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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.

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, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

2,299 filings · 413 models · 46 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MODERATE 2,299 ODI rows
  • MODELS 413 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 46 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 3.2% 74 crash-flagged
  • RANK #98 of 696 categories
  • SEV INJURY 9 deaths · 85 injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS (this)FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVE…2,299EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/T…2,283TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM2,321LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST2,335
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS vs nearest complaint-total peers

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#98 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (9 reported fatalities across 413 models). Open Subaru WRX (category leader) →

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS filing-volume reading

The standout signal for fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings is ODI intake volume: 2,299 filings (MODERATE band · #98 of 696 standardized categories) across 413 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 3.2%.

Moderate-volume categories still show a fingerprint in the model table below, cross-check each nameplate's recall and investigation history before inferring a defect pattern.

Next step: compare Subaru WRX against EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. on filing totals before treating fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings volume as a purchase signal.

2,299
Complaints
413
Models Affected
74
Crashes
249
Fires
9
Deaths

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

2011 Hyundai Sonata

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

2020 Jeep Wrangler

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

2017 Chevrolet Malibu Crash

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

2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid

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

2015 Chevrolet Suburban

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

2017 Chevrolet Suburban

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

2011 Ford F-150

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

2007 Honda Ridgeline

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

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche

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

2021 Ford Explorer

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

2015 KIA Sorento

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

2016 Ford Escape

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

2013 KIA Optima

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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

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

2015 Ford Taurus

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

2015 KIA Soul

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

2013 Mercedes-Benz E350

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

2008 Pontiac G5

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

2016 Ford F-150

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

2008 Hyundai Santa FE

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.

Verify with NHTSA · consumer-reported counts are not verified defect findings.