How many recalls does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz Amg E55 have?

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz Amg E55 has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2005 Mercedes-Benz Amg E55 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2005 Mercedes-Benz Amg E55?

Of 151 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system.

2005 Mercedes-Benz Amg E55 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz Amg E55 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 913,037 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 151 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VISIBILITY 24V874000 2024-11-19 33,456 affected

Defect

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 recall is…

VISIBILITY 22V954000 2022-12-23 131,653 affected

Defect

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, 2023010005, and…

VISIBILITY 19V918000 2019-12-20 747,928 affected

Defect

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:…

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.

Complaints by component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

POWER TRAIN

SEATS

SERVICE BRAKES

Total complaints151

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2024-07-03

“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…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2024-06-25

“Gas tank leak from under heat shield recall claims in 2012 it was extended for 15 years”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2023-06-01

“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”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2020-12-09

“Sharp gas oder when entering the car cabin and driving”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2020-10-02

“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”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2020-05-30

“Strong gas odor around and inside the car”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2019-04-02

“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.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2018-05-30