NHTSA Complaint #11532912 — 2020 SUBARU ASCENT

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11532912
Vehicle	2020 SUBARU ASCENT
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 18, 2023
Date Filed	July 18, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

The car has a blue smoke from tail pipe * oil smell when turned on and last for 20 seconds

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