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)
2010 Mercedes-Benz E350: gas smell in the cabin
13 of the 184 complaints about the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
What owners say
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
Gas smell on the driver side back panel when the car is full of fuel. The car is stationary.
Fuel smell is strong while standing behind and the left side of the vehicle. The same smell exists whether the tank is empty or full.
Strong gasoline smell emits from the car after filling up with gas.
Gas leak smell coming from driver side rear of the car. Car only has 40,000 miles. I believe my car has the same problem as with other mercedes class action lawsuit "2003-09 mercedes-benz e-class, 2006-11 cls-class fuel odor". Please reopen the investigation to include e350 2010 model as well.
The vehicle emit a fuel odor from the rear. This is due to fuel leaks coming from the gas tank assembly. Mercedes benz had these issue from 2003 to 2009 e class. My car make is 2010- e350 having the above problem besides takata air bag. What are my options? The dealer doesn't care of the issue. Will benz resolve the issue ?
My car is emitting a strong gasoline odor near the rear of the car and this whether the car is stationary or in motion.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350?
13 of 184 owner complaints about the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 (7%) 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 2010 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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