2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 219about this part
- Share
- 55%of 400 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,450miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 219 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350, 55% of the 400 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,450 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I smell a heavy fuel odor coming from the rear of the vehicle when I fill the fuel tank to 100%. Called mercedes and they told me that my issue is not covered under the recall even though I see that they have indeed had a recall out for this very issue. From what I have found online, my car should be covered under the recall for 15 years with unlimited miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10972276, filed 2017-04, 118,000 miles“Vehicle often smells of gas fume. This problem has occurred intermittently since I first owned the car in 2012. It is very severe sometimes . I was unable to determine the source of the problem until the fuel pump began to malfunction and I took the car to a mechanic who informed that this was a known issue with this particular model vehicle. Updated 09/14/15”
NHTSA complaint #10745683, filed 2015-08, 75,000 miles“When I fill up the gas tank and start driving I can smell gas inside of vehicle, I looked under car and the rear drivers side is wet and smells like gas. Kind of scared that the car might start on fire. What can I do? Is there a recall? I have never had this happen on any vehicle I owned before. What will happen if I get in a accident?”
NHTSA complaint #10689683, filed 2015-02, 110,565 miles“Filled up gas tank monday evening and parked in garage.I woke upto very strong smell of gas-fumes in my garage .took it to auto repair shop I go to.written diagnosis given.tech found fuel sender on the driver side to be cracked leaking fuel.tech recommended replacing fuel tank assembly.vehicle not safe to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10763262, filed 2015-09, 145,630 miles“After filling fuel tank and parking car in garage, a strong gasoline smell filled the garage and house. Had to remove car from garage. This happens if I fill the tank. I do not overfill. If I don't fill the tank I don't have this problem. After driving the car around 50 miles the smell goes away.”
NHTSA complaint #10671148, filed 2015-01, 169,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10219252Aug 19, 2022In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz AG (âMBAGâ), the…
- 10215214Jun 9, 2022In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz AG (âMBAGâ), the…
- 11031595Jan 10, 2015In our continuing efforts to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has decided to extend the warranty for certain fuel tank components in…
- 11031732Jan 9, 2015In our continuing efforts to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has decided to extend the warranty for certain fuel tank components in…
- 10016670May 1, 2009Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. This may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain…
- 10025554Mar 1, 2008Mercedes benz service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Check fuel filter module assembly and repair or replace if necessary. Models 211 and 219 amg. Model…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 3 | 23% |
| 2020 | 2 | 25% |
| 2017 | 2 | 29% |
| 2016 | 4 | 8% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 36 | 13% |
| 2013 | 11 | 7% |
| 2012 | 35 | 16% |
| 2011 | 32 | 14% |
| 2010 | 20 | 11% |
| 2009 | 33 | 52% |
| 2008 | 86 | 50% |
| 2007 | 253 | 72% |
| 2006 | 219 | 55% |
| 2005 | 5 | 33% |
| 2004 | 9 | 90% |
| 2003 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350
54 complaintsEngine
50 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350
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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