Component

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

123 NHTSA complaints about fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly issues across 33 makes and 80 models.

The fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 123 filings from 33 manufacturers and 80 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, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the FORD F-150 with 9 filings, followed by TOYOTA CAMRY and PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. 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.

123
Complaints
80
Models Affected
1
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 FORD F-150 9
2 TOYOTA CAMRY 4
3 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 4
4 KIA SPORTAGE 4
5 FORD ESCORT 4
6 FORD E-350 4
7 NISSAN QUEST 3
8 FORD CONTOUR 3
9 FORD AEROSTAR 3
10 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 3
11 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET 2
12 PONTIAC GRAND AM 2
13 NISSAN 240SX 2
14 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 2
15 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2
16 JAGUAR X-TYPE 2
17 HYUNDAI TIBURON 2
18 HONDA ODYSSEY 2
19 FORD F250 2
20 FORD F150 2
21 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2
22 CHEVROLET BLAZER 2
23 VOLVO S60 1
24 VOLVO 850 1
25 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1
26 TOYOTA SIENNA 1
27 TOYOTA MATRIX 1
28 SUZUKI VL1500 1
29 SUZUKI SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE 1
30 SUZUKI INTRUDER 1

Recent Complaints

2016 FORD FOCUS

Engine light came on while driving (1/14/2022), drove to a local auto parts store to check the code. Came back with code P1450: Unable to Bleed Up Fuel Tank Vacuum. This is the first instance of this

2010 FORD EDGE

THE GAS TANK WAS REPLACED OCTOBER 2016 ON A RECALL, THAT GAS TANK IS NOW LEAKING.

2017 RAM 1500

2017 RAM 1500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FUEL TANK STRAP MOUNTING BRACKET SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER DISAPPROVED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BEING THE SOLUTION TO THE FUEL TANK STRAP MOUNT

2018 TOYOTA CAMRY

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, AN ABNORMAL THUMPING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. ANOTHER MOTORIST ALERTED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL

2013 BMW F 800 GS

CPSC:2013 BMW F800GS HAS AN ISSUE WHERE THE PLASTIC GAS TANK HAS CRACKED THREE TIMES. BMW REPLACES THE TANK UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THIS IS A TRUE HAZARD. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE MECHANICS CANNOT D

2010 DODGE CHALLENGER

CAR STARTING SMELLING STRONGLY OF GASOLINE AFTER FILLING TANK. THE SMELL MAKES YOU VERY LIGHT HEADED AND IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I PARKED THE CAR IN MY DRIVEWAY AND GAS IS DRIPPING FROM 2 SPOTS IN FRON

2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE DEFROSTER WAS ENGAGED, IT FAILED TO DEFROST THE WINDOW AND OBSCURED THE DRIVER'S VISION WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE RECUR

2008 KENWORTH T800

2008 KENWORTH T800B. CONSUMER STATES SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE TO INCLUDE LIQUID NATURAL GAS LEAKS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS PROMISED A WARRANTY ON THE LNG SYSTEM BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE

2006 TOYOTA MATRIX

HEAT SHIELD BOLT CAME OUT OF PLASTIC PIECE CONNECTED TO THE FUEL TANK STRAP. *JS

2005 MERCEDES-BENZ E320

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER REFUELING, A STRONG ODOR OF WOULD EMIT OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY SIGN OF FUEL LEAKAGE ON THE GROUND. ON A SEPARATE OCC

1999 FORD F-150

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH OVER RAILROAD TRACKS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HE NOTICED

1997 FORD F-150

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE FUEL TANK STRAP WAS CORRODED. THERE WAS AN OPEN INVESTIGATION UNDER NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA11006 ( FUEL SYSTEM, OTH

2007 HONDA CMX250C

CLUTCH PEDAL FELL OFF AT 320 MILES, FUEL TANK BOLTS WERE MISSING AT 635 MILES, OTHER BOLTS REPLACED. *TR

2000 KIA SPORTAGE

FUEL PUMP MOUNTING PLATE AND GAS TANK LEAKING FUEL. *TR

2004 CHRYSLER PACIFICA

1. DRIVING ON TROPICANA AVE GOING 30 MPH WHEN ALL THE SUDDEN I HEARD A KNOCK SOUND AND I STARTED SMELLING FUEL. I PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AN NOTICES A SMALL STEEL OBJECT STICKING OUT OF

2005 NISSAN MURANO

STRANGE RUST AROUND RING OF GAS TANK. THE RUST IS IN THE AREA WHERE YOU PUT GAS INTO. NISSAN DOES NOT COVER THIS UNDER THE 5 YEAR RUST WARRANTY! *TR

2002 PONTIAC AZTEK

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEC. A STRONG ODOR WAS NOTICED AROUND THE FUEL TANK AREA. THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOW

1995 FORD ESCORT

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD ESCORT. HE NOTICED A FUEL LEAK NEAR THE HEAT SHIELD. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 61,708. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PHOTOS OF THE DEFECT. UPDATED 09/18/07 *TR

2000 AUDI A6

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI A6. HE STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE CONNECTION FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SMELL OF GASOLINE FUMES. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CONNECTOR WAS PLA

2002 JAGUAR X-TYPE

BOLTS HOLDING THE GAS TANK STRAPPING FELL OUT WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints involve fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly issues?
The NHTSA has received 123 complaints about fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly problems across 80 vehicle models from 33 manufacturers.
How dangerous are fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly defects?
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY issues have been linked to 1 crashes, 5 fires, 4 injuries, and 0 deaths according to NHTSA complaint data.
Which vehicles have the most fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly problems?
The most complained-about vehicle for fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly issues is the FORD F-150 with 9 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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