Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

5,941 NHTSA complaints about fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly issues across 49 makes and 612 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:TANK ASSEMBLY

5,941 filings · 612 models · 49 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS HEAVY 5,941 ODI rows
  • MODELS 612 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 49 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 1.6% 93 crash-flagged
  • RANK #46 of 696 categories
  • SEV FATAL 41 deaths · 130 injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY (this)FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAG…5,941SUSPENSION:REAR5,796FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGSFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:…6,159VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELE…5,613
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY vs nearest complaint-total peers

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY sits HEAVY on ODI intake volume (#46 of 696 standardized categories) with a FATAL severity stamp (41 reported fatalities across 612 models). Open Ford F-150 (category leader) →

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY filing-volume reading

The standout signal for fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly is ODI intake volume: 5,941 filings (HEAVY band · #46 of 696 standardized categories) across 612 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 1.6%.

Heavy intake categories like this one often reflect a shared supplier or a stressed FMVSS test, open the affected-vehicles table to see whether filings cluster on a few platforms or spread evenly.

Next step: compare Ford F-150 against SUSPENSION:REAR on filing totals before treating fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly volume as a purchase signal.

5,941
Complaints
612
Models Affected
93
Crashes
219
Fires
41
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Ford F-150
341
2 Jeep Grand Cherokee
193
3 Ford Escort
189
4 Dodge Caravan
166
5 Ford Windstar
138
6 Ford Aerostar
118
7 Dodge Grand Caravan
114
8 Dodge Durango
106
9 Chrysler Town AND Country
102
10 Jeep Cherokee
91
11 Jeep Wrangler
90
12 Chevrolet S10
86
13 Plymouth Voyager
79
14 Plymouth Grand Voyager
77
15 Mercury Villager
74
16 Ford Taurus
74
17 Ford Contour
73
18 Chevrolet Blazer
73
19 KIA Sportage
64
20 Ford F-250
63
21 Ford Ranger
59
22 Toyota Camry
55
23 Ford Crown Victoria
54
24 Audi A6
53
25 Cadillac Deville
51
26 Mercury Tracer
50
27 Honda Accord
50
28 Ford Focus
50
29 Volkswagen Passat
49

Recent Complaints

2011 Ford Edge

See attached document for complaint.

2016 Jeep Cherokee

Took vehicle to Mechanic Shop as I kept smelling gas . Especially when I fill my tank with gas. At first I thought it was incidental but the smell was confirmed as the mechanic checked my car he dis

2022 KIA K5

The contact owns a 2022 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving at 43 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormally loud booming sound. The contact's daughter, who was occupying a rear seat, screamed out

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the fuel gauge provided incorrect information and indicated that there was no fuel in the fuel tank.

2019 Toyota Tacoma

the differential skid plate was manufactured in a way that one of the brackets make contact with the fuel tank of the truck. It rubs and compromises the integrity of the tank. Possibly leading to a pu

2022 KIA K5

The contact owns a 2022 Kia K5. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle shuddered and hesitated to respond. The check engine warning light

2006 KIA Sportage

The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA Campaign Num

2008 Jeep Commander

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated while driving in a parking lot, she was informed that there was a metal part hanging underneath the rear subframe of the vehicle. The contact

2012 Dodge RAM 1500

The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the fuel tank had detached from the vehicle and was left hanging approximately 6 inches from the ground. The contact had taken the vehicle to

2018 Ford Focus

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the EVAP system was leaking an

2015 GMC Yukon Denali

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon Denali. The contact stated that the fuel tank was leaking fuel. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a certified mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. T

2014 RAM 1500

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 2 MPH and coming to a stop at a traffic sign, he heard a loud scraping noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled

2017 Ford F-150

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivabl

2008 Porsche Cayenne

The contact owns a 2008 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, he smelled a strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that others had also informed him

2004 Ford Escape

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, he heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle and started to smell fuel in the vehicle. The contact state

2014 Ford Focus

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the fuel tank was warped. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer

2010 Ford Edge

The contact’s granddaughter owns a 2010 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon exiting the vehicle, his granddaughter noticed a strong gasoline odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic

2012 FIAT 500

The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated that she was having difficulties refueling the vehicle as the gas pump would constantly stop pumping gas though the tank was not full. The vehicle

2006 Cadillac STS

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac STS. The contact stated while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed fuel dripping from the fuel tank. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was

2016 Jeep Wrangler

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated the EVAP canister error was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the filler neck going into the fu

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