Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

404 NHTSA complaints about fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank issues across 19 makes and 72 models.

The fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 404 filings from 19 manufacturers and 72 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, 1 injury, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the FORD F-150 with 105 filings, followed by NISSAN PATHFINDER and NISSAN FRONTIER. 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.

404
Complaints
72
Models Affected
1
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 FORD F-150 105
2 NISSAN PATHFINDER 61
3 NISSAN FRONTIER 53
4 NISSAN XTERRA 50
5 FORD F150 35
6 FORD F-250 11
7 FORD F250 4
8 KIA SPORTAGE 3
9 FORD F-350 3
10 FORD EDGE 3
11 CHEVROLET C15 3
12 TOYOTA COROLLA 2
13 TOYOTA CAMRY 2
14 FORD RANGER 2
15 FORD MUSTANG 2
16 FORD F-SERIES 2
17 FORD EXPLORER 2
18 FORD E150 2
19 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 2
20 DODGE RAM 1500 2
21 DODGE DURANGO 2
22 DODGE CARAVAN 2
23 CHEVROLET COBALT 2
24 VOLVO V70 1
25 VOLKSWAGEN R32 1
26 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1
27 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET 1
28 SUBARU OUTBACK 1
29 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 1
30 NISSAN TITAN 1

Recent Complaints

2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C300

The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the fuel tank was leaking after refueling. The fuel had leaked out to half tank. The Fire Department was called, but no assistance w

2020 HYUNDAI SONATA

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while the contact was refueling the vehicle, the fuel was coming back out of the fuel tank onto the ground surface. The contact stated that

2016 FORD MUSTANG

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mech

2021 FORD EXPLORER

Since purchasing this vehicle I have off and on experienced my bluetooth echoing for the party on the other end of the line. I have also experienced my gas tank shaking my entire car upon stopping dep

2015 FORD MUSTANG

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a fuel odor would emit throughout her vehicle as the check engine warning light appeared on the instrumen

2011 FORD EDGE

Failed fuel tank. Noticed fuel like smell when starting car for two weeks but saw no indication of anything wrong. Last week fuel splashed out from underneath vehicle after pulling out of driveway

2013 FORD EDGE

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal fuel odor detected. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle

2013 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact received a TSB from the Manufacturer under Special Coverage Adjustment: 15682 (Primary Tank Module Flange Fuel and Vapor Leaks). The contact sta

2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA

2008 FORD INTERSEPTER GAS TANK STRAPS AND TANK FELL. VEHICAL WAS TOWED TO A FORD.

2007 LINCOLN MKX

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR PRESENT OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF A FUEL LEAK COMING FROM T

2001 FORD F-150

ONE OF THE STRAPS HOLDING UP MY FUEL TANK HAD RUSTED AND BROKE AWAY FROM TANK.THE OTHER STRAP IS RUSTING TOO.

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BERTERA SUBARU (499 RIVERDALE ST, WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA 01089, (413)

2003 DODGE RAM 1500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LARGE THUMP. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FOUND THAT THE FUEL TAN

2006 NISSAN PATHFINDER

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON A 30 DEGREE MORNING AFTER JUST DROPPING MY SON (DIAGNOSED WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE) TO SCHOOL. HAD THIS BEEN PRIOR TO DROPPING HIM TO SCHOOL HE WOULD HAVE BEEN SITTING IN THE

2010 MERCURY MILAN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY MILAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR AND LEAKING FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL

2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ E500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THE FUEL TANK COULD ONLY BE FILLED HALF W

2007 FORD EDGE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A STRONG GASOLINE FUEL ODOR PRESENT. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM THE

2005 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER REFUELING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS TH

2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED AROUND THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK.

2007 CHEVROLET COBALT

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK SEAL AT THE FILLER NECK WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints involve fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank issues?
The NHTSA has received 404 complaints about fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank problems across 72 vehicle models from 19 manufacturers.
How dangerous are fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank defects?
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK issues have been linked to 1 crashes, 5 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths according to NHTSA complaint data.
Which vehicles have the most fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank problems?
The most complained-about vehicle for fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank issues is the FORD F-150 with 105 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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