Fuel Pump Problems of Volvo S60 - part 1

Tl the contact owns a 2002 Volvo S60. The contact smelled a fuel odor inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.

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The contact owns a 2002 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, there was a fuel odor emitting from outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000 the consumer smelled fuel on the outside of the vehicle, which would cease once the vehicle was stopped and placed in park. It occurred when the accelerator was pressed, which in turn put pressure on the fuel line and fuel pump. The dealer was unable to find a problem. The consumer recently found the fuel smell worsening and a loss of fuel. A mechanic checked out the problem and found the fuel pump flange was cracked. After, the diagnosis, the consumer contacted the dealer, and was informed, her vehicle was not covered by the recall, and it had expired in 2011. Updated 08/12/14.

I am a resident of texas. I just bought a 2002 Volvo S60 about three months ago, and I've noticed a strong fuel smell in and around car. There is a leak in the fuel pump and when car is parked, fuel forms a puddle under car. It is extremely dangerous to drive a car in this condition, both for myself but also for the general public. I searched online about this issue and found the following recall information from the national highway traffic safety administration website: make: Volvo model: S60 model year: 2002 manufacturer: Volvo cars of n. A. Llc. Mfr's report date: Dec 17, 2009 NHTSA campaign id number: 09v483000 NHTSA action number: pe09039 component: fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump recall states that as remedy for this issue: "dealers will inspect the fuel pump installed in the vehicle, and if necessary replace the fuel pump with a part of a modified design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on January 15, 2010. " however, when I contacted roger beasley Volvo of austin, TX, I was told I would have to pay for the repair to the tune of $720.

The contact owns a 2002 Volvo S60. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he smelled a strong odor of fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was made aware of the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The fuel pump was replaced, but the padding for the fuel pump was not. The failure continued. The contact then began to notice a puddle of fuel would form underneath the vehicle when it was parked. The vehicle was then taken back to a dealer to be repaired. A week after the repairs were performed, the check engine light began to illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle was again taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was due to the gas cap. The check engine light began to illuminate again a few days later. The vehicle was not taken back for additional repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assitance. The failure mileage was 187,045.

The contact owns a 2002 Volvo S60. The contact stated that the smell of fuel would enter the vehicle while driving. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign I. D. Number 07v152000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) but was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test or repairs. The failure mileage was 132,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Volvo S60. The contact stated the vehicle had a strong smell of gasoline. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) and took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer advised that the smell of gasoline was from caused buy the same failure as described in the recall, but the contact's vehicle was not included. The VIN was not available. The current and the failure mileages were 128,900.

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The contact owns a 2001 Volvo S60. The contact was driving 30 mph when the smell of fuel emitted from the rear passenger compartment. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic but not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed that the VIN did not qualify for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number : 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The failure and the current mileages were 156,000. . . Updated 12/12/11 updated 12/13/11.

Defective fuel pump started leaking as described in NHTSA action number pe09039. The consumer believed the leak was due to a defective fuel pump part, that developed cracks because the vehicle was in a location with extreme climates and temperature cycling as described in recall 09v483000. The mechanic found gas leaking from the top plastic portion of the fuel pump assembly flange. Updated 12/15/11.

Without warning or other problems, the car's engine suddenly lost power at about 55 mph on the highway, message of "reduced engine performance" came on. Although the car remained turned on, pressing on the gas pedal had little to no effect on either the movement of the car or the rpm's. Once the car was stopped but was still turned on, it maintained a strong "pulsing" action and sound from the engine. When put into "drive" and "reverse" gears, the car moved in "limp mode" at approximately 2 mph regardless of how much pressure was placed on the gas pedal. The car was towed to the dealership. After coasting it off the tow truck, the car started normally and responded normally when put into reverse and forward gears, but the "reduced engine performance" message remained. Dealer's service computer indicated at least 10 error codes, most pertaining to fuel pump problems. The service computer also indicated that the initial and primary problem was with the electronic fuel pump module. The service department's inspection of this electronic part, and the staff's experience with similar problems on other Volvo's manufactured prior to 2006, indicated that the electronic fuel pump module had suffered corrosion due to its placement on the outside of the vehicle. This problem was corrected when a new electronic fuel pump module was installed inside the vehicle. This was a very costly repair. I was informed by a representative of no. America's Volvo customer care department that this defect contributed to recalls of two different Volvo models of the same year, but not the S60. The reason for omitting the S60 from the recall was not explained, but clearly it should have been included since the location of the fuel module and the resulting problems are the same. In addition to the high cost of the repair, the unusual highway breakdown was very dangerous.

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The contact owns a 2002 Volvo S60. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contact who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 167,000 and the current mileage was 169,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Volvo S60. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The contact also stated that he looked underneath the rear passenger seat and noticed that the surface was wet with fuel. The vehicle was previously inspected by an authorized dealer under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09v483000 (component: fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump), but the dealer determined that the fuel pump was not one of the defective parts. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 128,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. The contact stated that the vehicle would fail to accelerate when driving at various speeds. The contact also stated that the vehicle would intermittently stall during the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and an independent repair shop to have the failure diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to the fuel pressure system. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The failure mileage was 67,000.

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The contact owns a 2002 Volvo S60. The contact stated that there was an overpowering odor of fuel inside the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2001 Volvo S60. The contact stated that there was an overpowering gasoline smell coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and where the contact was advised that the fuel pump was leaking fuel and needed to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump), but was advised by the dealer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 108,895.

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. The contact was driving 60 mph when the vehicle lost power and stalled. The contact stated that there was no warning prior to the failure. The contact waited 15 minutes and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the fuel pressure was the cause of the failure. The contact referenced recall 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) but was told by the dealer that the vehicle was not included. The current and failure mileages were 53,000. Updated 04/07/lj the consumer stated the problem was the fuel pressure sensor. The vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. Updated 04/08/11.

My 2002 S60 was repaired under the recall for fuel fumes in the cabin related to the fuel pump fracture. Since the repair, fuel fumes are very evident in the cabin on occasion. The mileage also appears to lessened.

There is a strong fuel odor at the rear of my 2001 Volvo S60. It is stronger when I have a full tank of gas. I found out that there is a recall for this exact problem (odi # 09v483000) so I took it to a dealership to have it fixed. They confirmed that my fuel pump is leaking but said the recall expires after 150k miles. My car has 161k miles on it. I called Volvo and they also said my vehicle is no longer covered.

I have a 2001 Volvo S60 with a fuel leak on top of the fuel pump assembly.

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated on the instrumental panel. The vehicle restarted within a few minutes. The vehicle was then inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that the fuel pump and the engine cooling system had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60r. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph, the engine completely stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The engine restarted and the vehicle began functioning normally. The failure continued to occur sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced, and also advised the contact of NHTSA recall campaign id number 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired; however, the Volvo model year 2004 S60r was not included in the recall. The 2004 Volvo S60 was included in the recall defect. The vehicle was being repaired at the owner's expense. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. Updated 2/28/11 updated 03/03/jb.

The contact owns a 2001 Volvo S60. The vehicle was parked in a residential garage when the contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline fuel from the exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was moved to a different location due to the safety hazard. The authorized dealer was notified and they refused to repair the vehicle under NHTSA campaign id number 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle exceeded the mileage specified in the recall. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer one year ago for a recall associated with the fuel pump under NHTSA campaign id number 07v152000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) and the vehicle was not repaired at that time because the defect was not present. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 175,000.

Fuel smell inside the car. Fuel pump with cracks spills gas all over the tank below.

2001 Volvo S60. Consumer requests reimbursement for recall repairs. The consumer stated the vehicle was leaking fuel and had to be towed to a repair shop.

I have a 2001 S60 Volvo, with 190,000 miles on it. Fuel has been leaking from the rear of vehicle. I found out that Volvo has a recall on the problem-- NHTSA(09v483000). The local dealer said the car was out of warranty and they would not replace the cracked fuel pump housing under this recall. Is there a time limit or miles limit on a safety recall. *4/28/2010 cw.

2001 Volvo S60 - gas leak from above the fuel tank. Strong gas odor, discovered fuel dripping down side of tank under vehicle on passenger's side. Drove for at least 2 weeks or more before I figured out it was my car that creating that gas smell at lights (only noticed when window was down). Until vehicle began leaking a lot of gas and odor was over powering. Was told Volvo's "extended warranty" would not cover the defective fuel pump because the "extended warranty" was only for 10 years or 150,000 miles. Had vehicle repaired at my expense. One day after repair an even worse gas leak appeared under vehicle on driver's side above rear gas tank. Not resolved as of date of complaint. Puddle of gas under vehicle. Gas odor strong really afraid to drive it back to the mechanic. Additional complaint: intermittent lurching or surging of same Volvo S60 at low speeds shortly after starting. It lunges forward and then pulls back with no depressing of accelerator. It is a manual transmission so the lurching is very alarming considering no additional depression of the accelerator is happening when it randomly lunges forward. Usually stops lunging after 10 minutes of driving.

2004 Volvo S60 r awd with less than 65,000 miles started leaking fuel that is running down the passenger side of the gas tank and there is a very strong pungent gas odor emitted from the passenger side of the rear of the vehicle. Took the car to Volvo of georgetown and local Volvo mechanic who both told me that the vehicle needed a new fuel pump but I was not covered under the S60 fuel pump recall a few years prior. Big safety hazard and concern!.

Defective: fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump.

Leak on fuel pump, we had to replace leaking fuel pump but paid ahead. Need to know how to send the invoice for reimbursement since there is a recall on this model. Recall #07v152000 Volvo S60 2001.

For about a week our 2002 Volvo S60 has had a strong gasoline odor inside and has been hard to start. The gasoline smell is always there, and starting the car is a problem every time. We live in texas, where it has been extremely hot, and a little research seemed to point to a problem with the fuel pump. We will be taking the car into the Volvo dealership soon to be repaired. We believe this repair should be covered under either the recall or warranty, but we are officially filing a complaint to cover our bases.

Extended recall 07v152000 description for fuel pump replacement - fire hazard. Aside from fuel odor, it should include setting of dash mil indicator of odb11 small emissions leak as a precursor indication of fuel leak.

I was planning to go into work a bit later than usual so I loaded up my two youngest boys into the car for my wife, after she pulled out I noticed numerous wet spots on my carport, there is enough tree pollen on the carport that it holds the fuel evidently for an extended period of time. Upon seeing the spots on the carport I ran my finger through the area and before I had my hand within a foot of my nose I could clearly identify the smell. I normally leave for work hours before my wife and kids depart for school and I normally arrive hours after they are home, it has taken me a while to notice the problem and discover the source. Our carport is open on three sides, in the last two weeks we have noticed a very strong gasoline smell, I thought it was from a gas can I kept nearby. After removal of the gas can we continued to smell the gasoline, it is so strong that even in an open area it will actually make you nauseous within minutes. I questioned my wife about her gas mileage and any out of the ordinary performance in the care lately, she stated that the gas mileage has decreased severely in the past couple of months and the car runs very rough as far as idling and acceleration. I used a floor jack to raise the left side of the car and discovered that the gas tank has a leak on the top of it or the outlet fuel line above the tank has a leak. Normally the car can be driven by my wife for her day to day purposes for two weeks on a full tank now it will not make one full week. There has been no incident where anyone was seriously hurt but I believe that the amount of fuel leaking could be a fatal defect at some point if not discovered and repaired properly. I did some investigating on the internet and discovered the filing and recall in arizona and nevada id # 07v152000. I have to wonder who decided that these two states were the only one's hot enough to have this problem? I have taken numerous pictures and would be happy to supply them if necessary. Thank you.

I have a 2002 Volvo S60 that is recalling cars with leaking fuel pumps. We have had this car for about a year and it's been leaking gas slowly and now gas is coming out of our car a lot. I called Volvo and they aren't able to repair the car because the warranty expired for my VIN in July 2002. I do think that our car should qualify to be repaired.

Fuel odor when exiting vehicle after parking. Fuel residue observed on the side of the gas tank when looking under the vehicle. Dealer not sure if covered by extended warranty. Update 1/9/web user comments: issue resolved, vehicle repaired under extended warranty. However, to be sure I was covered before visiting the dealer, I had to remove the seat bottom and the pump cover and verify the fuel leak was at the top of the fuel pump. Then the service manager agreed I would be covered. . Read more...

I have a Volvo S60 2002 and in October in a chekpoint the border patrol agent noticed an odor of fuel and a leak he was some what alarmed and so I was inspected and so on I started to research for this problem and found that my car had a recall on the fuel pump NHTSA campaign 07v152000 that matched all the sy mptoms and so I call to Volvo and they said that I don't have a recall but an extended warranty on the fuel pump, and so I went to the dealer left the car picked it up and now my car not only leaks fuel on the outside but inside I have a strong fuel fumes smell as well and so I contacted Volvo again now via email and what they said is that they are no exactly responsible for the way their franchises work like the have a mind of their own, the problem for me is that the next available Volvo dealer is 4 hors away, so what I am supposed to do! the cost of replacing the fuel pump is like $700. 00. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ! I do have like a headache like every day because the fumes. . . . . !.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Volvo S60. The contact received notification of NHTSA recall number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The dealer replaced the fuel pump and the o ring. The dealer has made two attempts to duplicate the failure; however, the vehicle was continuing to leak fuel. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer who performed the repairs. The current mileages were 82,000 and the failure mileages were 60,000. Bw.