What should be done if my vehicle is leaking fuel?

If your vehicle is leaking fuel (or you suspect it might be), please have it towed to your local dealership as soon as possible for investigation and diagnosis of the root cause.

A leaking fuel line can be discovered by looking for puddles or stains underneath the vehicle when parked, usually with a strong fuel odour. A fuel-injection line may also leak, causing a smell of fuel fumes during and immediately after driving. A fuel-tank vent hose may also leak, causing unburnt fuel to exit the fuel system as vapour.

The fuel gauge may drop a small or large amount, depending on the size of the leak. If you have noticed this, please organize an inspection to determine if the tank is leaking. In every case of a suspected fuel leak, please ensure the vehicle is towed to your local dealership in order to minimise the risk of fire and injury to the driver or other road users.