Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

1,479 NHTSA complaints about fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap issues across 46 makes and 303 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:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

1,479 filings · 303 models · 46 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MODERATE 1,479 ODI rows
  • MODELS 303 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 46 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 1.0% 15 crash-flagged
  • RANK #127 of 696 categories
  • SEV INJURY 5 deaths · 23 injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP (this)FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAG…1,479VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIORVISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/…1,489ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FANENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CO…1,461POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTPOWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVES…1,497
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP vs nearest complaint-total peers

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#127 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (5 reported fatalities across 303 models). Open Dodge Durango (category leader) →

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP filing-volume reading

The standout signal for fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap is ODI intake volume: 1,479 filings (MODERATE band · #127 of 696 standardized categories) across 303 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 1.0%.

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 Dodge Durango against VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR on filing totals before treating fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap volume as a purchase signal.

1,479
Complaints
303
Models Affected
15
Crashes
41
Fires
5
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Dodge Durango
96
2 Ford Ranger
60
3 Ford Contour
55
4 Chevrolet Camaro
45
5 Nissan Maxima
30
6 Honda Civic
30
7 Honda Accord
29
8 Chevrolet Trailblazer
29
9 Nissan Pathfinder
27
10 Ford Mustang
27
11 Dodge Caravan
27
12 Ford F-150
26
13 Mercury Mystique
23
14 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT
21
15 Toyota Camry
19
16 Jeep Wrangler
19
17 Ford Explorer
18
18 Subaru Legacy
17
19 Mercury Villager
17
20 Dodge Grand Caravan
17
21 Volkswagen Passat
15
22 Pontiac Firebird
15
23 Plymouth Voyager
15
24 Ford Taurus
15
25 Ford Aerostar
15
26 Honda Prelude
14
27 Ford Windstar
14
28 Ford Econoline
14
29 Ford E-150
14
30 Ford Focus
12

Recent Complaints

2025 Buick Encore GX

The contact owns a 2025 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the gas pump nozzle was difficult to remove from the fuel filler neck when the vehicle was done refueling.

2022 Jeep Wrangler

The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The c

2024 Toyota Tacoma

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the gas cap failed to close securely and was loose. Additionally, the contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V058000

2014 GMC Sierra 1500

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25-30 MPH, the power steering became inoperable. The check engine warning light was illuminated due to the

2022 Hyundai Tucson

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, the contact attempted to open the tank door and pressed the button; however, the tank door failed to open t

2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor around the exterior of the vehicle. In addition, the contact not

2021 Genesis Gv80

The contact owns a 2021 Genesis GV80. The contact stated while attempting to refuel the vehicle, the fuel tank door switch failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the fuel tank door sw

2010 Nissan Cube

The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Cube. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor on the exterior and in the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken t

2020 GMC Yukon

The contact owns a 2020 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, the fuel filler neck was not allowing fuel to flow into the tank. There were no warning lights illuminated. The

2020 Subaru Crosstrek

The contact's significant other owns a 2020 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated while his significant other was driving from a complete stop, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact s

2018 Ford Fusion

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted; however, the fa

2017 Ford Escape

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle was difficult to start while still at the pump. The contact stated while driving at various times,

2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

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2013 KIA Sportage

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed gas cap. The

2017 Ford Focus

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle he

2017 Nissan Armada

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Armada. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed

2013 Chevrolet Avalanche

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated while attempting to refuel the vehicle, the fuel started spilling from the fuel filler neck. The contact stated that the failure had rec

2021 Chrysler Pacifica

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, the pump handle was set to pump automatically. The contact stated the pump handle was ejected from the filler

2023 Ford Expedition

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, the contact removed the pump nozzle from the filler neck and gasoline squirted out of the fuel filler neck. The

2017 Chrysler Pacifica

The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to CarMax where it was diagn

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