2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350: fuel pump failure

Filed Jan 3, 2023 · Fuel system · TX

Gas leak when filling tank with fuel. Last year I had fuel pump replacement Smells like gas in my garage and I noticed leak This is not good

Filed May 27, 2022 · Fuel system · TX

When my child was riding in the same car with me, my car suddenly died due to all fuel leaked out. Our car ran out of gas because all fuel were leaked. We can smell gas inside the cabin. Initially I thought car died because we ran out of the gas. After receiving 2 gallon gasoline from the tow truck, we saw dripping gasoline from the bottom of the car when the car engine is on. I am glad it did not happen to me on the highway or there was no fire sparkles near by. My car is only 110K miles with no accident record. I do not expect a car has a defective hazard like this. People could be killed. We took the car to the dealership. Fuel Pump Assembly 221-470-17-90-28 and Fuel Filter Unit221-470-17-90-28 will be replaced. Benz has recalled 2011 model. I have news below, " The specific models are the 2011-2012 C300, GLK350, E350, S400 Hybrid, S550, S63 AMG, CL550 and CL63 AMG, but only those built from April 18, 2011, through July 12, 2011. Mercedes says there are some 5,800 vehicles affected by the latest recall in the U.S. the unit may crack when operated in high temperatures. This may cause fuel to leak, which could then cause a fire." My question is, why my 2010 model was not recalled? They were using same parts. If my car's parts has the defect, which caused "fuel to leak, which could then cause a fi re." for just under 110K miles, why the federal safety agency does not do anything to prevent this happen? If you search "Fuel leaking benz" , you will see tons of consumer complains. I could have ended up die if I was not lucky. Fuel pump is a critical part, it should not drip gasoline. Can you force Benz to take action before people died?

Filed Oct 7, 2021 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated that fuel was present leaking from the rear passenger’s side of the vehicle onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Sep 18, 2021 · Fuel system · NC

Two fuel tank leaks that are a fire hazard. First one was around fuel pump, cracks in plastic flange. Had repaired with a sealant. Recently another leak around the filler tube. Leak around passenger side rear wheel when filling tank. Strong smell of gasoline if not completely filled to cause leak. I would think a dangerous fire hazard. I see recalls for other year models, but not 2010, even though basically identical.

Filed Jul 21, 2021 · Fuel system · NY

String gas smell from under the car, found the fuel pump cover cracked and seal faulty

Filed Oct 23, 2019 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz glk350. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle. The contact stated that the odor was more prevalent after refueling the vehicle. The contact removed the rear seat of the vehicle and noticed a fuel leak around the fuel tank and both fuel pumps. There was also evidence of a fuel leak underneath the vehicle after refueling. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Aug 30, 2018 · Fuel system · 91,574 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz glk350. While filling up the fuel tank, fuel leaked out. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that either the fuel pump or the tank was cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,574.

Filed May 29, 2018 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz glk350. While the vehicle was stationary, fuel spilled from the fuel pump into the cabin of the vehicle under the front driver and passenger seats. Mercedes-benz of fort washington (404 pennsylvania ave, fort washington, pa 19034) was made aware of the failure and stated that the fuel pump and relays needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Sep 6, 2012 · Engine · 18,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes glk350. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, all of the lights on the instrument panel illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The dealer was notified. Several days later the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the starter and fuel pump needed to be replaced. Also, the electrical system was upgraded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who decided to dispatch an engineer to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 18,000.