My 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX has a very strong fuel odor that is coming into the cabin when I start my car up on cold days. It's been unusually cold here in Washington state this winter with temperatures in Seattle dipping well below freezing. I see that there is a recall for this exact problem for my exact car (https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2009/RCONL-09V468-4248.pdf). But when I called the dealer (Michael's Bellevue Subaru), and then subsequently called Subaru (1-800-SUBARU3), they told me that they will not fix this issue, since this recall does not apply to my state (Washington). I think that's not right. It is the exact same problem of cold weather causing this fuel line to leak, and they should honor this recall.

- Sammamish, WA, USA

I noticed fresh smell of gasoline everytime I start the car. I look at the fuel line and its sipping fuel.

- Fairfield, CA, USA

Subaru of America recall wvk-21 occured while driving at operating temperature, causing smoke to rise from engine bay. Subaru of America refused to fix the issue as my VIN did not come up in their system with the recall.

- Trumbull, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Subaru Impreza. The contact smelled fuel inside and outside the engine bay. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09V468000 (fuel system, gasoline). Kearny mesa Subaru (4797 convoy St, san diego, ca 92111, (858) 278-7100) was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact to call NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 159,800.

- San Diego, CA, USA

Fuel line leaking gas in cold weather. I really don't think it's safe to drive with quite a bit of gas leaking all over the right side of the engine that gets very hot and could cause a fire.

- Broomfield, CO, USA

My car is leaking fuel. I smell the poisonous fuel inside my vehicle every time I am inside it. I am losing 50 miles per full tank. Can this leak cause my car to blow-up and kill me or others" I am scared. My name is [xxx] from clifton New Jersey. My extended warranty expired in November. Isn't safety more important than a 3 month expired warranty" I work for NJ transit, I know the dot would be concerned! information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Clifton, NJ, USA

Extremely strong smell of gasoline in cabin in cold weather (below 32 degrees F.).

- Swarthmore, PA, USA

TL - the contact owns a 2003 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted in and around the vehicle. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician confirmed the failure. As a result, some of the fuel lines needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 160,000.

- Paradise, CA, USA

Only on cold days I smell fuel while driving, upon investagation I found that the little rubber lines under the intake were leaking fuel on to the top of the engine. I called Subaru and they said the they know about the problem but my car is not in the recall becauase I don;T live in the affected states so if I move to newyork or Michigan I would be covered well I like Ohio so if this could get expanded that would be great.

- Youngstown , OH, USA

Following initial startup in cold weather, fuel leak occurs in engine compartment. Leak causes gasoline odor in vehicle cabin and poses fire hazard. Once engine is warm, after a few minutes, leak and odor dissipate. Initial occurrence was in 2008 at high altitude. Problem did not resurface in southern California where night time temperatures are now low enough for issue to manifest. Since relocating to san joaquin valley, where overnight temperatures are significantly lower, problem occurs on every morning start in cold weather.

- Arcadia, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 1 mph after accelerating from a complete stop, a strong odor of fuel was smelled inside the vehicle. There was no visible sign of a leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the fuel line and clamps were replaced. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 09V468000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.

- Boise, ID, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle smelled of gasoline. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that there was a leak coming from the fuel delivery line. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 09V468000 (fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump), but was told by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 137,000.

- Blasedell, NY, USA