I own a 2007 Mercedes Benz C230 and have a fuel smell that is overpowering especially after fueling up. Has a recall been issued for this ongoing problem with many owners" can this catch on fire???"

- Hazleton, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes Benz C230. The contact stated that gasoline fumes were emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 69,000.

- Tampa, FL, USA

Fuel smell in passenger compartment, most noticeable at drivers position, can also smell at left side engine area.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

Every time I filled up the gas tank I would smell gas in the cabin and outside of the vehicle. It has been like this for two years. My car has very low mileage and it drives fine. I keep forgetting to tell the dealership the issues when I bring it in for maintenance. There is definitely an issues with the gas tank. It is getting worst as time goes by.

- Monterey Park, CA, USA

Every time I filled up on gas I would smell gas inside the cabin. I then proceeded to investigate into why I was smelling gas. I looked between the tire and the fender on the car on the driver side and noticed that there was a wet spot on top of the plastic under cover guard. At that point I took out the back seat and opened the access panel on the driver side and it was at that point I noticed fuel leaking. I then opened the passenger side and noticed the same thing, fuel leaking. Now that I know why I was smelling fuel I replaced the seals on both sides hoping that was going to fix the problem. I then went to the gas station filled up again to see if replacing the gaskets did the job. When I got home I opened both panels and noticed that I was still leaking fuel. As I looked hard at the pumps, sensor and leveler I noticed that the plastic electrical connecters that were molded to the top of the lids was no good and seeping out fuel. At that point I replaced both sides. I spent roughly around $550. I know it I had the dealer do it, it would have been double that. For a vehicle only being 5 years old it should not have these kind of problem with it. I am glad that I have mechanic skills to do things like this.

- Carrollton, TX, USA

I filled up my gas tank and immediately could smell a strong gas odor on the drivers side rear area inside the cabin(the gas filler nozzle is located on the passenger side). I had to take it to the dealer on 2 occasions until it was repaired, my fear is this will be recurring.

- Dallas, TX, USA

Car will not go over 20 miles after stopping. I have to pull over put the car in park and restart. The car will run fine for awhile and a day or so later, the problem returns. This is extremely unsafe when your in traffic. I'm so afraid I'm going to get hit from behind trying to get off the road. I have been to 3 mechanics and told they cannot fix the problem due the theft deterrent on the car. I have an appointment at Mercedes on Friday and have been told it will be approx. $2000 to replace the plate in the transmission. Something needs to be done.

- Fairhope, AL, USA

I was driving the car on 01-04-2013 in traffic the car stalled almost causing an acident. And on 01-06-2013 the car stalled again on a busy street near my house again almost causing an acident.I purchased the car from penske Mercedes Benz of West covina on 08-03-2012.I was told that the car was in perfect condition.and that it had been serviced.now I'm afraid to drive the because of having an acident.and also they did not tell me that the car had been on recall for this problem. And now they don't want too fix the car. Can you please get this problem resolved.thank you and have-A-great day.

- Hesperia, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes Benz C230. The contact stated that gasoline fuel fumes were emitted in and around the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the vehicle had a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the sending unit was cracked and as a result, the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to cover ten percent of the repair costs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 107,000.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

Strong smell of gas from left rear side of vehicle indicates fuel sending unit is leaking.

- Kennesaw, GA, USA

Strong smell of gas on left side due to fuel sending unit/cracked housing.

- Kennesaw, GA, USA

All 4 cam shaft sensors failed at the same time.

- Richmond, CA, USA

After filling the fuel tank, a very strong odor of raw gasoline coming from rear of car. The strongest smell coming from drivers side rear wheel well, no visible leaks detected. The smell is getting worse after each fill-up. Replaced the gas cap, no change in condition. Contacted the dealer from where car was purchased and inquired about similar complaints and fixes because another of my family has the same model with similar miles and has the very same problem, the dealer was unaware of any issues with this model. Because the car is out of warranty, will need to find a repair facility to solve and correct this issue before something catastrophic happens. Also found in research that this same issue has been found in other Mercedes models of the same model year.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

Leaking fuel pump seals (located over the drivers side rear wheel). Caused extreme fuel odor and danger of fire in closed garage. M/B would not warranty/$1,000+ repair costs.

- Irving, TX, USA

I bought the car June 2011 and since then, I have periodically had this problem. From a stop, the car will not accelerate. It feels like it is stuck in a higher gear. Or, the opposite happens. I will accelerate, and the car will not change from second to third gear. I have to pull over and restart the engine, and then it works. I have seen numerous complaints online from other owners that they have the same problem.

- Broomfeild, CO, USA