2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 30%of 127 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris, 30% of the 127 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,500 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 gas smell in the mornings after it sits overnight in my garage, especially on cold nights. It gets triggered when we open a door and the air starts circulating (before car is turned on). It started last winter and is happening still. I'm getting a little light-headed some mornings, especially when I can't open the windows (like when it's raining)”
NHTSA complaint #11150262, filed 2018-11, 26,000 miles“Vehicle not running, sat outside overnight in my driveway, temperatures in the 30sf, strong smell of gasoline around the vehicle happened more than once. The date and mileage are approximations. I can't remember the precise dates. It was this past winter. It was only after reading of others with the same problem that I decided to file a report”
NHTSA complaint #11104437, filed 2018-06, 19,000 miles“The vehicle has a strong smell of gas. I took it for a service at mercedes benz and they said there was fuel leaking. I still have no update on my vehicle after a week of leaving my car at their shop. No one has called me to follow up on my car.”
NHTSA complaint #11133599, filed 2018-10, 12,000 miles“There is a mild to strong odor of raw gasoline when I start the car in the morning. It seams stronger when the temperature is cold . I have done a cursory search and have found this complaint from other Metris owners as well as other mb models”
NHTSA complaint #11155162, filed 2018-11, 30,000 miles“There is a strong gasoline odor under hood after vehicle is operated in cold weather (under ~45f). I cannot reproduce the problem in my city due to weather being too warm.”
NHTSA complaint #11114577, filed 2018-07, 62,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V837000Nov 29, 2018Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The fuel hose in the engine compartment may leak at the lower…Covers: Mercedes-Benz Metris 2016–2017
Related service bulletins
- 11034416Jun 3, 2026OM642 DPF Filter Cracked or Broken Complaint Vehicle will not start or exhibits noisy exhaust. Check Engine Lamp (CEL) is on. Multiple control unit communication and system…
- 11033163May 7, 2026Check engine light on and FC P146264 stored in engine and fuel pump control units Complaint Check engine light active and FC P146264 Temp. and pressure sensor B4/15 is stored in…
- 11014726Feb 12, 2025Complaint Fault code P06DA00 is found current or stored in engine control unit. Check engine light may be activated. Cause Various causes Remedy Up to Model year 2018: Fault code…
- 10205440Nov 3, 2021Update Fuel System Control Unit
- 10151997Aug 21, 2018Complaint of Fuel Odor with Model 447 with M274 Engine
- 10205186Apr 6, 2018Update document with remedy. Newly released purge valve.
- 10128744Mar 28, 201616TS7 Reman Diesel Particulate Filter Serial Number
- 10128811Jul 24, 201414TS19 DD Platform High Pressure Fuel Lines
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris
22 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsTires
15 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsLane departure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris
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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