Tl*the contact owns a 2009 lexus es350. while driving approximately 45 mph, the contact could smell fuel inside the vehicle. the contact stated the smell was also noticeable when outside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated they could not diagnose the failure but also smelled the fuel. the contact continued to smell the fuel. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technicians stated they would contact the manufacturer to have another technician inspect the vehicle. the contact stated the dealer provided a rental vehicle and was waiting for a response from the dealer. the approximate failure mileage was 15,100. updated 08/31/11