Tl* the contact owns a 2019 subaru ascent. the contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor in the cabin of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to (paul miller subaru 3469 us-46, parsippany-troy hills, nj 07054 (973) 402-1700), to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that there was a leak in the fuel vapor canister. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. the contact was informed that a representative would be sent to inspect the vehicle which was still pending. the failure mileage was 4,000.
Fresh fuel smell from the vehicle (entering the cabin while driving and upon parking). upon arriving home yesterday, the smell was still very strong. i went a step further and pulled the oil dipstick to check the level and to see if that's where it was originating from. sure enough, that is where i am smelling it. i went so far as to wipe off the dipstick and check once again with the same result. i also noted that the oil level is well above the high mark. my main concern is the risk for damage to the engine given that it appears that fuel is mixing in with the oil.
Traveling on highway at 70 mph when a deer jumped in front of our car and we hit it with the front end of the vehicle crushing the front end. all air bags immediately deployed and the front end began smoking profusely. within minutes of getting out of the vehicle it burst into flames and the entire vehicle burned up. concerned that these vehicles will burst into flames during a front end collision at high speeds.
Raw gas smell when vehicle is at idle or after being driven for a bit and parked in the garage. the smell comes thru the vents and fills the garage after i park the vehicle. gas mileage is also being effected it seems, and is low.
Gasoline vapors in cabin and around car. after the vehicle has been parked, gasoline vapors are accumulating around car. we experience strong gasoline vapors in our enclosed garage after driving (appearing 10-15 minutes after turning car off). also, after driving for even a short period of time, then turning the car off, then starting again, gasoline vapors enter the cabin through the vents (if non-recirculating). dealer confirmed we gasoline mixed with our motor oil (dealer changed the oil, but didn't correct the problem). while this is alarming enough, the smell continues. the smell of gasoline in the cabin and my home garage is not health/safety risk for my family breathing in, but since subaru doesn't know a cause, could it be a risk for a fire. my family shouldn't be driving in a brand new car that is introducing gasoline vapors under normal operation. others on message boards are complaining of similar issues which could point to a bigger problem. thank you!