2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 Fuel System Problems
Owners filed 20 Fuel System complaints for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350, about 11% of that year's 183 total complaints. Most describe a persistent gasoline odor from the rear of the car, with failures reported at a median 80,000 miles. NHTSA lists no related recall for this year.
- Fuel System complaints
- 20
- 11% of 183 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 183
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 80,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report a strong gasoline odor coming from the rear of the car, near the fuel tank area under the rear seat, occurring whether the car is parked or moving.
- Several describe the odor as strongest after filling the tank to full and fading as the fuel level drops.
- Some owners found visible wet fuel residue or leaks around the fuel tank, sending unit, or fuel pump seals under the rear seat.
- One owner reported a complete loss of engine power and stalling on the freeway, traced to the fuel transfer pump between the two tank sections.
- Multiple owners noted that Mercedes-Benz recalled the fuel odor issue on the 2009 and later model years but not on the 2010 E350, and asked why their year was excluded.
- One owner reported the smell persisted even after replacing the fuel filter and seal-retaining ring components.
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 common are fuel system complaints on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350?
- NHTSA lists 20 Fuel System complaints for the 2010 E350, about 11% of the 183 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 fuel system?
- No. NHTSA lists no related recall for the 2010 model year, though owners note that the 2009 and later E350 years received one for similar fuel odor problems.
- What fuel system problem do 2010 E350 owners report most?
- Most describe a persistent gasoline odor coming from the rear of the car, especially after filling the tank, sometimes with visible fuel residue near the tank or fuel pump seals.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems appear on the 2010 E350?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 80,000 miles.
- Have fuel system complaints led to crashes or fires on the 2010 E350?
- No. NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these fuel system complaints.