2005 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E55

9 recalls — 151 complaints — 69 TSBs

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

33,456 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

Consequence

A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

33,456 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

Consequence

A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

33,456 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

Consequence

A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

33,456 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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

131,653 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

Consequence

A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

131,653 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

Consequence

A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

131,653 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

Consequence

A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

131,653 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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.

747,928 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Complaint Statistics

151 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	75
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	54
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	5
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP	5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
ENGINE	2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM	1
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE	1
SEATS	1

Incident date: Jul 3, 2024

Fuel pump housing failed allowing gas to leak, further degrading parts of the fuel system, ultimately causing the locking ring to fail and gas to leak under rear passenger seat. Fumes filled the cabin while my family and I including two young children were inside. Fortunately, this issue was disco... Read more

Incident date: Jun 25, 2024

The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle and arriving to the residence; the contact became aware that after parking the vehicle in the garage, there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact saw... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2023

Gas tank leak from under heat Shield Recall claims in 2012 it was extended for 15 years

Incident date: Dec 9, 2020

MERCEDES BENZ OF FORT WASHINGTON HAS DENIED A REPLACEMENT OF SBC UNIT AND COMPONENTS UNDER A SAFETY RECALL. I LOST BRAKES WHILE DRIVING. 'DECREASED BRAKES POWER' RED MESSAGE APPEARED

Incident date: Oct 2, 2020

SHARP GAS ODER WHEN ENTERING THE CAR CABIN AND DRIVING

Incident date: May 30, 2020

AFTER FILLING VEHICLE GAS TANK, EXTREMELY STRONG FUEL ODOR NOTICED IN CABIN AND OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. SMELL EXISTED BOTH AT STANDSTILL AND AT STREET SPEEDS (40MPH) WITH WINDOWS DOWN OR UP. *TR

Incident date: Apr 2, 2019

STRONG GAS ODOR AROUND AND INSIDE THE CAR

Incident date: Mar 13, 2018

WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS, GAS LEAKED OUT OF THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK WHERE THE FUEL SENDER/FILTER IS LOCATED. THE FUEL WICKED UP THE FOAM WRAPPED AROUND THE SIGNAL/ POWER WIRES, CAME BETWEEN THE ACCESS PANEL SCREWED TO THE FLOOR AND THE FLOOR. THIS IS THE FLOOR DIRECTLY UNDER THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT.... Read more

Incident date: May 30, 2018

GASOLINE SMELL INTERIOR OF THE CAR. GETS WORSE WITH FULL GAS TANK. WE HAVE HAD IT IN THE MERCEDES DEALER 3 TIMES FOR THE PROBLEM AND IT IS NOT FIXED.

Incident date: Sep 20, 2016

I HAD FILLED MY GAS TANK TO FULL. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY, THERE WAS A LEAK BY THE DRIVERS REAR WHEEL. SMELLED LIKE GAS. I FOUND OUT THIS IS A RECALL FROM MERCEDES BENZ. "CHECK FUEL FILTER MODULE ASSEMBLY AND REPAIR OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY" THE EMISSION RECALL CAMPAIGN IS: 200802... Read more

Incident date: Oct 29, 2015

STRONG FUEL SMELL AFTER FILLING TANK, DRIVERS SIDE FUEL SENDING UNIT ON DRIVERS SIDE OF FUEL TANK LEAKING FUEL. NOTICEABLE CRACKS IN CORNERS OF UNIT AROUND FUEL PRESSURE SENDER.

Incident date: Oct 24, 2015

DRIVER'S SIDE FUEL/PUMP SENDER UNIT IS LEAKING FUEL CAUSING STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE OF CABIN AND POSING SERIOUS SECURITY RISK TO DRIVER AND PASSENGERS. AFTER REMOVING INSPECTION COVER FROM DRIVER'S SIDE PUMP/SENDER UNIT, POOLED FUEL WAS OBSERVED ON TOP OF SENDING UNIT.

Incident date: Jan 7, 2011

FUEL FILTER AND SENDING UNIT LEAKING UNDER REAR SEAT. BOTH PARTS REPLACED. REAR SEAT CUSHION SATURATED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT DUE TO STRONG FUEL SMELL IN VEHICLE. VEHICLE SERVICE HISTORY SHOWS SAME PART REPLACED AT 26,864 MILES BY PREVIOUS OWNER. SAME PART REPLACED AGAIN AT 69,383 MILES WITH SAME... Read more

Incident date: Nov 17, 2014

FUEL SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. INSPECTED FUEL PUMP INSPECTION DOORS UNDER BACKSEAT TO FIND A POOL OF GASOLINE. *TR

Incident date: Dec 13, 2014

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CODE SCAN REVEALED CODE P0456. INSPECTION REVEALS FUEL LEAKAGE AT BOTH THE LEFT FUEL SENDER AND THE RIGHT FUEL PUMP HOUSINGS. LIQUID FUEL IS EXTERNALLY EVIDENT ALONG WITH THE ASSOCIATED SMELL OF RAW FUEL VAPOR. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES AND TH... Read more

Incident date: Oct 7, 2008

VEHICLE HAS HAD A CONSTANT STRONG GAS ODOR IN CAR. UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY THE VEHICLE HAS HAD... 2/8/08 LEFT SENDING UNIT CONNECT SEIZE AND CRACK REPLACED ALSO FUEL TANK REPLACED. 4/23/08 FUEL FILTER MODULE ASSEMBLY FUEL FILTER REPLACED.10/7 +11/6ODOR CONTINUES. CONTINUE TO BRING IN CAR NOTHING... Read more

Incident date: Oct 7, 2008

Incident date: Nov 10, 2014

I SMELLED A GAS ORDER THAT WAS PROGRESSIVELY GETTING WORSE. I DECIDED TO PULL THE PASSENGER SEAT TO FOLLOW THE SMELL AND NOTICED A PUDDLE OF GAS ON TOP OF MY FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT. I DECIDED TO PULL OUT THE UNIT AND NOTICED THE UNIT WAS DISCOLORED AROUND THE CONNECTOR TERMINALS. I BELIEVE THE TE... Read more

Incident date: Nov 10, 2014

Incident date: Jul 12, 2007

I FILLED MY TANK WITH GAS DROVE IT HOME AND PARKED IT IN MY GARAGE. LATER I WENT OUT TO THE GARAGE AND SMELLED A VERY STRONG ODOR OF GAS. I THOUGHT MY HUSBAND MIGHT HAVE LEFT A CONTAINER OF GAS IN THE GARAGE. A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER I WENT TO A FRIENDS HOME IN THE COUNTRY SIDE AND NOTICED AN INTEN... Read more

Incident date: Nov 2, 2014

TOPPED THE GAS TANK WITH GASOLINE ON 11/02/14, ONLY TO FIND THE SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. LATER THAT SAME DAY MY WIFE AND KID NOTICED THE SMELL AS WELL AND THAT MADE IT A CONCERN FOR ME TO FIND THE PROBLEM. AFTER A SNIFF TEST, I LOCATED A STRONG GASOLINE SMELL EMITTING FROM UNDER THE REA... Read more

Incident date: Nov 3, 2014

OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS I HAVE NOTICED A SIGNIFICANT SMELL OF FUEL WHENEVER I GET IN AND OUT OF MY E55. I HAD THE DEALER LOOK IT AT DURING MY LAST SERVICE A MONTH AGO AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG... I HAVE NOT NOTICED ANY FUEL LEAKING FROM BELOW THE CAR. AFTER VIEWING THE HUNDREDS OF THREADS A... Read more

Incident date: Oct 7, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES BENZ E55. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000.

Incident date: Sep 23, 2014

JUST FOUND OUT MY FUEL SENDING UNITS ARE LEAKING, STRONG GAS SMELL COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL WELL.. HG MOTORSORTS DIAGNOSED, WILL BE TAKING TO ACG AUTOMOTIVE FOR SECOND OPINION.. *TR

Incident date: May 1, 2013

AFTER FILLING UP THE FUEL TANK...STRONG FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *TR

Incident date: Aug 20, 2009

FUEL LEAK IN SENDING UNIT ABOVE GAS TANK. VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS IN CAR AND GAS LEAKING IN MY GARAGE. TOOK IT TO MERCEDES BENZ OF COLORADO SPRINGS AND IT TOOK THREE VISITS TO FIX THE PROBLEM IN 2009. NOW 9/14/14 HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH STRONG SMELL OF FUEL IN THE CAR AND FUEL LEAKING IN THE S... Read more

Incident date: Sep 11, 2014

EXISTING ISSUE NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA13003 FUEL SENDER LEAKAGE ALREADY 116 REPORTS ON THE E55AMG MODEL PER THE REPORT. THIS WILL INCREASE TO 117. TOTAL COST TO ME QUOTED AT $1300.00 IN 2012 I PAID APPROX. $2000.00 FOR A SEPARATE ISSUE WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE CAR AN... Read more

Incident date: Mar 15, 2010

VERY STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. REGARDING THE INTERIOR, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A LEAKING SEAL AT THE FUEL SENDER UNIT. THE SEAL AT THE FUEL SENDER UNIT WAS REPLACED IN MARCH 2010. THIS PROBLEM RECURRED IN LATE 2013. IN MARCH 2014 THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY, FUE... Read more

Incident date: Jul 27, 2014

AFTER FILLING UP THE GAS TANK TO FULL, I DROVE MY VEHICLE HOME AND NOTICED A DISTINCT GASOLINE SMELL IN THE GARAGE A FEW HOURS LATER. THE NEXT MORNING, THE SMELL IN THE GARAGE WAS EVEN STRONGER AND UPON OPENING THE DOORS OF THE VEHICLE, IT WAS CLEAR THAT THE GAS SMELL WAS COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AN... Read more

Incident date: May 14, 2014

AT APPROXIMATELY 9:00 PM ON MAY 14TH, 2014 I NOTICED STRONG FUEL ODOR SURROUNDING MY ENTIRE VEHICLE UPON EXITING THE CABIN. I HAD JUST REFUELED AND WAS STOPPING AT A GROCERY STORE ON THE WAY HOME. I DID A QUICK VISUAL AND SNIFF CHECK AROUND THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE SMELL WAS STRONGEST IN TH... Read more

Incident date: May 12, 2014

I STARTED SMELLING A FUEL ODOR FOR THE PAST FEW WEEKS NOW. MY CAR IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY SO I DIDN'T TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP DUE TO CHARGES. I TOOK MY REAR SEAT OUT TO FIND A HUGE PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER IT. THE FUEL SENDING UNIT FITTING WAS SNAPPED. (I THINK THERE IS A GROUP OF US HAVING THIS SAME CO... Read more

Incident date: Apr 10, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES BENZ E55. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, A STRONG OF ODOR FUEL EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, FUEL LEAKED ONTO THE GROUND CONTINUOUSLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER REFUELING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER F... Read more

Incident date: Feb 8, 2008

WE HAVE OWNED THIS CAR SINCE JULY 2007 MB CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED WITH 14,000 MILES.THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MANY MANY TIMES OVER THE YEARS FOR FUEL SMELL. THEY HAVE REPLACED THE SEALS, FUEL PUMPS, FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS, UPPER EVAPORATOR SYSTEM CONNECTOR,FUEL FILTER MODULE ASSEMBLY,FUEL LEVEL SENSOR... Read more

Incident date: Dec 20, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES BENZ E55. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, HE BEGAN TO SMELL GASOLINE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT WAS LEAKING FUEL AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE... Read more

Incident date: Feb 13, 2014

VERY STRONG FUEL SMELL AFTER FILLING UP TANK AT GAS STATION. FUEL PUMPS AND SENDERS LOCATED UNDER REAR PASSENGER SEAT. THERE ARE 2 OF THESE PUMPS ONE ON EACH SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER REMOVING THE REAR SEAT BOTTOM ACCESS IS GAINED TO THE FUEL PUMPS/SENDERS. APPEARS TO BE FUEL PUDDLING AROUND THE PU... Read more

Incident date: Feb 7, 2014

LIKE MANY BEFORE ME I AM CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING THE SMELL OF FUEL IN THE CABIN OF MY MB. THIS CREATES A BIG PROBLEM IN SO MANY WAYS; FIRST AND FOREMOST THE DANGER OF INHALING GAS FUMES IS BOTH TOXIC AND CAUSES IMMEDIATE DIZZINESS EVEN IN SMALL DOSES (WHEN INHALED) WITH ALL THE WINDOWS DOWN, THE LONG... Read more

Incident date: Jan 19, 2012

I HAD/HAVE A STRONG FUEL SMELL AFTER FILLING MY TANK. I REPORTED THIS TO THE LOCAL MERCEDES DEALER, MODESTO EUROPEAN, BACK IN EARLY 2012, BUT WAS TOLD THE VEHICLE WAS PAST THE WARRANTY PERIOD SO TO INVESTIGE WOULD COST $129/HOUR (I THINK THAT WAS THE NUMBER) AND WOULD T TAKE UP TO 4 HOURS TO DIAGONS... Read more

Incident date: May 16, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES BENZ E55. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, A GASOLINE ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND INSIDE THE GARAGE WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL SENDER UNIT WAS FA... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2013

UPON FILLING OUR CAR AT THE LOCAL GAS STATION, WE RETURNED HOME AND PARKED THE CAR IN OUR GARAGE. THE NEXT MORNING, I ENTERED THE GARAGE TO FIND AN INCREDIBLY STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE VAPORS. THE SMELL WAS STRONGER THAN ANY GAS STATION OR MECHANIC SHOP I'VE EVER BEEN TO. IT WAS SO INCREDIBLY STRO... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2013

STRONG FUEL SMELL BEGAN OCCURRING INSIDE & OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE AFTER FILLING THE CAR UP WITH GAS. FUEL LEAK DISCOVERED AT GAS TANK FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT. THIS IS A WIDELY KNOWN DEFECT ON THE MERCEDES W211 PLATFORM FROM 2003-2009 YEAR MODELS. MERCEDES DEALERS CONTACTED WILL ONLY MAKE THE NECESSAR... Read more

Incident date: Aug 20, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ E55. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FUEL PUMP, SENDING UNIT, AND FUEL LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE REC... Read more

Incident date: Oct 28, 2013

MY CAR IS LEAKING FUEL AFTER FILLING UP THE TANK. I HAVE READ THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED ON MY CAR FOR THIS ISSUE PRIOR TO MY PURCHASING IT BASED ON RESEARCH AT A MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP AS WELL AS BY A STICKER ATTACHED TO THE BOTTOM OF MY HOOD... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2011

ON JUNE 9, 2011, THERE WAS A DETECTABLE FUEL SMELL ON THE INTERIOR AND IMMEDIATELY SURROUNDING THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. ON JUNE 10, 2011, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA. THE MERCEDES TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE AS A BAD FUEL SENDER UNIT. MERCEDES FAILED TO MENT... Read more

Incident date: Oct 2, 2013

FILLED MY CAR UP THE NIGHT OF 10/1/13. PARKED THE CAR INSIDE GARAGE CONNECTED TO MY HOUSE. UPON WAKING UP THE MORNING OF 10/2/2013, I WAS OVERWHELMED WITH VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR. I TRACED THE SOURCE OF THE ODOR TO MY 2005 MERCEDES BENZ E55 AMG PARKED IN MY GARAGE. I IMMEDIATELY OPENED THE GARAGE D... Read more

Incident date: Oct 2, 2013

Incident date: Oct 3, 2013

FILLED UP MY GAS TANK YESTERDAY. SINCE THEN I HAVE BEEN SMELLING VERY VERY STRONG ODORS OF FUEL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CAR.. I BELIEVE MY ISSUE IS RELATED TO NHTSA INVESTIGATION : PE12001. *TR

Incident date: Aug 20, 2013

REF: NHTSA ACTION# PE12001 STARTED TO SMELL GAS INSIDE CAR WHILE DRIVING. WASN'T SURE WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM. ALSO NOTICED STRONG SMELL FROM OUTSIDE THE CAR. NEXT MORNING DROVE THE CAR AGAIN BUT SMELL ONLY CAME BACK AFTER DRIVING FOR SHORT PERIOD. I ALSO STARTED TO SEE A PATTERN ON HOT DAYS, ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 30, 2013

STARTED TO SMELL GAS FUMES IN THE GARAGE AFTER DRIVING. CONDITION WORSENED QUICKLY WITHIN WEEKS AND FILLED MY GARAGE WITH FUMES WHERE MY HOME WATER HEATER IS PLACED. DID RESEARCH SAW THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FUEL SENDING UNIT FUEL LEAKS OUT OF THE SENDING UNIT AND COMPLAINTS THAT MB REPLACED THE U... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2013

AFTER I FINISHED PUMPING FUEL MY PASSENGER IN THE BACK SMELLED GASOLINE. I HAD JUST PUT FUEL SO I PULLED OVER AND NOTICED MY REAR PASSENGER WHEEL WELL WAS SOAKED WITH GASOLINE. I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THIS CAN BE NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. SEEMS THERE IS A HOLE NEAR WHERE THE GAS ENTERS THE PIPE T... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins — 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E55

69 manufacturer communications from 53 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
220000 SEATS	6
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5
140000 AIR BAGS	3
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	3
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER	2
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	2
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	2
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)	2

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a Settlement regarding claims relating to alleg

160000 STRUCTURE

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

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

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

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)

100000 POWER TRAIN

Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R

103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AIRMATIC Fault Message "Max 80 km/ h (50 mph) " In Instrument Cluster

150000 SEAT BELTS

Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises

020000 SUSPENSION

Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible

251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible

162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

Liftgate intermittently does not open fully

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Oil in engine wiring harness

220000 SEATS

Quiescent current in seat control unit

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Headlamps fogged.

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

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8

220000 SEATS

Dynamic seat control is not functioning correctly and/or air cushions do not inflate fully.

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

220000 SEATS

The controls on the partially electric seat adjustment switch stick or are loose or broken.

220000 SEATS

Rubbing noises at the point at which the covering rubs against the cover. Only occurs on vehicles with the sport package .

140000 AIR BAGS

Rubbing noises arise between the covering and cover of the sidebag

220000 SEATS

Noises from area of seat adjuster or cushion frame.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine noises (rattling) after engine start

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

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.

010000 STEERING

Surface damage on steering wheel trim

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Xenon burner inoperative or flickers

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)

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

140000 AIR BAGS

MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE ARE ELECTRICAL PRODUCTION QUALITY ISSUES THAT CAUSE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *RM

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE ARE ELECTRICAL PRODUCTION QUALITY ISSUES THAT CAUSE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *RM

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

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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

021231 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS

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

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

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

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.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

MERCEDES: REPLACE TRANSFER CASE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES OPTIMIZED TRANSFER CASES WILL REDUCE VIBRATIONS WHEN CORNERING OR WHEN PARKING. MODELS 203, 211, 220. *PE

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

140000 AIR BAGS

104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

MODELS E320, E500, E55, E350, E550, E63 AND S430 4MATIC, S500 4MATIC. MY 2005-2006 -- REPLACE TRANSFER CASE. *NJ UPDATED 5/13/09. MODELS C280, C350, C320 AND C240. MY 2005-2007. *PE

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

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

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

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

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

MERCEDES BENZ: MODELS 203, 209, 211, 219,230, AND 463; MODEL YEARS 2005-2007. REPLACE PILOT BUSHING AT ELECTROHYDRAULIC UNIT. DAIMLER AG HAS DETERMINED THAT ON AFFECTED VEHICLES THE TRANSMISSION PILOT BUSHING MAY LEAK. DEALER WILL REPLA

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INSTALL SOFTWARE FOR NAVIGATION SYSTEM. *KB UPDATED 3/5/09. *PE

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

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

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

200000 WHEELS

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL HOUSING WATER DRAIN NOZZLES IF PRESENT AND CLEAR WATER DRAIN PASSAGES. *KB

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

PROGRAMMING BATTERY CONTROL MODULE. *KB

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.

PE — Closed — Model Year: 2004

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

MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E55 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2006	12	37	View
2005 (current)	9	151
2004	9	129	View
2003	9	82	View

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