2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 20 Fuel System complaints for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350, 11% of that year's 180 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 80,000. No related recall is listed for this model year despite similar complaints on neighboring years.
- Fuel System complaints
- 20
- 11% of 180
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 80,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners describe a strong gasoline odor near the rear of the car, both when parked and while driving.
- Several report the smell only occurs when the tank is filled close to full, fading once the fuel level drops.
- Multiple complaints point to fuel seeping or visibly wetting the tank area near the rear passenger wheel well or under the rear seat.
- One owner reported a sudden loss of engine power and stalling on the freeway, tied to the dual-section fuel tank and its internal transfer pump.
- Some owners found cracked sending units or worn plastic gaskets and seals around the fuel pump under the rear seat.
- Several complaints note the fuel odor persisted even after replacing the fuel filter, seal-retaining ring, and both seals.
When 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 5, 2014, latest Apr 14, 2025.
Fuel System recalls for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by E350 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 have?
- NHTSA lists 20 Fuel System complaints for the 2010 E350, making up 11% of the 180 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 fuel system?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2010 E350's fuel system, though several owners note that recalls exist for the model year before and after.
- At what mileage do 2010 E350 fuel system problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 80,000 miles.
- Did the fuel system issues cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows zero crashes and zero fires linked to these fuel system complaints for the 2010 E350.
- What is the most common fuel system complaint on the 2010 E350?
- Most owners describe a strong gasoline odor near the rear of the vehicle, especially when the tank is filled close to full.