2009 Mercedes-Benz E350: fuel leak

Filed Jul 14, 2022 · Fuel system · 147,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-350. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and coming to a complete stop, the vehicle started sputtering and stalled. The contact pushed the vehicle to the side of the roadway. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The contact towed the vehicle to her residence five days later. The contact used an OBD reader to determine that the failure was associated with the fuel system. The contact replaced the fuel relay and fuses, fuel pump and fuel filter herself; however, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer and diagnosed with a fuel leak. The contact was informed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under an unknown recall because the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

Filed Apr 4, 2022 · Fuel system · CA

This vehicle has a very profound strong gas smell inside and out of the car. Upon further research, it has been notably stated that this particular vehicle model from years 2003-2009 had the same common issue that when refueling and topping off at full tank capacity, there is a fuel leakage seeping from the top of the gas tank which sits underneath of the back passenger seat. Apparently there is a health hazard recall listed upon this vehicle for this issue but when I called my local mercedes benz dealer they said that there was no recall with this issue and refused to acknowledge the problem. But in fact there are many videos of evidence online illustrating and showing other same vehicle owners addressing the fuel tank leakage from within underneath the back passenger seat, and there is also many written testimonials cases stating the existance of the same issue. I really do hope this issue gets addressed asap for which i do fear for my family's safety and mine. Thank you in advance for your time!

Filed Feb 16, 2021 · Fuel system · 128,000 miles · SC

When I was filling up the fuel completely, I had a smell of fuel from the back when I parked the car, so I tracked the car and found the fuel drops coming down from the left side in the back, so I stopped the car and took it home and I checked the transmitter unit in the back seat as a mechanical engineer, and I found fuel leaking from the top of the transmitter unit, when I asked about this problem, I found that there is a 15-year guarantee on this subject and I added some evidence that supports the problem, including some customer complaints, and a response to them by the maintenance department im living in saudi arabia and for contact me +[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 7, 2021 · Fuel system · 128 miles · CA

When I was filling up the fuel completely, I had a smell of fuel from the back when I parked the car, so I tracked the car and found the fuel drops coming down from the left side in the back, so I stopped the car and took it home and I checked the transmitter unit in the back seat as a mechanical engineer, and I found fuel leaking from the top of the transmitter unit, when I asked about this problem, I found that there is a 15-year guarantee on this subject

Filed Feb 9, 2017 · Fuel system · TX

Gas leaks from gas tank when I fill it up. I can only fill 2/3 of tank to avoid odor. I heard about extended warranty for this problem but benz dealer said my car is not covered because it is made of different material than one that is covered.

Filed May 15, 2016 · Fuel system · 107,500 miles · TX

Gas is leaking from gas tank after running over a pot on highway. State farm insurance company said it is on investigation for leaking gas for my car model and so, they won't cover it. Although plastic gas tank is already on recall, metal tank for my car is not. A dealer refused to fix under recall. Now I am driving with leaking gas.

Filed Nov 18, 2013 · Fuel system · 79,000 miles · CA

Strong odor of gasoline fumes from car, especially after refueling. Fume smell goes away as tank level goes down. Brought car to fletcher jones motor cars in newport beach, ca, and they reported a high gas tank fuel leak, with gasoline building up in body behind rear driver's seat. This happens to be where my 8-year old son sits in the car - on top of explosive gasoline. Mercedes benz denies there is any problem with the e350 fuel tank, even though there are numerous reported problems.