2006 Mercedes-Benz E350: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Nov 11, 2022 · Fuel system · CA

In June 2017, I received a letter from Mercedes-Benz of America informing me that the warranty of the fuel system in my vehicle is extended to 15 years. In that same year, I had my whole fuel tank replaced by an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer in San Jose, California due to strong smell of fuel by the rear wheel well on the driver side of the car. The repair was fully cover by MB-America under this extended warranty. On November 3, 2022, I experienced the same fuel smell from the same place of the car (i.e., driver side rear wheel well) and was told that the repair will not be cover at all, even though the fuel system in my car is only 5 years old. I am writing to suggest that you impose a 15 years warranty on the fuel leak replacement parts. MB needs to stand behind their product if it was their OEM parts and done by their authorized dealer. In my case the new fuel smell was due to a cracked Fuel Pump Assembly (Part # 211 470 60 94) which was found in the brand new fuel tank installed in my car in 2017. My car is now repaired at a local shop at a fraction of the cost that MB-San Jose would have charged me. My hope is for you to help future similar customers who will experience similar issue avoiding this unjust expense. Thank you very much, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Dec 31, 2021 · Fuel system · TX

Noticed strong gasoline odor in left rear wheel well after filling the vehicle with fuel. Since the vehicle had just been repaired for an unrelated issue at a local Mercedes dealer, I took it back to them for troubleshooting. They diagnosed the problem as a leak at the seal on the fuel pump in the tank. I researched this issue and found it is a recurring problem for which Mercedes had offered a warranty extension of 15 years. This extension expired for my vehicle in July 2020. Cost to repair was $3,256 as after a 10% discount. I was not informed of this issue or the extended warranty despite having the vehicle serviced at Mercedes dealers multiple times since purchasing it in 2008.

Filed Jul 31, 2021 · Fuel system · CA

Leaking fuel tank and gaskets. A strong smell of fuel internally in the vehicle and externally with a full tank of fuel. Mercedes Benz Warrantee extension PE#12001 "Covered Fuel Tank Components." Mercedes Benz denied claim because of PZEV vs non-PZEV type of vehicle. Both vehicles PZEV and non-PZEV, both use the same plastic gas tank, sending units, and fuel pump in their respective vehicles. How did the federal safety agency agree to cover non-PZEV vehicles only.

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 Mar 14, 2021 · 30,300 miles · TX

I found fuel (gas) there is a smell of fuel inside car when take a gas

Filed Mar 4, 2021 · Fuel system · 47,500 miles · NC

Vehicle has less than 50k miles, we started noticing an intermittent strong fuel smell in the cabin in the spring of 2020. We found out that this is a known issue and mercedes had issued an extended warranty due to this issue. Unable to get the vehicle to the dealer due to covid. When we did get it diagnosed recently, we were informed the repair would exceed $3400 and we were out of the warranty period. The repair consists of replacing the fuel tank and fuel system components. Mercedes benz na has offered us a $400 dealer service credit. We cannot afford to do this repair and therefore have a vehicle we are unable to safely operate. We have read reports online of this issue where fuel is sitting on top of the fuel tank right below the rear passenger seats.

Filed Oct 6, 2020 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · HI

Extreme smell of fuel when making sharp or extended turns (freeway on/off ramps). Especially, when full tank is full. Called local dealer and mbusa was told this is not covered under the 15 year ' fuel leak' extended warranty! Please note the puddling of fuel near the bottom of wire harness in picture attached.

Filed Feb 20, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 154,000 miles · NC

This vehicle is a threat to my health with all the problems I'm having with it. I have to press extra had to stop . Had brakes checked and there was no problem. There is a bad gasoline leak and loud smell of gas when I fill up. Looked under rear seat and saw gas on gas tank. Dried gas up and the big puddle returned. Can I drive this car? I need someone to tell me what to do. The last and most worrisome thing to me is that there are 2 dtc codes coming up causing the check engine light to come on. Had mechanic to clear then but they come right back when car is started. I need to get this car inspected. Someone tell me what to do. Mechanic said that the code indicate a problem with the engine and that it might take $8700 to repair every thing. I dont have that type of money. This is the car makers problem. Who is looking out for me. Is the goverment doing there job when it comes to this car. Heard there are more cars like this. Oh this is a 2006 mercedes e350. Will the goverment, dealer or manufacturer buy this car from me. This is a plea for help from anywhere. They say there is a recall on this car but when it came out there was 1 year left on car warranty before it ran out. The car didn't quit running when the stalling to repair these cars took place. Some one is in someones back pocket. Someone needs to do their job and get this problem taken care of once and for all. You may lose some friends in the process but this is better than someone losing their life. This vehicle has haad problems stationary and while moving.

Filed Jan 16, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 157,451 miles · NC

Car had quarter tank when bought. Drove out gas and put about another quarter tank of gas in. Drove this out. Smelled no fumes. Filled tank up. Have smelled loud gas smell for 1 week now.

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 Jan 15, 2018 · Fuel system · MA

Fuel smell inside cabin. Was told fully covered on extended warranty due to tsb no. P-47-10-63 parts covered are fuel tank, fuel filter/sender, fuel pump, gasket, seals and retention rings. Dealer calls to say it is the fuel sensor and is not covered! And cost is 1400.00. Fuel sensor is sitting on top of the fuel filter/sender and is plugged into it!!! How can your agency allow mb to skirt covering such a closely related part in this safety investigation by the odi????