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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER
75 NHTSA complaints about fuel system, gasoline:storage:evaporative emissions:canister issues across 11 makes and 30 models.
The fuel system, gasoline:storage:evaporative emissions:canister is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 75 filings from 11 manufacturers and 30 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 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the FORD FOCUS with 23 filings, followed by FORD FUSION and FORD ESCAPE. 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 | FORD FOCUS | 23 |
| 2 | FORD FUSION | 12 |
| 3 | FORD ESCAPE | 9 |
| 4 | TOYOTA RAV4 | 2 |
| 5 | KIA OPTIMA | 2 |
| 6 | JEEP CHEROKEE | 2 |
| 7 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 | 2 |
| 8 | VOLKSWAGEN TAOS | 1 |
| 9 | VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN | 1 |
| 10 | VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 1 |
| 11 | VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS | 1 |
| 12 | LAND ROVER DISCOVERY | 1 |
| 13 | KIA TELLURIDE | 1 |
| 14 | KIA SPORTAGE | 1 |
| 15 | KIA SORENTO | 1 |
| 16 | KIA NIRO | 1 |
| 17 | JAGUAR S-TYPE | 1 |
| 18 | HONDA RIDGELINE | 1 |
| 19 | HONDA FIT | 1 |
| 20 | HONDA CIVIC | 1 |
| 21 | FORD FIESTA | 1 |
| 22 | FORD EXPEDITION | 1 |
| 23 | FORD ESCAPE HYBRID | 1 |
| 24 | FORD EDGE | 1 |
| 25 | CHRYSLER 200 | 1 |
| 26 | CHEVROLET TRAVERSE | 1 |
| 27 | CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER | 1 |
| 28 | CHEVROLET SUBURBAN | 1 |
| 29 | CHEVROLET CRUZE | 1 |
| 30 | BMW X1 | 1 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that on the first day the vehicle was purchased, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Niro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact used a personal code reader and retrieved a fau
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the power steering assist fault message was displayed. The power steering function was inoperable. The check en
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal popping sound. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at a
The contact owns a 2004 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. While driving approximately 35 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brakes fail
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a dealer to be diagno
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal humming sound coming from the passengerâs side rear of the vehicle. There was no
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle was shuddering and shaking abnormally. The check engine waning light was
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnos
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the traction control, AWD, Forward Collision Assist, and several other warning lights were illuminated. The manu
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for a routine oil c
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was heavy white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe with the check engine warning light illuminated. The ve
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start. No warning light was illuminated. The contact called AAA, who jump-started the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped, the engine started to rev. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact drove into a gas station and
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was jumpstarted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact st
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start after refueling. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the vehicle shut off while depre
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated while at a stop, the vehicle stalled. The contact attempted to depress accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The check engine
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. After several attempts to start the vehicle, the vehicle started. The c
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, and it was determined the failure was linked to DTC code: P0445, i
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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.