issues however, the gasoline odor
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G5. The contact stated while driving the vehicle into the garage, there was an abnormal gasoline fumes odor. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was t
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and idling, when the contact returned to turn off the vehicle, there was an abnormal gasoline odor surrounding the ve
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to display an accurate current fuel level. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated.
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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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.