2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55: fuel leak

Filed Aug 7, 2021 · Fuel system · AR

When the vehicle is has a full tank of gas, there are heavy fumes of gasoline in the interior of the car. It appears to be the fuel pumps that are underneath the rear seats, leaking fuel on top, next to the the wiring. It is a hazard for fumes and possibly a fire

Filed Aug 3, 2020 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · FL

Gas leak, there a strong gas smell

Filed Jun 6, 2019 · Fuel system · 160,000 miles · TN

Takata recall ok I bought my wife the 04 e55 amg mercedes about 3 years ago shortly after buying the car we started to notice a faint fuel smell occasionally, so within the past the three years the fuel smell has gotten significantly worse and worse on the inside of the car causing my wife to not want to drive the vehicle in fear of a fuel system related fire with my kids in the vehicle, I do not blame her. So I started driving the car myself within the last few weeks I filled the tank up on 2 separate occasion and it has the first time the gas smell was so bad I had a hard time driving the car myself but this last time, it drained over half of the gasoline into the floor of my garage. Not only making the floor of my garage gasoline covered miss but making the entire car smells like gasoline my garage smell like gasoline. As well as the inside of my house. Once this had happened I looked into trying to fix the problem myself and found that the wiring going to the fuel fuel pump system had burned a hole from the outside of the tank into the gas tank causing the leak. (hot enough wires to burn though the gas tank lid very concerning if I do say so myself... And this gas station is only 4 minutes from my house and this was under no hard driving conditions just semi- straight shot from the gas station to the house hopefully they can remedy this problem because it is rather concerning to know that these car will leak gas not only inside the car but outside putting our family and others at risk

Filed May 29, 2016 · Fuel system, Seats · 122,100 miles · SC

The fuel smell is constant and so strong it burns your eyes. Fuel is leaking into the car and damaging the rear seats, discoloration is evident from the leaking fuel on the leather. A simple towel left will stink like gasoline over a matter of minutes when left in the back seat. Please let me know what I need to do to resolve this issue. Sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 18, 2015 · Fuel system · 125,000 miles · TX

My fuel tank has developed a leak where I can smell fuel both outside and inside the vehicle after filling the tank all the way. The odor is very pronounced and I am concerned about the safety of the vehicle if this much fuel is leaking from the tank. An independent repair shop confirmed a leak from the top of the fuel tank. Based on information I read on a mercedes benz forum website, it said to reference action number pe12001 (this appears to be a common issue with this series of vehicle). I hope the federal safety agency will investigate this issue and force mercedes benz to replace these defective and unsafe fuel tanks at no cost to consumers.

Filed Dec 30, 2014 · Fuel system · 146,735 miles · NC

After filling up car at gas station strong gas smell inside and outside car. While car was in driveway I noticed gas leaking from rear driver side. I looked under driver rear seat there was a pool of fuel around the crown of the fuel pumps.

Filed Oct 31, 2014 · Fuel system · 55,000 miles · CA

After filling the gas tack - I started smelling fuel in the garage. I didn't see a gas leak on the floor but the smell of fuel was very strong. This happened multiple times over the course of the next month. It would go away after 2-3 gallons of fuel were burnt off. I believe there is a defect in the gas tank assembly as I found many other e55 owners with similar issues.

Filed Sep 16, 2014 · Fuel system · 84,250 miles · GA

Strong smell of fuel coming from under vehicle. No gas leaks visible. Shortly after filling up the gas tank (I do not "top off") I thought I spilled gasoline on my pants. Turns out the fuel sender units may be leaking. There is a lawsuit against mbusa regarding this.

Filed Aug 14, 2014 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · NC

The fuel sending units under the back seat were leaking fuel directly into the passenger compartment. The floor mats were soaked with gasoline and the foam insulation under the rear seat, and the foam in the rear seat soaked up gasoline from the leaking fuel sending units. The sending units were replaced by the mercedes dealer at a high cost (a little over four thousand dollars). Over a year later, with lots of baking soda, odor killers, and leaving the seat out of the car with a fan on it for two weeks, the odor is still strong in the car. Probably the only real fix would be to replace the rear seat, the carpeting on the floor, the mats, and the insulation under the rear seat. The cost to do so would be high. Mercedes should recall these cars and own up to their problem. I have no doubt that any spark near the floor or bottom of the rear seat would have caused a major fire. Luckily, that did not happen.

Filed Jun 6, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 64,000 miles · CA

Check engine light remains on. Potent fuel smell present when gas tank filled above 3/4. Fumes are noxious and present inside the vehicle. Burning plastic-like scent also frequent even when tank not filled above 3/4. Vehicle may vibrate or hesitate while moving, may jerk unexpectedly forward when stopped even with brakes fully applied. Any leaking fuel a potential fire hazard due to sparking or friction common in moving vehicles.

Filed May 27, 2014 · Fuel system · 67,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz e55. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted in the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that fuel was leaking from the fuel sending unit and was present under the rear seats. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician verified the failure and stated that the fuel sending unit was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the defect recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 67,000.

Filed Feb 7, 2014 · Fuel system · 110,210 miles · VA

Fuel sending units under the rear bench seat are leaking gas and filling the cabin with toxic fumes. I am unable to have my family in the vehicle and even driving with the windows down does little for venting out all the fumes. At least 10 ounces has accumulated under the seat and soaked the carpeting.