Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

404 NHTSA complaints about fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank issues across 19 makes and 72 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:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

404 filings · 72 models · 19 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 404 ODI rows
  • MODELS 72 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 19 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 0.2% 1 crash-flagged
  • RANK #220 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 1 injuries
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ODI filing volume neighbourhood: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK vs nearest complaint-total peers

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#220 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 72 models). Open Ford F-150 (category leader) →

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK severity reading

The standout signal for fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 1 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 404 filings (SPARSE volume).

Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.

Next step: compare Ford F-150 against AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION on filing totals before treating fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank volume as a purchase signal.

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 F-250
11
6 KIA Sportage
3
7 Ford F-350
3
8 Ford Edge
3
9 Chevrolet C15
3
10 Toyota Corolla
2
11 Toyota Camry
2
12 Ford Ranger
2
13 Ford Mustang
2
14 Ford F-Series
2
15 Ford Explorer
2
16 Ford Crown Victoria
2
17 Dodge RAM 1500
2
18 Dodge Durango
2
19 Dodge Caravan
2
20 Chevrolet Cobalt
2
21 Volvo V70
1
22 Volkswagen R32
1
23 Volkswagen Passat
1
24 Volkswagen Cabriolet
1
25 Subaru Outback
1
26 Plymouth Voyager
1
27 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

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