Mercedes Benz CLS550 fuel problems
14 complaint narratives mention fuel terms.
Key facts
62 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
66,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 to 2009 model years. Data snapshot: . 46 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Fuel system concerns evidence
14 of 62 complaints match this topic (22.6%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10400684 · 2011-05-12 (May 12, 2011)
2007 MERCEDES BENZ CLS-550, FUEL SYSTEM LEAK, 24,272 MILES, TOWED TO DEALER, DEALER CLAIMED THAT FUEL SENDER CAP WAS VERY LOOSE, DEALER REPLACED GASKET FOR FUEL SENDER. FOURTEEN DAYS AFTER, REFILLED CAR WITH GASOLINE, HAD A FUEL LEAK AGAIN, DROVE TO LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, MECHANIC FOUND FUEL LEAKING FROM FUEL SENDER HOUSING THE PLASTIC PLUG USED TO MOUNT PRESSURE SENSOR FOR EVAP. SYSTEM, NEEDS REPLACEMENT OF FUEL SENDER. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 24,272 miles reported. Look up ODI 10400684 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10468843 · 2012-08-01 (August 1, 2012)
WHEN II FILL MY GAS TANK I SMELL GAS FUMES IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE SMELL IS COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. I HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED BY A MERCEDES MECHANIC WHO IS A FRIEND OF MINE AND HE SAID IT IS THE FUEL SENDING UNIT. HE PULLED OUT MY SEAT AND THEIR WAS A PUDDLE OF GAS ON TOP OF THE UNIT. WHEN I FILL MY TANK TO UNDER 3/4 THERE IS NO SMELL. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE AND APPARENTLY THERE IS AN ON GOING INVESTIGATION BY NHTSA REGARDING THE E SERIES MERCEDES WHICH HAS THIS PROBLEM. THE CLS 550 IS ON THE …
Owner-reported narrative. 28,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10468843 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10511269 · 2013-05-09 (May 9, 2013)
FILLED THE GAS TANK. I DROVE 2 MILES TO MY HOUSE, AND PARKED THE CAR IN THE GARAGE. FUEL STARTED LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK DIRECTLY BEHIND THE LEFT REAR WHEEL. THE FUEL FUMES FILLED MY HOUSE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 56,836 miles reported. Look up ODI 10511269 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10515297 · 2013-06-05 (June 5, 2013)
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. READS P0456 EVAP SMALL LEAK DETECTED. AFTER FILLING GAS TANK FULL OR ANYTHING OVER 3/4 FULL. STRONG GAS FUMES SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CAR. CHECKED TOP OF FUEL PUMP UNDER REAR DRIVER'S SEAT. FUEL WAS PUDDLED ON TOP OF THIS UNIT. (I HAVE PICTURES IF NEEDED) REPLACED FUEL PUMP SEAL RING AND GAS CAP WITH NEW PARTS. PROBLEM HAS CAME BACK WITH MORE CHECK ENGINE CODES AND STRONG GAS SMELL/FUMES INSIDE CAR. I BELIEVE E-CLASS 03-06 HAVE SAME SAFETY ISSUES, AND HOPE MY 07 CLS550 WILL BE INCLUDED IN A POSSIBLE RECALL, ETC.…
Owner-reported narrative. 61,585 miles reported. Look up ODI 10515297 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10637119 · 2014-09-17 (September 17, 2014)
I STARTED TO NOTICE A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE AND AROUND MY CAR. THIS OCCURRED SOON AFTER FILLING UP MY GAS TANK. I LOOKED AROUND MY CAR TO SEE IF I COULD DETECT ANY LEAKING, OR PUDDLING UNDERNEATH MY CAR BUT DIDN'T NOTICE MANY DRIPS. THE STRENGTH OF THE SMELL DECREASED AS I DROVE AND AS THE GAS TANK LEVEL DECREASED. THE NEXT TIME I FILLED UP MY GAS TANK THE SMELL CAME BACK AND WAS VERY STRONG. ANYONE WHO RODE IN THE CAR WITH ME INCLUDING MY WIFE AND OUR SON, WOULD COMMENT ON THE SMELL. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I REALIZED THAT MANY OTH…
Owner-reported narrative. 72,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10637119 at NHTSA ↗