I bought my car used a couple of months ago. The last two times I filled my fuel tank I smell gas in my garage. When I only fill to 3/4 or less there's no gas smell. The smell will subside once my gas drops to 3/4 full. This was repeatable both times I filled my fuel tank. Please reference the federal safety agency action# pe12001.
2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 fuel system complaints
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Filled up my 2007 mercedes e350 on 1/4/14 and came home. I was awakened by a strong odor of gas smell. Went into the garage and was meet with even a stronger odor of gasoline. This is a dangerous situation due to the fact that my water heaters are located in my garage and I don't want to have an explosion due to the vapors. I have noticed multiple complaints on this issue and an investigation is being done. I just hope that no one is injured or killed before something is done to take care of this.
Gas leak when fueling causing gasoline fumes in the vehicle. Very dangerous!!
After fueling my car, gasoline smell became intolerably strong. I called the dealer and they told me that the 2007 e350 is known for leaks and I should bring it for a diagnostic check. The manufacturer according to the dealer is aware but no federal action has been mandated. Estimates could range from $1000 to $2000. Bummer.
Have been smelling gas when tank is filled; goes off after driving for a while. Came to dealer for another problem and was told about tank leak. This has been the problem for a while, but did not realize it is a tank leak.
After fueling car, there is a strong raw fuel smell that permeates the car. It will last for about 40 miles then will subside. If you have not driven sufficient mileage before parking, the smell can last for days, weeks and/or months. If the car happens to be parked on an incline, the fumes are strong enough to keep you out of the car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz e350. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the vehicle and onto the rear seat. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the entire fuel tank needed to be replaced. The contact did not call the manufacturer nor have the vehicle repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Every time I fill up my gas my garage smells of strong gas order. No visible gas leak and no smell in the car, just inside the garage.
My 2007 mercedes e350 has a fuel tank leak as determined by the mercedes dealership services dept. My extended warranty has expired just 2 weeks before the check engine appeared and that is why I brought it to the dealership. The dealer wants to charge me $2,700 for replacing the fuel tank. Reference the federal safety agency action number: pe12001.
There was a very strong fuel smell that began 8 months ago every time I parked the car in the garage. It was almost like someone spilled some gasoline on the floor. A month ago the check engine light came on and indicated a p0456 error code on the obdii reader. I brought it in for a smoke test to find the leak and the driver's side fuel sending unit was leaking. After it was replaced, the check engine light still came on. The mercedes dealership said the fuel tank itself was cracked on the top part of the fuel tank where the 'nipples' are that connect the hoses to the carbon canister. I noticed online on mercedes forums that this is a very common complaint and that there is a lawsuit against mercedes for such a common defect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes e350. When entering the vehicle, the contact stated the vehicle emitted a strong gasoline odor. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Hello, for several years there has been a strong odor of gasoline after re-fueling.
This is the second incident in 3 years involving my fuel tank! There is definitely a defect here!! The first time, I had my fuel tank replaced in 2010 (at 37,473 miles) because of a very strong odor of gasoline from inside the cabin of the vehicle after I would fill-up. This time I began to notice a very strong odor of gasoline from outside of the car, at the rear, left side of my vehicle, when it was parked in my garage. I took my car in for a regular service, and I was told that the mechanic also noticed a strong odor of gasoline from the rear left side of the vehicle. I have to take it back for further inspection. There is no fuel leaking onto the ground beneath the car, but there is clearly a leak somewhere. I searched online for recalls and came across this complaint.
My car smell of gas fumes when I fill up. Online research has shown me that many other mb owners have the same problem. The mb gas sending units are leaking under the back seat. There was a recall for 2003 to 2006 models but not 2007 although many 2007 models have the same problem. I have young children that I often take with me in this car and feel this is a major health and safety issue. This is their defect. Please help me to get mb to correct this problem as it is a safety and emissions issue and they are to blame. Thank you.
My car smell of gas fumes when I fill up until it empties to 3/4 full. Online research has shown me that many other mb owners have the same problem. The mb gas sending units are leaking under the back seat. There was a recall for 2003 to 2006 models but not 2007 although many 2007 models have the same problem. I went to mercedes-benz of beverly hills and they would not correct the problem. I told them I felt that this is an emissions problem and a defect by mb and I should not be held liable to pay for their defect. Please help me to get mb to correct this problem as it is a safety and emissions issue and they are to blame.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes e350. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, the contact smelled fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated the fuel unit and fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
Local car dealership service reported that our vehicle was leaking fuel. This conversation occurred through my wife (her car), via telephone, and when I asked "why" I received the answer "normal wear and tear." the service write-up indicates that both fuel senders required replacement, at a cost of approx. $1200, which was performed. I believe this is simply another instance where the fuel sending units on a mercedes e350 w211 chassis are leaking fuel, creating an extremely hazardous condition.
After filling up the vehicle, strong smell of gasoline odor inside and outside of vehicle. Also, the whole garage smells like gasoline. Did not see any leaks under the car or in the car.
Parked in garage. Every morning I would smell strong gas odor. Told by jackson automotive the gas tank was leaking. Asked them if gas tanks should go bad and they said no. They should last a lifetime. They charged me $1922.31 to replace and $41.08 for gas they put in new tank.
After filling up gas tank there is a strong odor of gas in the garage. This goes away after 50-100 miles on the tank of gas. I have not noticed any gas leaking on the garage, just the odor. It seems stronger on the driver side of the car. Odor recurs after each fill up.
After filling up the fuel tank noticed a very strong gas smell coming from the car. There were no visible leaks in the ground our under the car. Continued to drive car and as fuel level dropped the smell went away. Filled up for second time and smell was back again. Began research into the issue and discovered there were 533 officially reported complaints and a lot more un-reported. Spoke with [xxx] (service manager) and mercedes benz of plano texas and he informed me they are aware of this issue but will not provide any assistance. Nathan recommended I call the mercedes benz USA customer support number and discuss it with them. I did this as [xxx] requested and I was told by customer service that I need to have the mercedes dealer officially diagnose the gas smell issue before they could provide any assistance. Customer service recommended that I pay the dealer the $90 diagnostic fee and then submit the paperwork to customer service. Once that is complete mercedes benz USA would decide whether or not they were going to provide any assistance and fix the issue. (this process seems backwards) information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
This car has everlasting gasoline smell. This smell is very evident and persistent inside the closed spaces like the garage not to mention in and around the car, inside and out, pretty much all over the smell. The smell is so pungent that you can smell inside the moving car throughout the drive, regardless of the length or time of the drive, causing constant headache. The smell is even more poignant when the gas tank is filled full tank of gas, which causes even greater headache deterring the ability to drive!
After filling up the gas tank and parking it in the garage it gives off a terrible gas odor which gets more and more strong the longer the car is in the garage. Once the cars fuel tank empties somewhat it seems to not emit the gas odors while parked in the garage. I was told to reference action number pe12001.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz e350. The contact stated that after refueling, he could smell a strong gasoline smell inside and outside the cabin. The fumes were so strong that he and his children became violently ill. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the fuel pump and fuel line would need to be replaced due to a leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 110,000.
Shortly after we purchased the car on 3/13/2013 we noticed that after we filled up the car there was often the smell of gasoline. This never occured when the gas tank was not completely filled. After a number of times investigating this smell, our auto mechanic was finally able to determine that fuel was leaking from the center vent connection of the tank. The fuel tank was removed and they found theleak around the center vent hose connection. The fuel tank and seals were replaced on 8/30/13. Updated 9/24/13 *cn updated 12/05/13
Noticed a fuel smell in cabin of car and in closed garage. Very strong when recently filled up. Brought to dealer and they found leaking fuel pump assembly on drivers side. Required complete replacement of fuel system. Updated 9/19/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz e-350. The contact stated that whenever he refueled, there was a strong gasoline odor in the and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the fuel pump and a seal would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The failure and current mileage was 105,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz e350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, a strong odor of gasoline fumes emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed that there was an accumulation of fuel under the rear seats due to a fuel pump leak. In addition, the evap system was faulty. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer and they stated that the fuel tank and evap system would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.
Fuel odor noted for several weeks surrounding exterior of vehicle, esp. Adjacent to left rear wheel. No fuel puddling noted on ground. Eventually fuel odor was noted within interior of vehicle. Removal of rear seat bench revealed fuel leak, with fuel pooling noted at fuel pump located in well on upper left side of plastic saddle-style fuel tank. Based on fuel-induced discoloration of exterior of plastic pump assembly, leak had been present for some time. Fuel could be visualized leaking from top of delivery pump with fluid level sensor, when pump was energized. Installation of new style pump (211 470 41 94) eliminated problem.
I got in my car yesterday to drive it and the odor of gasoline was overwhelming. I took it to my mechanic who told me that one of the fuel pumps under my car had a faulty connection and, as a result, fumes were escaping into the car. The entire pump needs to be replaced to the tune of at least $800. He said the only reason he knew what was wrong, without even looking at the car, was because another client had the exact same issue. He agreed that it sounds like a defective part.
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