2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 19%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300, 19% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Strong smell of petrol in the mornings, seems to be under the hood. I inspected the fuel lines from the fuel tank to the engine underneath and could not find any drips or wetness. Did some research online. There was a recall on other models for this problem. I called mercedes customer service but there is not a recall for this on the 2017 mercedes E300”
NHTSA complaint #11389383, filed 2021-01, 70,000 miles“Low pressure fuel line needed replacing. This was due to a fuel smell in the cabin when cold. Mercedes indicated fuel lines are considered wear and tear and even though it was leaking , was not covered under pre owned warranty or recall. The fuel line appears cracked due to misinstallation vs rubber cracking due to age as one side was pristine and the other had a crack in it. This is noticeable at idle , when the car is cold and the heat is blowing.”
NHTSA complaint #11390248, filed 2021-01, 33,500 miles“I own a 2017 mercedes benz e-class. I'm starting to smell gasoline in the cabin and also outside of my vehicle. I tried entering my VIN number to see if any recalls. There is something listed for the smell of gas. Can someone help me regarding this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #11725111, filed 2026-03“It appears according to the technician that the entire fuel system has shorted out at once while I was driving down the road and my car died at once while nearly causing a wreck while losing all power steering and control.”
NHTSA complaint #11419930, filed 2021-06“Vehicle emits a strong odor of gasoline when cold. It was mainly noticeable on the outside of the car at first, but now when I turn on the air inside the car (not on AC mode), I started smelling the odor of gas in the cabin. I have taken the car for possible repairs, but am told on two separate occasions by an independent service center that the odor can not be duplicated. There are recalls for the same issue on different models, but as of yet, not on this particular year model. …”
NHTSA complaint #11438807, filed 2021-10Related recalls
- 16V758000Oct 19, 2016Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2017 E300 Sedan and E300 Sedan 4Matic vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to June 30…Covers: Mercedes-Benz E300 2017
Related service bulletins
- 11014402Feb 21, 2025Complaint Customer-perceived problem: • Fuel gauge reading implausible • MIL ON (market-dependent) N118/3 Fault codes in control units FSCM_GEN4/5/6 • For these fault codes, the…
- 11013179Jan 24, 2025Complaint Customer-perceived problem: • Fuel gauge reading implausible • MIL ON (market-dependent) N118/3 Fault codes in control units FSCM_GEN4/5/6 • For these fault codes, the…
- 11031586Aug 20, 2021This NCU replaces the prior NCU issued on July 30, 2021 and includes an additional population (33) of certain MY 2018 Baumusters covered under this extended warranty.
- 10205814Aug 11, 2021Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300
37 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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