Other Fuel System Tank Filling/charging problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz E500

When filling the car with gasoline to a full tank, there is a strong smell of fuel that is very strong the next day. I have read in forums that this is a common problem with this model and that mb knows about this but is not doing anything about it. Is there a class action law suit on this matter? I bought this vehicle used. Am I protected under emissions laws or not?.

After filling the gas tank, I parked the car in my attached garage the next day the gas fumes were so strong inside my basement that I called my plumber, thinking I had a gas leak from the furnace. Then I went into my garage, and the gas smell was overwhelming. When I took the vehicle to Mercedes Benz, they did a diagnostic and determined the fuel sensor was bad, along with cracked inner tank module. I had to replace all the associated parts (cable harness, auxiliary pump, bracket, seal ring, etc. Parts: $710. 13 and labor: $496. 80 = 1206. 93. This issue should be reviewed as a manufacturer defect. I've had many automobiles, and never did I have this headache. And I certainly would not expect this from this car. Mercedes benze needs to own up to these defaults!!! additionally, my battery died at the same time - another parts: $284. 05, labor: $207. 00.

About a year ago I started noticing a strong gas smell after filling my tank. I recently decided to research it and found that this is a widespread and commonly known problem with the e series w211 mercedes cars and a serious design flaw with the fuel sending unit/gas tank. My daughter drives this car now, and I have serious concerns for her inhaling carcinogenic fumes while using it. I would like to know what resolution can be achieved with mb USA concerning this matter. I see that at class action lawsuit was submitted but don't see the outcome. That was in 2012.

I have a 2004 mercedes E500 and after filling the car with gas I began to notice the strong smell of gasoline coming from the vehicle after leaving it parked in my garage. As the vehicle was driven and the fuel fell below 1/2 tank the smell got less and less. However, I just filled the tank again the smell is stronger than before.

Reference NHTSA action number: pe12001. There is a distinct fuel smell after filling up the tank. Do not smell inside vehicle but do smell after the car is put away inside garage. No sign of leakage under the car (puddling or drips). Goes away after fuel tank is less than full. There is no smell if you only fill to 3/4.

After filling my car with fuel, I have notice a strong odor of gas fumes in my garage and inside my car. But I don't see any leaks on the floor. After the gas tank drops to 3/4 of a tank, the smell of fumes goes away. This has been going on for several months. Also, the gas gauge isn't accurate. I found out, this is a typical problem with the e class 2003-2008. I believe this is a safety issue and that mercedes should repair it ASAP. Thanks.

Very strong odor of gasoline especially after filling gas tank. Tank is not topped off at filling and a few days after filling the odor is gone. Reappears every time tank is filled. No visible leak under vehicle.

Vehicle has a strong smell of fuel after filling the tank. The dealer replaced the fuel pump support on 02/05/2013 but the problem was not solved. The dealer replaced the fuel tank on 03/01/2013. This appeared to solve the problem. The total cost of the repairs was $381. 41 + $ 807. 35 = $1,188. 76.

After filling my car with fuel, I have notice a strong odor of gas fumes in my garage which smells throughout my entire home and inside my car. But I don't see any leaks on the floor. After the gas tank drops to 3/4 of a tank, the smell of fumes goes away. This has been going on for a very long time. I believe this is a safety issue and that mercedes should repair it ASAP. Thanks. Also the fuel cap sensor constantly stays blinking as if there is something wrong with the connection to the fuel tank opening, every time I re fuel. I have even had the fuel cap replaced with a new one and the sensor in the car still comes on every day.

There is a strong fuel smell in the vehicle after filling up gas tank. Mercedes benz dealer found the issue associated to left side fuel sending unit, which seem to be a recurrent issue with this model in mercedes. Dealer requires $875. 34 to fix the issue. I have contacted mbusa to see if they can help with this repair. In 2008 there was a voluntary recall #2008-020001,on some e and cls class for 03-06 vehicles, however I was told my car VIN is not part of this recall. Web forums of Mercedes Benz owners are filled with same complaint for all e class models with chassis w211. Please investigate this issue. I understand there is an open NHTSA case pe12-001 that may be related to my complaint. Thank you for your prompt attention. This is my second mercedes w211 model vehicle with the same issue.

I own 2004 mercedes E500 4matic one day after filling gas tank with fuel notice strong smell came from driver rear side of the car. I drove to my garage and investigate this problem. The sending fuel unit located under rear seat drivers side has a crack from which fuel leaking out. Called to Mercedes Benz of USA several times, but they refused fix this problem. This is the serious safety issue.

After filling my car with gas a strong odor of gasoline is present. You smell the odor from both inside and outside of the car. After the gas goes below about 3/4 of a tank the smell is no longer present. I have read several online complaints of other owners of this vehicle having the same issues.