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!
2009 Mercedes-Benz E350: gas smell in the cabin
19 of the 65 complaints about the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 29%
- typical mileage
- 99,971
- recalls
- 0
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while driving immediately after refueling, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that they were unable to assist. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.
I’m smelling gas fumes inside and outside of the car. I heard there was a 15 yr warranty on E Class with this issue.
Serious smell of gasoline during and after refuelling. Occurs while stationary.
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).
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
Gasoline odor is noticed when fuel is added to the fuel tank. It is very noticeable when car is parked in the garage for over 5 minutes after a recent fuel fill. The odor is very strong and has caused household members to have headaches. I am forced to park the car outside due to this odor. I also noticed gasoline spilling on the floor near the fuel tank area.
I am having an issue with my e350 (09), every time I fill up my tank I can smell the gas. I don't smell it inside the car but outside the car and it is strong. It is really strong that you thought the gas spilled. Once the gas goes down to like 3/4 of a tank the odor will be gone. I tried tracing where the gas odor is coming from and I think it is under the fender on the rear driver side.
When filling up gas tank to full, strong gas odor is smelled around the car. Not sure if it is leaking from within the car or outside. Odor was smelled when stationary, I do not leave windows down while driving.
The inside cabin of my 2009 mercedes benz e-350 consistently smells like gasoline. My garage always smells like gasoline is emitting from the vehicle.
Gasoline odor when fill up gas tank, and it stay smell gas odor badly until gas tank drop to 3/4. This is common issue as stated in reference tsb no. P-47-10-63. I called mb at at 800‑367‑6372 but they refuse to fix my car under extended warranty
I contactedthe dealership regarding my fuel pump issue. The dealership informed me that it was not one of the covered VIN's with the fuel pump issues. It has strong smell of gas when filling up and does not run smooth . It has not started once when turned on. I was informed by my mechanic of the warranty on the defective fuel pump/filter. Why wasn't my VIN included in the extended warranty? Were their changes made to the parts? How was my car excluded from the warranty process?
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Questions about the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350?
19 of 65 owner complaints about the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 (29%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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