NHTSA — Fuel/Propulsion System Problems

1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
96,593 miles

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This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2001 Volvo S60 fuel system problems

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2001 Volvo S60 Owner Comments

problem #16

Apr 302021

S60

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Terrible gas smell every time I drive it. I got someone to check it out, there is gas leaking from the fuel pump. This person put some putty over the leak which stopped the smell but this is not safe. I see a recall for the fuel pump but it says my car doesn't have a current recall.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

problem #15

Apr 182019

S60

  • 220,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Volvo S60. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel from the top of the fuel tank and fuel pump. The contact called the manufacturer after researching the failure and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer further stated that the failure occurred in states in warmer zones than the contact's state, and disconnected the call. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The failure mileage was 220,000.

- Bound Brook, NJ, USA

problem #14

Apr 152019

S60

  • 0 miles
Extreme gas smell inside car. Noticed gas leaking from top of tank by the screws that hold it. Vehicle was parked in my drive way and as soon as my kids got in they noticed the strong smell. Not driving it defenetly can cause a fire.

- Cape May Court House, NJ, USA

problem #13

Jun 152017

S60

  • 139,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have noticed a strong fuel odor inside and outside of car. It is also leaking fuel. The fuel leaking is underneath the car. I do not know exactly where fuel is leaking. It is not coming from fuel filter.

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #12

Mar 202016

S60

  • miles
The contact owns a 2001 Volvo S60. While the vehicle was parked, a strong odor of fuel was noticed. The contact observed fuel leaking from an unknown part of the fuel tank. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

- Rocky Hill, CT, USA

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problem #11

Jul 312015

S60

  • 155,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed a fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a fuel leak with the fuel pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of th failure. The failure mileage was 155,000.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #10

Aug 052015

S60

  • 60,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2001 Volvo S60. While driving at 20 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle could be restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09V483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

- New Port, RI, USA

problem #9

Mar 012015

S60

  • 78,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Volvo S60. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was a odor of fuel inside the vehicle without warning. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the fuel pump had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09V483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

- N. Royalton, OH, USA

problem #8

Dec 122014

S60

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Volvo S60. The contact stated that fuel was seeping from the tank near the pump and onto the ground. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

- Lacenter, WA, USA

problem #7

Feb 012014

S60

  • 94,489 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Volvo S60. The contact stated that a gasoline odor was prominent around the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 94,489.

- Des Plines, IL, USA

problem #6

Jan 062014

S60

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The interior of my vehicle has a strong smell of gasoline. We are aware of the recall 220 in 2010. My vehicle was registered in the District of Columbia in 2010 yet the manufacturer indicates that it is not eligible for the recall based on the fact that it was originally purchased in New York, a state not made part of this recall. {if the language in the recall bulletin states that the vehicle should have been sold or registered in these states, Volvo should not interpret this to mean where the vehicle was originally purchase especially given the fact that the on the date of the recall the vehicle was registered in the District of Columbia a state authorized by the recall to receive a mandatory replacement} should I await a fire to erupt before escalating this matter to get repairs under this recall?

- District Heights, MD, USA

problem #5

Aug 082013

S60

  • 94,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Volvo S50. The contact stated that before entering the vehicle, he noticed a fluid leaking from under the vehicle and a gasoline smell on two occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the fuel tank had a leak. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 94,000.

- Ardmore, PA, USA

problem #4

Aug 252012

S60

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while driving fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where it was found that the fuel pump had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 09V483000 (fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump). The failure mileage on the vehicle was 150,000 and the current mileage was 152,000.

- Westerville, OH, USA

problem #3

Oct 152012

S60

  • 116,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Volvo S60. While parked, the contact noticed a strong gasoline fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised that the fuel pump was fractured and leaking fuel. The contac referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 09V483000 (fuel system, gasoline: Delivery:fuel pump) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #2

Sep 102012

S60

  • 169,000 miles
I brought my car from someone in February, and it was running perfect. Now there is a gas smell, a smell that smells so bad I'm scared to drive because it might catch fire. I notice the smell before my birthday. My bday is 9/12, and now it jus had gotten worse. I don't thing I should be at fault for this problem. I don't have money to get it fixed. The dealer wants 1,095$ to fix it.

- Capitol Heights , MD, USA

problem #1

Jul 012012

S60

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Volvo S-60. The contact stated that there were strong gasoline fuel fumes coming from the outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that there was a possible fuel pump defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 07V152000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) however, the VIN contact's was not included in the recall. The failure and the current mileage was 90,000.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

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