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Should I worry about Mercedes-Benz fuel leak and fuel pump recalls?
Two distinct failures run through Mercedes-Benz's gasoline fuel recalls. The first is leaks on the vans: fuel line clamps can loosen on 2019-2020 Sprinters, the upper and lower fuel hose connections can be insecure on 2017-2022 Metris vans, and 2019 Sprinter VS30 platform 907 vans may have an open port on the fuel delivery module that lets fuel onto the road. The Sprinter clamp and Metris hose recalls are rated critical because a fuel leak can lead to a fire. The second failure is the fuel pump shutting down and cutting drive power, and it reaches much further: two recalls sweep in 2021-2024 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, AMG GT, GLC, GLE, GLS and G-Class models, AMG C43, C63 S, E53, G63, GLC43 and GLC63 among them.
Warning signs to watch for
- A smell of gasoline around the van, in the engine bay, or after parking.
- Wet fuel or a puddle under the vehicle, or a fuel trail on the pavement.
- Fuel level dropping faster than your driving explains.
- Sudden loss of drive power — the vehicle will not accelerate or move out of traffic.
- The fuel pump shutdown is described as a shutdown, with no warning stated in the notices.
Is it safe to keep driving?
None of these five recalls carries an official stop-driving or park-outside order, but the leak recalls come with a plain condition: if you smell gasoline in a Metris, the notice says stop driving and have the van towed rather than driving it in. The Sprinter clamp and fuel delivery module recalls call for prompt attention, not parking. For the fuel pump recalls on C-Class, E-Class, GLC, G-Class and the rest, you may keep driving, but a shutdown in traffic is a real crash risk, so schedule promptly.
What the free repair involves
The leak recalls are inspect-and-secure jobs: dealers check the Sprinter fuel hose clamp connections and tighten or replace components as needed, inspect and repair the Metris fuel hose connections and replace clamps or hose as necessary, and install a closure onto the open nozzle on the Sprinter fuel delivery module. The fuel pump recalls are a straight replacement of the pump. All work is free of charge.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 2 |
| high | 3 |
Models affected most
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-21 | Mercedes-Benz fuel pump can quit and cut power | high |
| 2023-06-26 | Mercedes-Benz fuel pump can fail and cause power loss | high |
| 2022-03-08 | Mercedes-Benz Metris fuel hoses can leak and catch fire | critical |
| 2020-09-29 | Mercedes Sprinter vans: loose fuel line clamps can leak | critical |
| 2020-08-04 | Mercedes Sprinter fuel pump may leak fuel onto road | high |
Common questions
I smell gasoline in my Metris. What should I do right now?
Stop driving and have the van towed to a dealer rather than driving it in. A fuel leak can lead to a fire. Dealers inspect and repair the fuel hose connections and replace clamps and hose at no charge.
Why did my fuel pump recall letter take so long to arrive?
MBUSA mailed fuel pump notification letters in phases — February 23, April 19, June 28 and August 2024 — well after the recalls were filed in June and December 2023. If nothing arrived, call MBUSA at 1-800-367-6372.
Which Mercedes models are covered by the fuel pump recalls?
The two recalls cover 2021-2024 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, AMG GT, GLC, GLE, GLS and G-Class vehicles, including AMG C43, C63 S, E53, G63, GLC43 and GLC63. MBUSA's recall report lists specific vehicle details.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.