general problems of the 2011 Mercedes Benz GLK350

I noticed fuel / gas smell from my vehicle. I looked up cause for this type of occurrence. I was referred to a recall bulletin for this particular cause - recall campaign #2013020002. My vehicle (VIN #) is not on the recall list. Both mb dealerships in my area state I would have to cover the cost to replace the fuel filter flange. I am certain the fuel filter flange is defective and should be listed in the recall. I pulled up the rear seat and removed the cover to expose the fuel filter flange. There was gasoline on top of the fuel filter flange. (I have documented with pictures).

When we fill up the SUV with gas, there is a very strong odor of gas outside of the passenger door & some odor "inside the SUV. We looked online motortrend. Com said certain 2011-2012 mb clk 350 4matic are being recalled for a potential fuel leak caused by a crack in the fuel filter flange, Dec 15, 2012. ' we stopped by mbenz of lynnwood, wa and spoke garrett, a service rep. Garrett said that this was not a safety issue and we can continue to safely drive the SUV. We disagreed! we are very concerned because we believe there is a safety issue, our SUV has a crack fuel line could catch on fire while we are driving and potentially anyone around us could be affected. We did not get a malfunction or error message.

Vaporized gasoline fuel odor emanating from the back seat area due to fuel filter flange crack.

I'm having the same issues as described in recall no. 12v557000. However when I called mercedes they mentioned that my VIN wasn't part of that recall. I don't understand how can that be when my car is 2011-2012 Glk350 model as described in recall and I smell gas, can see gas leaking and the flange where my fuel filter is cracked as well as the flange to the fuel pump side. This car as well as many other mercedes have two separate flanges that are prone to crack and not just the fuel filter side but the fuel pump side as well. There's many forums where they all have complained about this issue. If you can smell gas, there's obviously fuel vapors leaking and not to the mentioned the physical leak that is landing everywhere you drive. This is a serious fire hazard and is extremely harmful to my kids and passengers.

Fuel/propulsion system - there is a gas leaking from somewhere above the gas tank. I did not have this fixed yet because I see a recall for this but my VIN wasn't included in the initial recall. There are 17 other complaints on here for the same issue but we haven't been included in the recall as of today 1/2/2023. The recall that fixed other 2011 glk 350s is NHTSA campaign number: 12v557000 (fuel system, gasoline). My car is available for inspection upon request. I am very afraid of a fire because the tray underneath the car on the passenger side is full of gas & the tray is right over the exhaust. I stuck a large cotton swab in the tray to soak up the liquid & since it smelled like gas I tried to light it. It caught on fire immediately. This is definitely a safety hazard as it can ignite if a spark or lit cigarette would happen to bounce up in there. Yes it is unlikely but I have seen stranger things. The tray holds a large amount of gas and is directly under the gas tank. The check engine light came on and the diagnostic machine says fuel evap control system leak. A mechanic looked at the leak after taking the rear passenger tire off and finding the gas pooling in that tray. Odometer reads 145,000.

The fuel tank flange cracked. After refill the tank, the fuel smell is in the cabin, and fuel leak out under the seat.

Fuel leaking from top of the fuel tank.

I noticed the smell of fuel coming from my vehicle, specifically when I top off at the gas station. This is dangerous as fuel can combust if ignited. I took the vehicle to be service, to find out about the fuel odor and was advised of the NHTSA recall. Upon researching I see that although the NHTSA recall #12v557000 specifically covers this issue, when entering my VIN, the recall does not appear for my specific vehicle, which is a 2011 glk-350. It appears there are several affected vehicles not included in the recall. This is a failure on behalf of Mercedes Benz as it is simple to conclude that the issue includes more vehicles than initially recalled. These vehicles need to be included as well.

After a fuel fill-up, I smell fuel inside the cabin and outside by the gas tank opening. This causes a constant stress. . . , what if there is a fire? I heard and read so many similar complains and concerns. This should constitute for a recall. What is the responsibility of NHTSA to the consumer's safety.

I have two recalls for my vehicle and mercedes has made no effort to contact me regarding repairs since 2011. I have take my vehicle in for service mutliple times and the recalls has not been repaired.

When I fill up my 2011 glk 350 with gas I have a very strong raw gas smell from the vehicle. It is so bad that I am afraid it will cause a fire inside my garage. It goes away as the fuel is run out of the vehicle. I check with mercedes and with my VIN # it was not on a recall list however many other glk 350 were on a recall list for the same problem. It is recall 12v557000. I feel mercedes should cover all 2011 glk 350 for this issue as it is a definite safety issue with raw gas leaking. It was also in a bulletin sent to dealers about this issue. Nhtsa id 10059568. It is a leaking fuel filter flange. It is also a very dangerous problem!! the fix for it is replace the fuel filter flange and plastic pump also normally at a cost of $1200. 00 at the dealer. Mercedes needs to recall all 2011-2012 glk 350 for this issue in my opinion.

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Mercedes Benz Glk350. The contact stated that the service engine light began to illuminate on the vehicle upon start. The contact had a neighbor inspect the vehicle and a diagnostic code showed that there was a fuel leak on her vehicle. The contact stated that there was a recall on the vehicle for the fuel system under NHTSA campaign number: 12v557000(fuel system, gasoline). The contact had associated her fuel leak with the recall. The contact left a message with a dealer(mercedes-benz of ontario 3787 e guasti rd, ontario, CA 91761 909-212-8400) and had been waiting for a call back. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure; however, she was informed that due to her vehicle not being included in the recall, they would not be able to offer assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 160,000. Jo.

Smells like gas, seems to be a small fuel leak.

I've been smelling gas an fumes field about 3 months and noticed thatlayely ive been losing gas and mileage at first I thought it just be over flow but it's gotten worse. Im now having trouble getting my car into tht right gear I can only think that my gas and transmission is faultering somehow though I haven't taken it in due to money issues at this time. My steering column and handling seems out of alignment column feels shaken and faulty and difficult to handle at times at others times.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz Glk350. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside and outside of the vehicle after refueling. Additionally, while driving, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that there was an abnormal odor in the garage after the vehicle was parked. The contact stated that there was no evidence of a fuel leak under the vehicle. Mercedes-benz of el paso, mercedes-benz building, 1122 airway blvd, el paso, TX 79925, (915)613-1694, was contacted by phone and informed of the failure. An appointment was scheduled to have the vehicle diagnosed which was still pending. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.