Other Fuel System Pump problems of the 2004 Volvo XC90

The fuel pump under the back seat is cracked and leaking fuel. This is referenced in NHTSA recall number 09v483000. O'steen Volvo in jacksonville refuses to acknowledge there was ever a problem with this. It is all over the internet. The vehicle is not driveable as is. The car is soaked with gasoline. Apparently the fuel pump housing dries out from heat and cracks. We need some help here. It would be better if someone in saint augustine florida could do this recall work for us as we really don't want to deal with o'steen after they have blown us off.

A few years ago I received a extended warranty for a fuel pump recall. My fuel pump is now leaking gas and filling the car with gas fumes. When I called the Volvo dealer I was told that the extended warranty was no longer valid and it would cost $1,000. 00 to have it fixed. I called the vehicle safety hotline and was told that my VIN number wasn't included in the recall and I would need to file a complaint. The car is 16 years old and is in good condition I feel that as Volvo knows that the fuel pump is a safety issue that all cars that have the same fuel pump issue that are still driving the highways should be included in the recall. Nothing happened other than the heavy fuel smell that fills the car when driving and the fuel can be smelled outside of the car after it has been turned off. I have had the car fixed but think that the fuel pump issue should still be addressed. I didn't have an accident and there was no fire, but there could have been.

We smelled a gasoline odor and the "check engine" light came on so we took our Volvo to a dealer to inspect. They said that there was a crack in the top of the fuel tank. I am the original owner and have taken meticulous care of this vehicle so that sounded very strange. The car only has 108,000 miles in 15 years. I now see where this model was recalled for fuel pump replacement several years ago but it was while I was out of the country for two years (2004-2006) on a project for my employer. I had my parents keep the car while I was gone and none of us received the notice about the recall. Shouldn't Volvo still have to honor this recall since I was not aware of it at the time? according to your recall campaign 09v-483 my car would have been included in the recall group, although my VIN number doesn't show up under the recalls now. . . Could it be that the campaign is over so it doesn't show up now? Volvo customer care knew about this problem when I called them on Friday but are hemming and hawing about doing anything about it. It seems a cracked fuel tank could catch fire.

A few days ago I began to smell fuel in the rear seat of the vehicle and on the outside. The smell began to get worse and linger for days after operating it. After some research I determined it to be the fuel pump issue that similar years and models were recalled for in 2009. My vehicle wasn't on the recall since it was purchased in PA rather than in one of the southern states. I took it to the dealer and they confirmed it was the fuel pump. Volvo agreed to pay for the part but not the labor which amounts to $800. These fuels pumps present an extreme risk for fire and injury and all vehicles should have been recalled at Volvos expense. Volvo should do the right thing and pay for the repairs or NHTSA should force them to. Just because of vehicle was purchased in one state versus another should not dictate whether they are recalled or not.

Hi, when driving my car up any slight little hill, I have no power and it doesn't seem to want to drive. It's very frustrating!! I have read there are recalls in the fuel pumps and also other recalls with the model Volvo Xc90. I hope they can repair it and pay for it!!.

Tl- the contact serviced a 2004 Volvo Xc90. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle emitted a strong smell of fuel and there was fuel visible on top of the fuel pump. The vehicle was taken to the contact's repair shop where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump housing and flange were damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The maufacturer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. Np.

There is a very strong smell of gas while driving at all speeds. The smell gets worse on the right hand rear passenger seat when parked. I took it in for diagnosis and was told there is a leak on top of the fuel pump. I called to Volvo of north America see if there is a recall. The lady I talked to was very nice and seamed knew exactly what I was talking about. If this a problem why is there no recall in all states in USA.

There has been problems with steering the driver shafts the fuel pump airbags and wheels making a clicking noise while driving on highway. The gas smell is always inside the car and mechanic has said it's from the fuel pump defect during manufacturer. Along with the other fore-mention defects . Volvo does not want to address issues because age of car. There is a defective sunroof that allows water to leak inside the car during rain fall . There has been a top class action placed against Volvo for this . They wanted to charge me $700 to $800 for this defect and $1200 to $1500 for fuel pump .

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo Xc90. While parked, there was a strong odor of fuel coming from the vehicle. The smell worsened while driving. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be repaired. The repairs were not performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

To whom it may concern: I currently own a 2004 Xc90 t6, and have now encountered the same issue twice with my vehicle. Last year around the same time frame, there was a terrible scent of gasoline fumes throughout the cabin and exterior of the vehicle. The strongest concentration of the odor occurred around the backseat, passenger side. I took the vehicle to my mechanic and it was conclude that the was a fume leak occuring from the seal around the fuel pump. I purchased a new pump and seal from Volvo and had the unit replaced. Exactly around the same time of the year, a year later, I am encountering the same exact issue again. There is an offensively strong odor from gasoline fumes in and around the vehicle originating in the same place. I did some research on the web, and it looks like there have been hundreds of similar issues reported.

Noticed the smell of fuel while exiting the vehicle. Looked under the vehicle and noticed a fuel leak under the driver's side passenger door. Fuel was leaking at the approximate rate of 3 gallons per 24 hours. Drove the car to the dealer the next morning. Dealer diagnosed the problem as a crack in the fuel sender located on top of the gas tank (not the fuel pump which was replaced under the prior recall). When asked how the leak developed the dealer stated that the plastic fitting cracked due to the cycling of temperatures (same reason for fuel pump failure and recall).

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Volvo Xc90. The contact stated that while in park, the contact heard a noise as all warning lights on the instrument cluster panel failed to illuminate and the vehicle stalled. In addition, the contact stated that the odometer gave an incorrect reading and there was a fuel odor in the vehicle. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who diagnosed that the central electronic module (cem) and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Oo.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Volvo Xc90. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was notified of NHTSA campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000. Pam.

Smelled gasoline, took it to a shop, they found fuel pump cracked, replaced fuel pump. Then we found out the was a recall in southern states for this problem specificely. We live in the new england area and was told it would not be considered under the recall. I feel completely wronged in this situation. The recall was specific to heat cycling. No were in the us is this more apperent than new england.

I just purchased this vehicle used a few days ago and now notice there is a smell of gasoline when we get out of the car. I went on line and discovered that there was a recall for the fuel pump which sits on top of the gas tank. I contacted Volvo and they said to take it to the local dealer in waterbury CT. They told me it would be $800 to repair the part because the warranty ran out in may of this year, and this is November. This is a known safety issue and feel that Volvo should replace the defective part free of charge. Volvo said that the recall only applies to that model located in the south or southwestern us. I am the second owner and have no way of knowing if this car was driven for long periods in those regions. Also, how can they know if their known problem with this fuel pump has not spread to other areas as well?.

Strong gasoline odor outside and at times inside the car. Researched the issue and found that there was a NHTSA recall in 2010 for this same issue related to the fuel pump, but it only covered certain states. Due to the fact that the vehicle was purchased in minnesota it was not covered in the recall and I was never notified of the defect. Nhtsa investigation faulted a design issue with the fuel pump combined with temperature variations. Apparently 90f to -20f temperature swings in minnesota was not deemed sufficient to be included or notified about the recall.

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo Xc90. The contact stated that upon inspection, fumes coming from the fuel pump entered the vehicle when parked. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the mechanic stated that the fuel pump had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Volvo Xc90. The contact stated that while driving, a fuel odor was emitted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The contact was told that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The failure and current mileages were 200,000. Mah.

Back in September of 2012 my car started stalling off and on. It can happen several times a day or once a week or once a month. I have put thousands of dollars into trying to remedy the problem with no success. I finally took my car to the Volvo dealership where I purchased my car in 2003. They informed me that the problem is related to a defective fuel pump that Volvo was required by the nhsta to notify owners of my same vehicle, (as well as many other model Volvos), that the warranty was extended to 10 years/150,000 miles. I never received that notice from Volvo. I have had the same address since I purchased the car so there is no excuse why I should not have received it. If I had known that this problem existed I would have considered having the fuel pump checked out and saved myself thousands of dollars. The stalling issue has been very dangerous, and almost cost me and my family our lives. At times it has stalled in the middle of intersections and I've come close to being rear ended and hit on the passager or driver side door. Most recently it stalled after I stopped at a t in a hwy and was trying to turn left. It left me in the middle of a two lane hwy, on a blind curve, that people coming either direction could not see my car. I could have been hit by a car coming at least 55 mph and it could have turned into a very nasty accident. Angels where watching over me and my family that day. I hope that the nhsta looks into why Volvo did not follow through on their agreement to notify all owners of vehicles involved in the extended warranty. I purchased a Volvo mainly because they have a reputation of being a safe car but lately it hasn't been.