2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 fuel system problems

Filed Apr 14, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · KY

Smell gasoline on driver side. Can’t fill tank up or the smell is unbearable. Gas consumption is high. Engine light is on , suspension make a lot of noise, and ticking on driver side.

Filed Mar 7, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

Smell gasoline when tank get filled up. Engine light is on , suspension make a lot of noise , power steering pump also

Filed Dec 28, 2023 · Fuel system · FL

This is in regard to E350 2010. Gas smell after tank fill up (only when full). Fuel pump cover on the driver side under the back seat. The tank cover (plastic) breaks and leaks. Similar problem was noted on previous models (2009) and recall was issued. [XXX] Very hazardous (Flammable and combustible) and the dealer stated that it is a common problem. I removed the back seat and is gasoline leaking and accumulating above the cover. Similar problem occurred on the cover on the right side and was replaced. The plastic cover on both sides breaks and leaks gasoline into the car. Should be recalled and replaced. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Nov 15, 2023 · Fuel system · 94,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350W. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she smelled a gasoline odor within the interior of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel filter flange. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V557000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 94,000.

Filed Jun 11, 2022 · Fuel system · TX

Very strong exterior exhaust odor, like gasoline, consistent and always prevalent but more so when fuel is at half or above. Afraid may spark if near open flame

Filed Dec 6, 2020 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · CA

Strong fuel vapor odor from vehicle when more than 3/4 full. Residue on top of fuel system components under rear seats. Still present after replacing fuel filter, plastic seal-retaining ring and both seals. Recall for fuel system issued one model year prior and one model year after.

Filed Aug 30, 2020 · Fuel system · TX

There is a strong fuel smell after we fill up gas. The smell is strong enough that we cannot put the car in garage because of the fumes entering the house when we open the garage door.

Filed May 19, 2020 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · CA

Many of us e class owners experience fuel smell coming from top of fuel pump under rear seat. Many complaints on various blogs about this fuel smell leak issue. Dangerous! Obviously plastic gasket and sealing issues! Very prevalent!

Filed May 4, 2020 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · CA

Have a fuel leak from passenger side sending unit. Seems like it is cracked. I cannot fill the tank or a massive leak.

Filed Nov 27, 2019 · Fuel system · TX

Fuel odor after refueling to full tank, gas odor only when outside of car. No gas odor after fuel level has dropped about 1/8th (7/8th still in tank). Can vissibly see fuel on outside of gas tank (wet and strong gas odor) when looking at fuel tank via rear passenger wheel well.