2006 Mercedes-Benz E350: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Jun 16, 2021 · Fuel system · 104,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, she started to smell an abnormal fuel odor from the rear driver’s side seat. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the fuel level sending unit and the seals and gaskets to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that she was unable to continue driving the vehicle due to odor. The contact towed the vehicle to another local dealer, Mercedes-Benz of Myrtle Beach (936 Jason Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, (843) 848-6800) where it was diagnosed with needing the fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel line and all the seals and gaskets needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

Filed Dec 4, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

Regardless of vehicle movement gas leak from fuel tank located under back seat above exhaust system. Constant gas smell, and fuel gauge always jumping up and down again regardless of motion. Check engine lights indicate faulty coolant temperature sensor, and faulty fuel level sensor. Dealership is refusing to cover tank assembly replacement under pzev warranty of 15yrs / 150,000 miles in state of california. Vehicle is 2006, with 109k miles. Documentation of trouble codes not available at time of reporting, but can be provided upon future request. Fuel runs down the side of the tank narrowly missing the exhaust, potential fire hazard.

Filed Sep 5, 2019 · Fuel system · 147,647 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz e350. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The fuel from the fuel sending unit was leaking and there was a pool of fuel underneath the rear seat of the vehicle, which leaked into the rear seats. The contact also smelled a fuel odor throughout the vehicle and noticed a dried fuel film on top of the vehicle's access panel. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to mercedes-benz of west covina (2010 e garvey ave s, west covina, ca 91791, 626‑859‑1200). The contact informed the dealer of an article from the federal safety agency that stated they would offer an extended warranty (p-bq-fuel-3wa) to their consumers regarding this defect. The manufacturer refused to cover the vehicle because the specific defect part was not covered under the warranty. The contact was provided a quote for the repair of the defective part. The manufacturer agreed with the contact that the dealer should cover the vehicle under the warranty; however, the contact was informed that the local dealer refused to honor the warranty and had the right to refuse the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 147,647.

Filed Feb 20, 2017 · Fuel system · FL

Strong odor of gasoline fuel inside and outside of my vehicle, particularly after refilling the fuel tank. The odor subsided after driving my car for some distance thereby lowering the fuel level in the tank. I tell my daughter to fill the tank to about 3/4 full to avoid the odor. The odor is very strong when we park the vehicle in our garage and thanks be to god that we don't smoke. We park the car outside the garage when my daughter come home. Someone told me that there was a recall on fuel filter/sender, cracks in the pressurized outlet fitting of the fuel filter/sender. Will you please let me know about this situation as soon as you can.

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Fuel system · 156,000 miles · FL

Check engine light came on had vehicle checked throughly discovered fuel sending unit/tank problem.

Filed Mar 12, 2015 · Fuel system · 122,325 miles · FL

Strong odor of gasoline fuel inside and outside of the vehicle after refilling the tank. Odor went away after driving some distance thereby lowering the fuel level in the tank. M-b of tampa and mb of USA refused to make warranty repair fuel leakage problem due my pzev vehicle (with option 917) was sold in florida (not in 10 states which have "0 emission requirements"). As per summary of o.d.I. "in letter dated september 4, 2014, mercedes has notified agency (odi the federal safety agency) that it will extend the original warranty coverage to 15 years and unlimited mileage on "covered fuel tank components" in e-class vehicles in my 2003-2009 and cls-class vehicles in my 2006-2011." looks-like mercedes dropped out of the general list of the my 2003 through 2009 e-class all pzev vehicles (with option 917) manufactured for sale or lease in the united states, but sold to customers by m-b official dealers in the states, which do not have "0-emission" requirements.

Filed Feb 25, 2015 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz e350. Upon refueling the vehicle, there was a strong smell of fuel outside and inside the vehicle. When the vehicle was parked, the strong fumes were extreme. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the fuel sending unit was leaking and needed to be replaced. The dealer was not able to determine the location or the source of the leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Oct 10, 2014 · Fuel system · 132,500 miles · IN

Strong fuel smell in inside (and outside) particularly after filling it up with gas. Find gasoline on top of fuel sending unit.

Filed Sep 18, 2014 · Fuel system · 82,000 miles · FL

Noticed strong fuel smell in cabin after filling tank - took car to dealer and was quoted over $700 to replace fuel level sender and seals. Problem causes unsafe level of flammable and toxic gasoline vapor to build up in car due to evaporation of pool of leaked fuel on top of tank (located under rear seat). Appears to be common on '03 to '09 w211 body style, but mb offers no help unless car was sold in states requiring pzev certification.

Filed Mar 21, 2014 · Fuel system · 25 miles · CA

(the federal safety agency action# pe12001) I recently purchased 2006 mercedes benz e350 in feb 2014. I am the second owner. The first owner has kept and serviced the car regularly and I have the records. The car has never been in any crash. The date of occurrence and miles are approximate and based on the first owner's best of knowledge. I personally experienced it on march 3, 2014 and at 89122 miles. After purchasing the I filled the gas tank. I left the car in the garage overnight and when I went into the garage in the morning, my garage smelled like someone has spilled gas in the garage. I checked the garage floor under the car but there was no visible leak. I called the previous owner and he told me it is a common problem and the smell goes away after you drive the car and use up some gas. The gas smell is so strong that I was worried to turn on any electricity. I am worried that one day it is going to cause fire in my garage. I have now experienced this twice. After researching I found that it is a common problem for every mercedes benz cars with 211 engines. It is sad that mercedez benz will not fix the fuel sending unit on their own. What are they waiting for? Someone to die?

Filed Feb 26, 2014 · Fuel system · GA

I filled up the car and drove home you can smell gas outside at the gas station like it was leaking somewhere, but when I got home the smell was so loud that I was afraid to park it in the garage. Not only the smell was bad, but I can't tell if it is filled all the way or not because the gas gauge doesn't go to the top, it is about 3 notches from full, but all the gas pump it stops that it is full. I went online, and it stated that it was a recall for e350 and others for the fuel filters that leak and may cause a fire, but it is for 2011 & 2012. It should be for all mercedes benz because this same problem is happening for older car as well.

Filed Feb 22, 2014 · Fuel system · 85,000 miles · TX

I recently bought a 2006 mercedes benz e350 with 84000+ miles on it, in very good condition. Upon filling my gas tank for the second time, and returning home for the night, I parked in my garage and went about my business. The next morning I noticed a strong smell of gasoline around the car. I pulled the rear seat off, and discovered that there was a small pool of gasoline in the area of the fuel sending unit. Apparently this is not uncommon, and the federal safety agency has already initiated an investigation (the federal safety agency action# pe12001). As far as I know, this car was serviced regularly by the previous owner and was never in an accident. I have no reason to believe that this isn't the sending unit that came with the car originally.