2003 Mercedes Benz E500: fuel leak

Filed Jul 22, 2020 · Fuel system · 117,000 miles · FL

While the vehicle was on the highway the car lost power. Pulled over for visual inspection, noticed the fuel was leaking rapidly. Immediately shut off the car. Had vehicle towed to local mercedes benz dealership. Dealer verified the tank was leaking.

Filed Oct 13, 2015 · Fuel system · 96,000 miles · CA

Shortly after filling the fuel tank, I smell gas fumes towards the back of the car behind drive side outside. There is no fuel leaks that drop on the car and also there is not fuel leaks under the hood of the engine neither.

Filed Feb 24, 2015 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · NC

This vehicle has a very strong gasoline smell after I fill the tank. This smell is concentrated on the driver side by the rear wheel. I do not have the money to repair or diagnose the vehicle. Although, mercedes has issued an extended warranty to 15 years unlimited miles for "covered fuel tank components". The mercedes dealerships are not able to tell me what the severity or the specific reason for my fuel leak/smell without paying a large diagnostic fee/ w no guarantee of warrantied service. I would like them to share specific information about this problem with me without charging diagnostic fee.

Filed Aug 25, 2014 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · GA

Gas smell when the tank is full. Gas leak from fuel tank.

Filed Aug 4, 2014 · Fuel system · 152,000 miles · AR

Fuel leaks and fuel fumes in cabin.

Filed Apr 15, 2014 · Fuel system · 62,000 miles · CA

Dear sir or madam, I consistently smell gas leak from my car. [xxx] 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Feb 15, 2014 · Fuel system · 82,171 miles · NC

Reference the federal safety agency action number: pe12001 after filling vehicle gas tank, vehicle has a very strong fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle. Fuel is leaking around sending unit at gas tank, and after speaking with other vehicle owners, this is a common problem. Due to the leak, vehicle cannot be kept in the garage until fuel level reaches 3/4 tank. Also, the smell is so bad inside the vehicle after fill up, it is dangerous to drive.

Filed Nov 12, 2013 · Fuel system · NV

We purchased this vehicle in may of 2012. We had to have the canister replaced in the vehicle ($1000), and after that repair, we were told that the fuel vapor valve needed to be replaced. We brought it into mercedes when they replaced the sbc brake system due to a recall and were told that the fuel vapor valve wasn't affecting anything, so we didn't need to repair it. We brought the vehicle for a smog check so we could renew our registration in july of 2013 and it failed due to the check engine light being on. The engine light is on due to the fuel vapor valve being open. We cannot get the engine light to go off, so we cannot pass a smog check. We also cannot fill it up all the way because strong fumes fill up the garage and gas leaks out. We were looking up an issue with the battery on google on 11/10/2013 and come across a class action lawsuit with mercedes benz about this issue. We were never informed about the problem that they were having with this car. We would like for them to repair our vehicle so we will feel safe driving it.

Filed Apr 25, 2013 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz e500. The contact stated that while parked, there was a strong fuel odor around the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 100,000. *tr ...updated 07-29-13 *bf the consumer stated the fuel leak was located right under the rear passenger seat on the driver's side. The dealer replaced the fuel sender unit.

Filed Feb 20, 2013 · Fuel system · 81,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz e500. The contact stated that while parked, there was a strong gasoline fuel odor around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that fuel was leaking from a fracture at the top of the fuel tank. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.

Filed Dec 6, 2012 · Fuel system · 103,000 miles · CA

Very strong fuel odor at driver's side rear wheel well after filling fuel tank. No leaking fuel detected. Odor so strong that I am not able to leave the vehicle in the garage due to safety concerns.

Filed Sep 18, 2012 · Fuel system · 85,000 miles · AZ

As reported by many mercedes owners, our mercedes e500 has begun the dreaded leaking fuel pump and sending unit. Upon lifting the backseat and tank covers gas is pooling and leaking all over the top of the tank and onto the ground from these assemblies. These part appears defective and not suited to be overlooked by ntsb. Unfortunately my dealer stated there is not a formal recall yet on these parts, but has heard about the problem many times. What does concern me is there was a recall on the e55 model, but in doing the research just as many e500 owners out there are experiencing the same problems. Please give this high consideration for a recall or further investigation. The well being of owners and drivers is not worth the risk and financial obligations that may occur from a recall. Thank you for your time.