2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Jun 26, 2024 · Fuel system · 54,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle and arriving to the residence; the contact became aware that after parking the vehicle in the garage, there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact saw fuel leaking from the fuel tank. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was part of an Extended Warranty program however, the Extended Warranty Program had expired. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2020 · Fuel system · 52,000 miles · CT

After filling vehicle gas tank, extremely strong fuel odor noticed in cabin and outside of vehicle. Smell existed both at standstill and at street speeds (40mph) with windows down or up.

Filed Apr 4, 2019 · Fuel system · 87,000 miles · NY

Strong gas odor around and inside the car

Filed May 31, 2018 · Fuel system · WA

Gasoline smell interior of the car. Gets worse with full gas tank. We have had it in the mercedes dealer 3 times for the problem and it is not fixed.

Filed Sep 21, 2016 · Fuel system · 80,900 miles · IL

I had filled my gas tank to full. While the vehicle was parked in my driveway, there was a leak by the drivers rear wheel. Smelled like gas. I found out this is a recall from mercedes benz. "check fuel filter module assembly and repair or replace if necessary" the emission recall campaign is: 2008020001

Filed Nov 4, 2015 · Fuel system · 154,000 miles · CA

Strong fuel smell after filling tank, drivers side fuel sending unit on drivers side of fuel tank leaking fuel. Noticeable cracks in corners of unit around fuel pressure sender.

Filed Oct 24, 2015 · Fuel system · 103,000 miles · CA

Driver's side fuel/pump sender unit is leaking fuel causing strong smell of gasoline inside of cabin and posing serious security risk to driver and passengers. After removing inspection cover from driver's side pump/sender unit, pooled fuel was observed on top of sending unit.

Filed Jan 31, 2015 · Fuel system · 48,745 miles · NJ

Fuel filter and sending unit leaking under rear seat. Both parts replaced. Rear seat cushion saturated and required replacement due to strong fuel smell in vehicle. Vehicle service history shows same part replaced at 26,864 miles by previous owner. Same part replaced again at 69,383 miles with same leaking issue.

Filed Dec 16, 2014 · Fuel system · 61,150 miles · PA

Fuel smell inside and outside of vehicle. Inspected fuel pump inspection doors under backseat to find a pool of gasoline.

Filed Dec 5, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 32,350 miles · FL

Vehicle has had a constant strong gas odor in car. Under extended warranty the vehicle has had... 2/8/08 left sending unit connect seize and crack replaced also fuel tank replaced. 4/23/08 fuel filter module assembly fuel filter replaced.10/7 +11/6odor continues. Continue to bring in car nothing happens 1/20 sending unit,sensor,seal rings replaced(seals leaking around pressure sensors. 2/2/10 odor continues 8/18 odor continues 7/22/11 replace leftsending unit.3/4/14 fuel tank and sensors recommended to be replaced by dealer at cost to myself. I have all dealer worksheets of this fuel leaking strong odor problem being a constant complaint. Please help.

Filed Nov 13, 2014 · Fuel system · 20,000 miles · CA

I filled my tank with gas drove it home and parked it in my garage. Later I went out to the garage and smelled a very strong odor of gas. I thought my husband might have left a container of gas in the garage. A couple of days later I went to a friends home in the country side and noticed an intense smell of fuel in my car. I thought somehow maybe my husband transported gas in a container it the interior of the car, but he had not. I had to call road side assistance because on the return trip not only was the gas smell more intense, but I had a flat tire. Immediately road side assistance came changed the tire and took us home and drove the car to the mb dealership. I paid for a new tank to be installed and they paid to remove the padding and liner and replace it from the seat behind the tank. From 2010 to 2014 three more events of fuel smell in and out of the car after filling the tank have since occurred and required repair. Once it was said to be the lines or injection system. After the lines were repaired though the smell remained and this was solved by placing a new tank again in october 2012. The latest leak occurred just as the first, and on november 7, 2014 a new tank has not been placed yet. The interior of the car is intolerably caustic with gas fumes. I am out of warranty and am driving an explosive time bomb filled with carcinogenic petroleum. These cars need a recall. I see I am not the only to submit a complaint for this dangerous hazard. The tank fuel leak for the s class and e class spanning 2003-2008 is discussed on mercedes benz forums, as well.

Filed Nov 10, 2014 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · GA

Topped the gas tank with gasoline on 11/02/14, only to find the smell of gasoline inside the vehicle. Later that same day my wife and kid noticed the smell as well and that made it a concern for me to find the problem. After a sniff test, I located a strong gasoline smell emitting from under the rear driver side seat. I detached the rear seat cushion and the cover plate that conceals the fuel sender unit. When I removed the cover plate, gasoline was sitting atop of the fuel sender unit and around the gas tank- fuel sender connection area. At this time the smell of gasoline was very strong and with the electrical wires that feed power to the fuel pressure sensor which sits atop/connected to the fuel sender unit makes for a very explosive situation. After drying the gasoline, I noticed a large number of small hair line cracks all around the top of the fuel sender unit. In the process of pricing fuel sender unit for replacement.