2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Nov 9, 2024 · Fuel system · CA

I was driving my car and the inside started to smell like gasoline, and after that I noticed it was leaking from outside, and when I started to investigate, it started to come from it looked like my fuel pump on the drivers side, fuel started to leak out the fuel pump or fuel tank and leaking to the outside to the rear left side of the car

Filed Nov 5, 2019 · Fuel system · 151,877 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz e55. The contact stated that there were fuel fumes inside the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to walter's mercedes-benz of riverside (951‑441‑6182, located at 3213 adams st, riverside, ca 92504) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump leaked fuel. The technician stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and supported the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 151,877.

Filed Aug 14, 2015 · Fuel system · 141,500 miles · CA

Stepped into my 2006 e55 amg in the morning to a strong fuel odor, drove the car a few miles, still smelled the fuel. When I came home I jumped on to the computer and searched on google about fuel oder inside w211 chassis cars. Found a lot of other owners have experienced same symptoms, confirmed by lifting up rear seats to find fuel puddle under the seat cushion behind the driver side. The cushion, sound deadening material and wires were all wet from fuel. Immediately took the car to mercedes at foothill ranch in ca, and they stated there is a open recall and warranty extension. Hoping to get this fixed.

Filed Dec 4, 2014 · Fuel system · 56,400 miles · CA

There is as strong smell of gasoline that permeates throughout the car and trunk. The gas tank was just replaced 4 weeks ago and the smell has not decreased at all. That cost was in excess of $1,800.

Filed Oct 24, 2014 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz e 55. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted in an around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Oct 6, 2014 · Fuel system · 74,000 miles · MA

Filled up gas tank, when I pulled it into the garage I had a very strong gas smell coming from the drivers rear side wheel well.car was brought in today, I was told that I have a leaking fuel sending unit on the passengers side and it need to be replaced. Cost is $1050 includes labor and parts.

Filed Aug 26, 2014 · Fuel system · 110,204 miles · NC

Strong smell of gas around rear of driver side and also inside of car. I removed the back seat and fuel pump cover to find gas pooling inside the compartment. Gas was also steaming out of a plastic piece connected to a hose. Photos were taken for documentation.

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Fuel system · 110,204 miles · NC

Strong smell of gas around rear of driver side and also inside of car. I removed the back seat and fuel pump cover to find gas pooling inside the compartment. Gas was also streaming out of a plastic piece connected to a hose.

Filed Jun 19, 2014 · Fuel system · 96,100 miles · NV

After fill car with fuel and parking it, there was a strong smell of fuel.

Filed May 15, 2014 · Fuel system · 58,100 miles · CA

I own two mercedes e55 vehicles. One is 2005, one is 2006. On the 2005 I have had what has become a common symptom of fuel smell first outside the car (especially after filling the tank completely), which migrates to inside the car as the problem worsens. I believe a recall campaign was performed on the car in 2011 to address this issue. The problem returned. The car is obviously out of warranty and has had the issue addressed a few times now. As the original owner, I have had first hand experience of the issue over the course of 9 years. I did not think too much of it at the time, except now that I have another 2006 e55... Virtually identical... Exact same thing is happening. The 2006 was purchased used in july of 2013. I complained to the used car dealer about the issue (it came with a 6 month warranty) and they said it was possibly a leaking o-ring on a spark plug. The fuel smell remained after the repair however, very strong when tank filled or the car on an incline... Especially on hot days. Only after searching the internet did I find that many others had the same experience... And I was 2 for 2 on my cars. Same models, same symptoms. The 2006 unit is far worse, however and may have never had the original recall performed. I pulled the back seats and inspected the fuel areas... And sure enough small puddles of gas and stains from previous puddles. The smell is so strong now I avoid using the car. When you have a single car with a singular problem you don't suspect much. When you read about others with a similar issue, your suspicions may raise a bit. However, I promise you when you buy another identical car and it has the exact same overwhelming problem, that's when you wake up. The fuel smell is so strong, I have not had a single occupant not notice in the last 3 months. I'm parking the car until I can figure out a way to get it resolved.

Filed Mar 30, 2014 · Fuel system · 72,500 miles · TX

I filled up with gas and once I got home and car sat in garage there was a very strong smell of gas. Could smell it coming into house. I could not see any visible gas inside or outside the vehicle. This concerns me very much.

Filed Dec 14, 2013 · Fuel system · 98,000 miles · CA

Fuel smell in cabin after slowing to a stop. Fuel smell outside vehicle. No fuel leaks seen on ground or in engine compartment.