I smelled gasoline in my car didn’t think of anything . Till today when i pumped gas it smelled very strong got home parked my car i notice a leak i look closer under and it’s leaking gas .just got this car 2 months ago There was a safety recall about this issue back in 2013 and I was not sure if this issue was corrected before on my vehicle and think this needs to be recalled again. Please investigate
2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350: fuel leak
5 of the 167 complaints about the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Fuel leak by model year
What owners say
My 2012 GLK350 leaking gas from under the rear right passenger seat, where the gas cap located. we fill up gas when we came back to home and park in the garage gas smell was very strong We thought may be because of spill some gas while Pumping. Next day gas smell was still strong inside of garage. I found gas leaking from under the rear right passenger seat. gas was dripping on the plastic cover Panel. I started google to find out what is the problem. Then I found the federal safety agency recall document #12V‑557 regarding this problem, the Document specifically indicate and explained about faulty fuel filter flange might crack to leak gas fuel.it stated certain Model Year 2011-2012 GLK350.So I went House of import MB dealer service advisor [XXX] inspected car briefly then he checked MB recall status of my car. he said my car gas leak problem is not on recall list So they can't not repair under recall program. But he said there is another program that may cover it. I was confused and very upset . because there recall is exactly same as my problem I didn't understand why my car was not included on recall . they are going to inspect my car to see find out what is problem first. I like to report to the federal safety agency let you know my was leaking gas just like other recall Let you included in recall list Thankyou very much sincerely yours [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel underneath the rear-end of the vehicle. The failure occurred intermittently; however, the leak was now more frequent. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V557000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
The glk smells like gas any time it's fueled up. I never top it off because if I do, it leaks fuel until I get down to 3/4 of a tank. I took it in to get looked at and the dealership warranty dept. Told me my VIN number was not one of the ones affected by the sameexat type of fuel leak as others in the recall! I am sorry that I ever bought this vehicle, I will never buy mercedes-benz again1
Since new the glk would smell like gas any time you fueled up. I never topped it off because the dealer told me that may be a reason you smell the fuel. I took it in to get looked at an they told me it's common it's just the evap system working. That's fine but after a few years anytime I filled up I noticed it would start leaking onto my garage floor. I took it in to the dealer and they told me it's out of warranty by a month an this would cost over a thousand to get fixed. I told them I read that a lot of mb are getting recalled due to the fuel leak. And they told me mine is not one of them. It's so frustrating to buy a car brand new an have fuel leaking out of ur gas tank. I have to fill up to 3/4 of the tank to keep it from leaking. I've been doing that for almost 2 years now.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S400, S550, S550 4Matic, S63 AMG, C300, C300 4Matic, E350, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, CL550 4Matic, and CL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from April 18, 2011, through July 12, 2011. Due to an irregularity stemming from the molding process of the fuel filter flange, the fuel filter flange may crack when operated in high temperatures.
- Risk
- If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.
- Remedy
- Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge. The recall campaign is expected to begin in February 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1‑800‑367‑6372.
Recall number 12V557000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350?
5 of 167 owner complaints about the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 (3%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 2010.
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There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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