2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Fuel System Problems

Strong smell of fuel from the rear wheel well areas, especially after a fill. I have been searching the recalls and found a 15V-792 / 2015110006 Recall Summary as well as a 15V-792 / 2015110006 Recall Solution. Please advise if this is of safety concern and the dealer should address this concern. [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, fuel was leaking from near the fuel tank. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,905.

Fuel smell in the rear of the car, it was checked by a indepent mechanic and the tank is leaking fuel. They said is the Fuel filter which is usually faulty in this model. It seems the car can catch fire according to the mechanig. No warnings of the leaking in the dashboard, only the strong smell.

The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle with a fuel tank leak. The contact was informed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V792000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was unknown.

I had a sudden smell of fuel when I looked outside the vehicle I noticed a leak under driver side back seat area under vehicle

The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in the garage, there was an abnormal fuel odor outside the vehicle. The contact stated that there were no signs of a fuel leaked on the garage floor. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic, and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V792000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was referred by the manufacturer to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed a fuel odor coming from the exterior of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the fuel odor was around the exterior of the vehicle while the vehicle was parked. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a fuel odor perforating through the interior of the vehicle. The driver later reported feeling ill which she attributed to the fuel odor in the vehicle and determined to discontinue driving the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who was able to smell the fuel odor but was unable to provide a diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to another independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel pump. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V792000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 147,000.

I have a 2014 E350 Coupe. It has a major fuel leak that is immensely dangerous and could cause immediate harm/death if I did not remove the seat and inspect the fuel line. There is a recall on the 4 door model for reference. 15V-792 / 2015110006 Recall Summary A fitting that joins the fuel hose and fuel feed line may develop a leak or completely disconnect. This can cause a fire hazard, fuel odor and potentially stall the engine while operating the vehicle. The fuel line fitting connecting the fuel hose and fuel feed line may be flared improperly, causing a possible leak or disconnection of the fuel line. Dealers will install the correct fuel line free of charge to resolve the concern. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2014 E350 and E350 4Matic sedans manufactured June 4, 2014, to July 9, 2014. The affected vehicles were built with a fuel feed line that has a single flare fitting instead of a double flare fitting.

The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated on several occasions when the vehicle was turned off, the contact became aware of an abnormally strong gasoline odor. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that unknown parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,950.

Fuel Leakage from the top of the Fuel Tank, leaking underneath the back seat. I'm told there was a past campaign to fix these issues in the Sedan Mercedes Benz E350. The problem was found by the fumes in my garage where I park the vehicle. My smoke and carbon monoxide alarm kept going off inside my house, and I had to call the fire department to help me identify where the fumes were coming from. No warning lamps or messages on the vehicle are present. When I called the dealership they told me there hasn't been a recall on the vehicles. I have had a diagnostic with the dealership.

The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated there was a fuel burning odor emitting from the vehicle when in the vehicle was parked. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer and diagnosed with a fuel leak coming from the fuel tank. The contact was informed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a gasoline odor inside the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was confirmed that the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V792000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside and outside of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of gasoline. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the failure persisted. Upon investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V088000 (STRUCTURE). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Purchased and installed OEM diesel fuel filter made by Mann part WK820/17 or 171103 on [XXX] and drove for 9500 miles. On [XXX] I checked fuel filter as I could smell diesel fuel near the car for the last 2 weeks. Fuel filter heating element/H2O sensor was cracked and seeping fuel once fuel pump was turned on. Unit is available for inspection Safety issue-leaking fuel No inspection by police, manufacturer. I did contact RM EUROPEAN Auto Parts in Colorado who sold the part and am waiting to hear back. No warning lamps or CEL illuminated, only the smell of fuel with top of filter and engine coated in diesel fuel. (Tried to upload photos but "Upload Files" button just goes blank.) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). The contact stated the fuel appears to be leaking from the electrical heating element. possibly where the rubber has split open.

My Cars Fuel Sender/Pump unit is leaking and it was diagnosed by Mercedes-Benz of chandler. I will attach report for same. they have given estimate for 1800 to repair it. this is common problem across multiple Mercedes vehicles and they have done recall on other models on this but they have excluded my model. since the Problem is generic to many mercedez vehicles they should honor this in safety recall. please see this article about this recall on other models. they have highlighted to me that its a safety issue as there is strong fuel odor from car on this. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle. The contact was informed by his wife of the failure, but recently the fuel odor had become more prominent. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed about a fuel leak. The fuel tank access underneath the rear seat had leaked fuel into the interior and exterior of the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

I notice a strong smell of gas inside my vehicle immensing from the back seat area of my car.and it's stronger everytime bi fill up the gas cap is placed back correctly and no top off ever

On my way to work lady Tuesday 11/1/22 just a few blocks from my AT&T office I started smelling fuel. I thought it was an lad car next to me. Looking at the rear mirror I noticed a line of fuel following me. By the time I pulled a side and shut down the vehicle I lost the full tank. The vehicle was towed and is still at Mercedes Benz of Plano, Plano, TX. The tech said the orings had gone bad and the hose deteriorated. It seems very similar to this recall https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2014-mercedes-benz-e350-recalled-for-fuel-line-problem.html I called Mercedes USA and opened CASE [XXX]. No reply yet. Fortunate the car didn’t catch on fire or someone thrower a cigarette while I was driving they downtown. Leaking fuel should not happen INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Fuel smell really strong & a huge fuel leak started on 6/20/2022. The fuel smell was so strong inside the the car I couldn't stay in it. It started leaking before I fueled up my vehicle. Wen to the back of the car and notice a huge puddle of gas. I didn't know anything about this recall until today. I've owed the car for three years. I hope that Mercedes will fix this issue. Very dangerous.