2004 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E55
9 recalls — 129 complaints — 62 TSBs
24V874000
Nov 19, 2024
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Consequence
A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this reca... Read more
24V874000
Nov 19, 2024
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Consequence
A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this reca... Read more
24V874000
Nov 19, 2024
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Consequence
A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this reca... Read more
24V874000
Nov 19, 2024
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Consequence
A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this reca... Read more
22V954000
Dec 23, 2022
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Consequence
A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2... Read more
22V954000
Dec 23, 2022
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Consequence
A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2... Read more
22V954000
Dec 23, 2022
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Consequence
A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2... Read more
22V954000
Dec 23, 2022
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Consequence
A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2... Read more
19V918000
Dec 20, 2019
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/... Read more
Consequence
A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
Complaint Statistics
129 total complaints
2 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 62 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 43 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 7 |
| SUSPENSION | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
SEAT BELTS
Jan 25, 2023
Incident date: Jan 25, 2018
The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the suspension of the vehicle lowered intermittently. A message advising to stop the vehicle due to low air ride suspension was displayed. The contact stated that the air ride suspension would no longe... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 25, 2023
Incident date: Jan 25, 2018
The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the suspension of the vehicle lowered intermittently. A message advising to stop the vehicle due to low air ride suspension was displayed. The contact stated that the air ride suspension would no longe... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 20, 2021
Incident date: Sep 6, 2021
The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E55. The contact stated that upon placing fuel into the gas tank, a strong gasoline odor began to emit from the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact removed the rear seat and saw that fuel had leaked from the fuel pumps. The contact reached out to the manufactu... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 7, 2021
Incident date: May 11, 2020
When the vehicle is has a full tank of gas, there are heavy fumes of gasoline in the interior of the car. It appears to be the fuel pumps that are underneath the rear seats, leaking fuel on top, next to the the wiring. It is a hazard for fumes and possibly a fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 13, 2020
Incident date: Oct 2, 2020
STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN THE BACK OF THE CAR AFTER FILLING UP THE TANK. DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED THAT THE TANK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS ISSUE WAS COVERED AT SOME POINT BUT WAS NEVER DONE TO THIS SPECIFIC CAR VRTC-DCD-3206. I PURCHASED THE CAR A FEW WEEKS AGO AND WAS TOLD BY MB THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER R... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 3, 2020
Incident date: Aug 3, 2020
GAS LEAK, THERE A STRONG GAS SMELL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 11, 2020
Incident date: May 22, 2020
SMELL OF STRONG GAS ODOR. RECALL EXPIRED LESS THEN ONE YEAR AGO SO MERCEDES WONT FIX IT. WHY IS THERE A CUT OFF DATE TO A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION? *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 24, 2020
Incident date: Mar 17, 2020
VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR WHEN HALF TANK OR MORE OF GAS. CANNOT PARK IN GARAGE OR WILL SMELL ENTIRE GARAGE WITH FUEL ODOR. ALSO HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH MY PREVIOUS CAR WHICH WAS A 2004 MERCEDES E500.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 27, 2019
Incident date: Jun 12, 2019
STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. CHECK ENGINE CAME ON AND GAVE ME A CODE P0456. PLESSE ADVISE!
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 6, 2019
Incident date: Apr 21, 2018
TAKATA RECALL OK I BOUGHT MY WIFE THE 04 E55 AMG MERCEDES ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO SHORTLY AFTER BUYING THE CAR WE STARTED TO NOTICE A FAINT FUEL SMELL OCCASIONALLY, SO WITHIN THE PAST THE THREE YEARS THE FUEL SMELL HAS GOTTEN SIGNIFICANTLY WORSE AND WORSE ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR CAUSING MY WIFE TO NOT... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 16, 2018
Incident date: Feb 23, 2018
2004 E55, I AM SMELLING A LARGE ODOR OF FUEL IN THE CABIN AND OUTSIDE OF CAR. GAS CONSUMPTION HAS DROPPED SIGNIFICANTLY AND FEEL OF CAR HA DROPPED. DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING CAR WITH FAMILY. I SMELL THE FUMES IN THE MOTION AND NOT IN MOTION.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 16, 2018
Incident date: Feb 23, 2018
2004 E55, I AM SMELLING A LARGE ODOR OF FUEL IN THE CABIN AND OUTSIDE OF CAR. GAS CONSUMPTION HAS DROPPED SIGNIFICANTLY AND FEEL OF CAR HA DROPPED. DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING CAR WITH FAMILY. I SMELL THE FUMES IN THE MOTION AND NOT IN MOTION.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 10, 2017
Incident date: Aug 26, 2017
EVERY TIME I FILL THE GAS TANK. IT STARTS SMELLING LIKE GAS INSIDE THE VEHICLE SPECIALLY IN THE REAR. AND EVEN WHEN YOU APPROACH THE CAR FROM BEHIND YOU CAN SMELL THE GAS ODOR. IF I CAN BE HELPED HERE WITH THIS SITUATION. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY CAR WITH A FULL TANK.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 29, 2016
Incident date: Aug 1, 2016
I HAVE GAS FUMES INSIDE THE CAR. I CHECK THE PUMP SENDER , AND I FOUND ELECTRICAL PROBLEM IN THE CONNECTOR FOR THE PUMPS. SEE PICTURE. THIS ISSUE COULD CREATE ELECTRICAL SPARK AND YOUR CAR COULD BE ON FIRE! BIG ISSUE CHECK YOUR VEHICLE. THE DESIGN OF THE CONNECTOR ARE UNDER HEAT CAPACITY. AND THAT T... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 29, 2016
Incident date: Aug 1, 2016
I HAVE GAS FUMES INSIDE THE CAR. I CHECK THE PUMP SENDER , AND I FOUND ELECTRICAL PROBLEM IN THE CONNECTOR FOR THE PUMPS. SEE PICTURE. THIS ISSUE COULD CREATE ELECTRICAL SPARK AND YOUR CAR COULD BE ON FIRE! BIG ISSUE CHECK YOUR VEHICLE. THE DESIGN OF THE CONNECTOR ARE UNDER HEAT CAPACITY. AND THAT T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 8, 2016
Incident date: Aug 7, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E55. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, THE BRAKES FAILED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT IT WAS A KNOWN FAILURE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF TH... Read more
SEATS
May 29, 2016
Incident date: May 27, 2016
THE FUEL SMELL IS CONSTANT AND SO STRONG IT BURNS YOUR EYES. FUEL IS LEAKING INTO THE CAR AND DAMAGING THE REAR SEATS, DISCOLORATION IS EVIDENT FROM THE LEAKING FUEL ON THE LEATHER. A SIMPLE TOWEL LEFT WILL STINK LIKE GASOLINE OVER A MATTER OF MINUTES WHEN LEFT IN THE BACK SEAT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 29, 2016
Incident date: May 27, 2016
THE FUEL SMELL IS CONSTANT AND SO STRONG IT BURNS YOUR EYES. FUEL IS LEAKING INTO THE CAR AND DAMAGING THE REAR SEATS, DISCOLORATION IS EVIDENT FROM THE LEAKING FUEL ON THE LEATHER. A SIMPLE TOWEL LEFT WILL STINK LIKE GASOLINE OVER A MATTER OF MINUTES WHEN LEFT IN THE BACK SEAT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 24, 2016
Incident date: Feb 23, 2016
NOTICED FUEL SMELL WHEN FILLING TANK MORE THAN HALF WAY. INVESTIGATED TO FIND POOLING FUEL ON TOP OF FUEL PUMP / SENDER ASSEMBLY BENEATH REAR SEAT.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 23, 2015
Incident date: Dec 2, 2015
SMELLS OF FUEL BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR WHEN THE CAR IS 3/4 OR FULL TANK.. (FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT).
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 24, 2015
Incident date: Sep 2, 2015
THE SMELL OF FUEL IS COMING FROM MY CAR WHEN IT IS STATIONARY OR IN MOTION. THE SMELL OF SO OVERWHELMING THAT I CAN SMELL IT EVEN BEFORE ENTERING THE VEHICLE.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 6, 2015
Incident date: Feb 23, 2015
I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM PURE MOTORS IN SACRAMENTO CA. WITH A EMPTY FUEL TANK. I TOOK TO A GAS STATION LESS THAN A QUARTER MILE FROM THE DEALER. I FILLED IT UP AND MY WIFE DROVE IT HOME ABOUT 15 MILES AWAY FROM THE DEALERSHIP. SHE PULLED UP IN THE DRIVEWAY AND TOLD ME HOW BAD THE GAS ODER WAS AND THAT... Read more
WHEELS
Mar 13, 2015
Incident date: Mar 6, 2015
WHEN I WAS PARKING MY CAR I LOST FULL CONTROL OF MY FRONT BRAKES AND HIT MY FRONT BUMPER TO THE POLE TO AVOID A NEAR MISS WITH A PEDESTRIAN. AFTER THE INCIDENT, I PRESSED ON MY BRAKES AND THERE WAS NOT PRESSURE, MEANING I COULD PRESS THE BRAKES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR WOULD BE NOT STOP... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 13, 2015
Incident date: Mar 6, 2015
WHEN I WAS PARKING MY CAR I LOST FULL CONTROL OF MY FRONT BRAKES AND HIT MY FRONT BUMPER TO THE POLE TO AVOID A NEAR MISS WITH A PEDESTRIAN. AFTER THE INCIDENT, I PRESSED ON MY BRAKES AND THERE WAS NOT PRESSURE, MEANING I COULD PRESS THE BRAKES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR WOULD BE NOT STOP... Read more
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 18, 2015
Incident date: Feb 18, 2015
MY FUEL TANK HAS DEVELOPED A LEAK WHERE I CAN SMELL FUEL BOTH OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE AFTER FILLING THE TANK ALL THE WAY. THE ODOR IS VERY PRONOUNCED AND I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE IF THIS MUCH FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE TANK. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP CONFIRMED A LEAK FROM... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 22, 2015
Incident date: Apr 17, 2013
GAS SMELL IN CAR SO WENT TO SHOP FOR INSPECTION. FOUND GAS TANK WOULD NOT HOLD VACUUM AND THAT IT WAS LEAKING WITH GAS POOLING AROUND TANK BELOW REAR SEAT. I UNDERSTAND THERE MAY BE A CLASS ACTION SUIT REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT HOW TO RECOVER THE OVER $4000 IN EXPENSES TO REP... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 8, 2015
Incident date: Nov 12, 2014
A STRONG SMELL OF GAS WAS IN THE CAR. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE TANKS AND EMITTERS. GAS HAD GOTTEN IN THE SEATS AS WELL AND THEY HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE SMELL WAS SO STRONG THAT IT MADE ME AND WIFE SICK. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 30, 2014
Incident date: Dec 18, 2014
AFTER FILLING UP CAR AT GAS STATION STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE CAR. WHILE CAR WAS IN DRIVEWAY I NOTICED GAS LEAKING FROM REAR DRIVER SIDE. I LOOKED UNDER DRIVER REAR SEAT THERE WAS A POOL OF FUEL AROUND THE CROWN OF THE FUEL PUMPS. *JS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 13, 2014
Incident date: Dec 9, 2014
NOTICED STRONG FUEL SMELL IN GARAGE AFTER A FILL UP. I AM A MECHANIC SO REMOVED REAR SEAT TO INSPECT FUEL PUMPS, FOUND THE PASSENGER SIDE FUEL PUMP LEAKING QUITE A BIT OF FUEL THROUGH THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR BECAUSE HOUSING WAS MELTING AROUND THE ELECTRICAL PINS ALLOWING FUEL TO POOL UP ON TOP OF T... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 7, 2014
Incident date: Dec 1, 2013
A FEW WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E55 I NOTICED AN OCCASIONAL FUEL SMELL FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE. OVER THE PAST YEAR IT HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE, FUEL APPEARS TO BE POOLING ON TOP OF THE FUEL TANK DIRECTLY UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR SEAT WHERE THE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 2, 2014
Incident date: Nov 19, 2013
I FILLED THE CAR WITH FUEL AND DROVE IT HOME AND PARKED IT IN THE GARAGE. THE NEXT MORNING WHEN I WENT INTO THE GARAGE THERE WAS A VERY STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE FUMES. THE FUMES WERE NOT IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, BUT RATHER, OUTSIDE THE CAR. AFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR A WHILE AND USING ABOUT 1/... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 23, 2014
Incident date: Nov 22, 2014
I HAVE A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E55 AMG ,I'M THE SECOND OWNER OF THE CAR BOUGHT IT ON DECEMBER 2012 WITH ODOMETER READING 118,000 DURING THAT TIME.I HARDLY USED THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE I HAVE COUPLE OF DAILY DRIVER CAR. COUPLE OF MONTH AGO I SMELLS A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE THE CAR AND ENGINE CHECK WAS ON... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 17, 2014
Incident date: Nov 17, 2014
FUEL TANK/SENDING UNITS ARE LEAKING BADLY ON TOP OF TANK AND SEEPING RAW FUEL AND HEAVY FUMES INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THIS IS A HORRIBLE SAFETY RISK AND I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS BECOMING A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE WITH SUCH A LARGE AMOUNT OF FUEL SOAKING ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 5, 2014
Incident date: Oct 15, 2014
I OWN A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E55. I AM REPORTING A VERY STRONG GAS ODOR IN THE CABIN, AS WELL AS THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE ESPECIALLY AFTER FUELING THE VEHICLE. THE APPROPRIATE RECALL WAS DONE ON MY CAR IN 2008 AND THE SAME PARTS ARE FAILING. THE SMELL OF GAS IN THE CABIN IS OVERWHELMING!!! SOMETHIN... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 31, 2014
Incident date: Sep 15, 2014
AFTER FILLING THE GAS TACK - I STARTED SMELLING FUEL IN THE GARAGE. I DIDN'T SEE A GAS LEAK ON THE FLOOR BUT THE SMELL OF FUEL WAS VERY STRONG. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF THE NEXT MONTH. IT WOULD GO AWAY AFTER 2-3 GALLONS OF FUEL WERE BURNT OFF. I BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFECT I... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 30, 2014
Incident date: Oct 29, 2014
EVAP CODE - P0456. FUEL SENDER LEAK. FAULTY FUEL PUMP/GAS TANK LEAK. STRONG FUEL SMELL COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE AS WELL AS GASOLINE POOLING UNDER VEHICLE. HEAVILY FUMED CABIN AS WELL. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 7, 2014
Incident date: Jun 12, 2013
PURCHASED PRE-OWNED CAR ON DATE ABOVE. AFTER FILLING GAS TANK FUMES ARE APPARENT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE VEHICLE. AFTER USING APPROX. 10%- 20% OF FUEL ODORS ARE GONE. SO I USUALLY FILL THE TANK ONLY PART WAY. THIS TEMPORARILY PREVENTS THE PROBLEM. WHEN FAMILY MEMBERS DRIVE THE CAR, THEY DO FORGET NOT TO ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 16, 2014
Incident date: Sep 14, 2014
STRONG SMELL OF FUEL COMING FROM UNDER VEHICLE. NO GAS LEAKS VISIBLE. SHORTLY AFTER FILLING UP THE GAS TANK (I DO NOT "TOP OFF") I THOUGHT I SPILLED GASOLINE ON MY PANTS. TURNS OUT THE FUEL SENDER UNITS MAY BE LEAKING. THERE IS A LAWSUIT AGAINST MBUSA REGARDING THIS. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 14, 2014
Incident date: May 1, 2013
THE FUEL SENDING UNITS UNDER THE BACK SEAT WERE LEAKING FUEL DIRECTLY INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE FLOOR MATS WERE SOAKED WITH GASOLINE AND THE FOAM INSULATION UNDER THE REAR SEAT, AND THE FOAM IN THE REAR SEAT SOAKED UP GASOLINE FROM THE LEAKING FUEL SENDING UNITS. THE SENDING UNITS WERE R... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 10, 2014
Incident date: Aug 9, 2014
I SMELLED GAS INSIDE THE CABIN WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR ON 8/9/2014. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I SMELLED THIS IN THE CAR. I LOOKED ONLINE TO SEE IF ANYONE HAD REPORTED THIS PROBLEM AND FOUND MANY POSTINGS POINTING TO THIS RECALL PETITION. HTTP://MBWORLD.ORG/FORUMS/W211-AMG/363759-URGENT-NOTICE-03-06... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 10, 2014
Incident date: Aug 9, 2014
I SMELLED GAS INSIDE THE CABIN WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR ON 8/9/2014. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I SMELLED THIS IN THE CAR. I LOOKED ONLINE TO SEE IF ANYONE HAD REPORTED THIS PROBLEM AND FOUND MANY POSTINGS POINTING TO THIS RECALL PETITION. HTTP://MBWORLD.ORG/FORUMS/W211-AMG/363759-URGENT-NOTICE-03-06... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jun 6, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2012
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON. POTENT FUEL SMELL PRESENT WHEN GAS TANK FILLED ABOVE 3/4. FUMES ARE NOXIOUS AND PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. BURNING PLASTIC-LIKE SCENT ALSO FREQUENT EVEN WHEN TANK NOT FILLED ABOVE 3/4. VEHICLE MAY VIBRATE OR HESITATE WHILE MOVING, MAY JERK UNEXPECTEDLY FORWARD WHEN ST... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 6, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2012
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON. POTENT FUEL SMELL PRESENT WHEN GAS TANK FILLED ABOVE 3/4. FUMES ARE NOXIOUS AND PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. BURNING PLASTIC-LIKE SCENT ALSO FREQUENT EVEN WHEN TANK NOT FILLED ABOVE 3/4. VEHICLE MAY VIBRATE OR HESITATE WHILE MOVING, MAY JERK UNEXPECTEDLY FORWARD WHEN ST... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 27, 2014
Incident date: Jun 22, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E55. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED IN THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL SENDING UNIT AND WAS PRESENT UNDER THE REAR SEATS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICI... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 8, 2014
Incident date: Sep 20, 2013
STARTED SMELLING FUEL HAD 1/2 TANK AND THOUGHT SOMETHING WAS WRONG SO I STOPPED TO FILL TANK. SMELL WAS SO STRONG AFTER TANK WAS FULL I COULDN'T BREATHE AND DIDN'T LEAVE STATION FOR OVER AN HOUR. I THOUGHT CAR MIGHT EXPLODE. I FINALLY FOUND ISSUE CAUSE ON A FORUM BAD FUEL SENDERS. I CANT BELIEVE MER... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 8, 2014
Incident date: Sep 20, 2013
STARTED SMELLING FUEL HAD 1/2 TANK AND THOUGHT SOMETHING WAS WRONG SO I STOPPED TO FILL TANK. SMELL WAS SO STRONG AFTER TANK WAS FULL I COULDN'T BREATHE AND DIDN'T LEAVE STATION FOR OVER AN HOUR. I THOUGHT CAR MIGHT EXPLODE. I FINALLY FOUND ISSUE CAUSE ON A FORUM BAD FUEL SENDERS. I CANT BELIEVE MER... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 4, 2014
Incident date: Apr 1, 2014
I HAVE A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E55 AND AFTER FILLING THE CAR WITH FUEL THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. THE TANK IS LOCATED IN THE BACK SEAT AND AFTER OPENING THE INSPECTION COVERS I CAN SEE AND SMELL GASOLINE THAT HAS LEAKED FROM THE FUEL SENDER UNIT. THIS LOOKS TO BE A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE AND ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 19, 2014
Incident date: Mar 1, 2010
AFTER THE 2008 RECALL ON MERCEDES FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM, I HAVE REPLACED THEM 2 TIMES. AS OF FEB 2014 THEY ARE LEAKING AGAIN, MY MAIN CONCERN IS THAT THE FUMES AFTER REPAIRING THE CAR STILL COME BACK, CAUSE MY WIFE TO BE SICK AND AFTER HAVING CANCER SHE HAS NOT ABLE TO U... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 7, 2014
Incident date: Mar 14, 2013
FUEL SENDING UNITS UNDER THE REAR BENCH SEAT ARE LEAKING GAS AND FILLING THE CABIN WITH TOXIC FUMES. I AM UNABLE TO HAVE MY FAMILY IN THE VEHICLE AND EVEN DRIVING WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN DOES LITTLE FOR VENTING OUT ALL THE FUMES. AT LEAST 10 OUNCES HAS ACCUMULATED UNDER THE SEAT AND SOAKED THE CARPETI... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 20, 2014
Incident date: Dec 2, 2013
MY FUEL TANK HAS DEVELOPED A LEAK WHERE I CAN SMELL FUEL BOTH OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE AFTER FILLING THE TANK ALL THE WAY. THE ODOR IS VERY PRONOUNCED AND I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE IF THIS MUCH FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE TANK. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP CONFIRMED A LEAK FR... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins — 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E55
62 manufacturer communications from 48 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 220000 SEATS | 6 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 |
| 010000 STEERING | 2 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 2 |
| 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
LI91.18-P-077075
Dec 4, 2023
220000 SEATS
Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel
LI42.47-P-067502
Dec 9, 2020
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
LI54.65-P-072065
Dec 9, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Unmotivated Reaction from Park Assist - model series 213 facelift / 238 facelift with option code 235 (active par- king assist) and option code 501 (surround view system)
LI42.47-P-067502
Dec 9, 2020
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
LI27.50-P-071658
Sep 30, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
LI27.50-P-049281
Sep 22, 2020
103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
LI32.22-P-071495
Jul 20, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AIRMATIC Fault Message "Max 80 km/ h (50 mph) " In Instrument Cluster
LI91 45-P-066075
Jul 23, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
LI54 30-P-068430
Jul 19, 2018
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible
LI54 30-P-068430
Jul 19, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible
LI72 20-P-068322
Jul 2, 2018
162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Liftgate intermittently does not open fully
LI05 20-P-067123
Oct 9, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Oil in engine wiring harness
LI91.10-P-049799
Jan 10, 2017
220000 SEATS
Quiescent current in seat control unit
LI8210P0647661
Aug 26, 2016
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Headlamps fogged.
Reporting
Apr 4, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Enclosed for your information and pursuant to part 579.5, please find our latest Service and Warranty Bulletins for March, 2016
LI07.08-P-060993
Mar 25, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"
LI82.70-P-060004
Oct 14, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
LI91.10-P-059386
Jul 12, 2014
220000 SEATS
Dynamic seat control is not functioning correctly and/or air cushions do not inflate fully.
LI91.10-P-048497
Jul 12, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
Noise complaints when load on backrest frame changes. Affects the driver and front passenger seats. Also perform the remedial action if you are performing work on: - backrest frame - backrest cover or - guide rail of head restraint. I
LI91.29-P-050932
Jul 10, 2014
220000 SEATS
The controls on the partially electric seat adjustment switch stick or are loose or broken.
LI91.10-P-048501
Jul 9, 2014
220000 SEATS
Rubbing noises at the point at which the covering rubs against the cover. Only occurs on vehicles with the sport package .
LI91.10-P-048500
Jul 9, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Rubbing noises arise between the covering and cover of the sidebag
LI91.10-P-048498
Jul 9, 2014
220000 SEATS
Noises from area of seat adjuster or cushion frame.
LI05.10-P-058758
Jun 23, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine noises (rattling) after engine start
LI05.10-P-058758
Mar 19, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Noise: A rattling noise may be heard from the area of the chain drive for approx. 2-5 seconds after engine start. And/or: Fault code entries in engine control unit: SIM271DE20: P001177 The position of the intake camshaft (cylinder bank
LI82.85-P-058582
Mar 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Apple products (iPhone or iPod) are not charged via the serial USB interface of the COMAND Online control unit (A40/3) in the stowage compartment of the center console.
LI46.10-P-057961
Feb 18, 2014
010000 STEERING
Surface damage on steering wheel trim
C1A140101
Feb 11, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon
GI88.40-P-057430
Feb 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
LI8270P055572
Aug 5, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.
LI82.10-P-054588
Jun 27, 2013
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Xenon burner inoperative or flickers
LI83.00-P-052510
Feb 22, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Malfunctions of various control units and/or on-board power supply problems caused by water in the control unit tray under the driver/front passenger seat (dislocated, pinched or leaking condensation hose)
LI91-40-P-047183
Apr 5, 2012
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
MERCEDES: SEAT BELTS, EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTORS. MODEL SERIES 204 (WITH CODES 299 AND 800), 207, 212. SEAT BELT CAN ONLY BE PULLED OUT WITH GREAT EFFORT. AT THE SAME TIME A NOISE CAN BE HEARD FROM THE REVERSIBLE REEL TENSIONER GEA
LI-58-40
Dec 16, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
XENTRY (MERCEDES): ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS CURRENTLY ON OR WAS ON AND A DELAY FAULT OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST TO CURRENT OR STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. NO MODEL YEARS LI
LI-58-40
Dec 16, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
XENTRY (MERCEDES): ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS CURRENTLY ON OR WAS ON AND A DELAY FAULT OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST TO CURRENT OR STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. NO MODEL YEARS LI
TB-P-047927
Sep 17, 2009
021231 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS
MERCEDES: FOLLOWING FAULT CODES ARE ENTERED IN THE CONTROL UNIT AND DISPLAYED-FC5320 DRAIN VALVE:OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODELS SERIES 211, 219; FC5260 DRAIN VALVE OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODEL 2
TB-P-047927
Sep 17, 2009
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
MERCEDES: FOLLOWING FAULT CODES ARE ENTERED IN THE CONTROL UNIT AND DISPLAYED-FC5320 DRAIN VALVE:OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODELS SERIES 211, 219; FC5260 DRAIN VALVE OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODEL 2
LI46-40-P-047549
Aug 13, 2009
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MERCEDES: CRACKING/CREAKING NOISES FROM FRONT AXLE WHEN VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO TORSION OR WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. THIS IS MAINLY HEARD WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING SLOWLY. RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN TH
PB-72-20-31D
Jun 4, 2009
162510 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
MERCEDES BENZ: TAILGATE DOES NOT OPEN FULLY IN COLD WEATHER. THE TAILGATE NOT OPENING FULLY IN COLD WEATHER, DO NOT REPLACE THE STRUTS. *PE
PB-72-20-31D
Jun 4, 2009
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
MERCEDES BENZ: TAILGATE DOES NOT OPEN FULLY IN COLD WEATHER. THE TAILGATE NOT OPENING FULLY IN COLD WEATHER, DO NOT REPLACE THE STRUTS. *PE
SB-32-22-78
May 6, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MERCEDES: AIR MATIC VISIT WORKSHOP DISPLAYED WITHIN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODELS 164, 211, 219, 221 AND 251. INCLUDED 4MATIC, AMG (COMPRESSOR) AMG, BLUETEC AND WAGON. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE UPDATED 9/18/09.
SB-32-22-78
May 6, 2009
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
MERCEDES: AIR MATIC VISIT WORKSHOP DISPLAYED WITHIN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODELS 164, 211, 219, 221 AND 251. INCLUDED 4MATIC, AMG (COMPRESSOR) AMG, BLUETEC AND WAGON. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE UPDATED 9/18/09.
470036
May 1, 2009
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MERCEDES: THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL FILL LEVEL. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A FAULT IN THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FUNCTION CHAIN: HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL LINES AND THEIR CONNECTIONS, REAR SAM OR IN
470036
May 1, 2009
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
MERCEDES: THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL FILL LEVEL. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A FAULT IN THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FUNCTION CHAIN: HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL LINES AND THEIR CONNECTIONS, REAR SAM OR IN
PB-91-60-66B
Jan 9, 2009
140000 AIR BAGS
MERCEDES: SRS INDICATOR LAMP ON. THE SRS LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC FAULT CODE(S) B9223 AND/OR B9243 ARE STORED IN THE SRS ECU. THE RESISTANCE OF THE IGNITION SQUIB CIRCUIT FOR THE SIDEBAG MAY BE TOO HIGH. MODEL 211. ALL MODEL
PB-91-60-66B
Jan 9, 2009
142000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
MERCEDES: SRS INDICATOR LAMP ON. THE SRS LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC FAULT CODE(S) B9223 AND/OR B9243 ARE STORED IN THE SRS ECU. THE RESISTANCE OF THE IGNITION SQUIB CIRCUIT FOR THE SIDEBAG MAY BE TOO HIGH. MODEL 211. ALL MODEL
PB-42-46-102
Dec 19, 2008
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
MERCEDES: VEHICLE FAILS STAR DIAGNOSIS TEST; INSPECT BRAKE SYSTEM FOR AIR." MODELS 230, 219, AND 211. MODEL YEARS 2003-2009. *PE
PB-42-46-102
Dec 19, 2008
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
MERCEDES: VEHICLE FAILS STAR DIAGNOSIS TEST; INSPECT BRAKE SYSTEM FOR AIR." MODELS 230, 219, AND 211. MODEL YEARS 2003-2009. *PE
462046
Dec 4, 2008
014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE
462046
Dec 4, 2008
014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE
P-B-82.10/626
Jun 16, 2008
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
MERCEDES-BENZ: MODEL 211.026, 065, 070, 076, 082, 083, 265, 276, 282, 283 (E-CLASS). VIN A564853 AND X161341; EQUIPPED WITH BI-XENON AND CURVE ILLUMINATION. CURVE ILLUMINATION NONFUNCTIONAL. *PE
PB-82-10/612
May 21, 2008
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
MERCEDES BENZ: MODEL 211.026, 056, 065, 070, 072, 076, 077, 082, 083, 087, 090, 256, 265, 276, 277, 282, 283, 287 EQUIPPED WITH OPTION CODE 615 (BI-XENON). HEADLAMP RANGE ADJUSTMENT NONFUNCTIONAL WITH DTC CODES 9010, 9011, 9012, 9013 OR
PB-82-10/612
May 21, 2008
124000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
MERCEDES BENZ: MODEL 211.026, 056, 065, 070, 072, 076, 077, 082, 083, 087, 090, 256, 265, 276, 277, 282, 283, 287 EQUIPPED WITH OPTION CODE 615 (BI-XENON). HEADLAMP RANGE ADJUSTMENT NONFUNCTIONAL WITH DTC CODES 9010, 9011, 9012, 9013 OR
2008020001
Mar 1, 2008
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CHECK FUEL FILTER MODULE ASSEMBLY AND REPAIR OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY. MODELS 211 AND 219 AMG. MODEL YEARS 2003-2006. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *PE
PB 63-20-15
Feb 22, 2008
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
WATER ENTRY AT A-PILLAR ON MODEL 211.026, 065, 070, 076, 082, 083, 265, 282, 283 (E320 CDI; E320; E500;E55AMG; E320 4MATIC; E500 4MATIC; E320 WAGON; 320 4MATIC). UNKNOWN YEARS. *PE
PB 63-20-15
Feb 22, 2008
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
WATER ENTRY AT A-PILLAR ON MODEL 211.026, 065, 070, 076, 082, 083, 265, 282, 283 (E320 CDI; E320; E500;E55AMG; E320 4MATIC; E500 4MATIC; E320 WAGON; 320 4MATIC). UNKNOWN YEARS. *PE
461018A
Feb 22, 2008
010000 STEERING
STEERING WHEEL HEATER NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY OR INOPERATIVE AT COLD TEMPERATURES. MERCEDES BENZ MODEL 211. MODEL YEAR UNKNOWN. *TT MODEL 211 (E SERIES). UPDATE 8/8/2008. *PE
461018A
Feb 22, 2008
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING WHEEL HEATER NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY OR INOPERATIVE AT COLD TEMPERATURES. MERCEDES BENZ MODEL 211. MODEL YEAR UNKNOWN. *TT MODEL 211 (E SERIES). UPDATE 8/8/2008. *PE
2008010001
Feb 20, 2008
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
MERCEDES-BENZ - CHECK CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY - MODELS 203, 209, 211, 215, 230 - MODEL YEARS 2004-2005. *NJ UPDATE 8/7/2008. *PE
2007010002
Jan 1, 2007
200000 WHEELS
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL HOUSING WATER DRAIN NOZZLES IF PRESENT AND CLEAR WATER DRAIN PASSAGES. *KB
2005060008
Jun 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PROGRAMMING BATTERY CONTROL MODULE. *KB
2006030002
Mar 1, 2006
015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
INSPECT ROUTING OF POWER STEERING HIGH PRESSURE HOSE; CORRECT ROUTING AND REPLACE COOLANT LINE IF NECESSARY.*AK
NHTSA Safety Investigations — MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E55
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE12001
Opened: Jan 23, 2012 — Closed: Mar 18, 2013
Fuel System (Tank/Sender) Leakage
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on 20 consumer reports.All of the vehicles were E55 AMG models and the complainants alleged fuel leaks or a strong odor of gasoline both inside and outside of their vehicle, particularly after refueling.Some complainants alleg... Read more
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E55 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E55 across all model years (2003–2006).
39
Total Recalls
399
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths