How many recalls does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz Amg E55 have?

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz Amg E55 has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2006 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 2006 Mercedes-Benz Amg E55?

Of 37 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline.

2006 Mercedes-Benz Amg E55 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz Amg E55 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 924,393 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. 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 21V196000 2021-03-19 11,356 affected

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG, and E63 Wagon AMG vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof…

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. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's number for this…

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 SYSTEM, GASOLINE

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

SUSPENSION:FRONT

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Total complaints37

What owners report

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

“I was driving my car and the inside started to smell like gasoline, and after that I noticed it was leaking from outside, and when I started to investigate, it started to come from it looked like my fuel pump on the drivers side, fuel started to leak out the fuel pump or fuel tank and leaking to…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2024-11-08

“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz e55. The contact stated that there were fuel fumes inside the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to walter's mercedes-benz of riverside [REDACTED], located at 3213 adams st, riverside, ca 92504) where it was…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · reported 2019-10-30

“Stepped into my 2006 e55 amg in the morning to a strong fuel odor, drove the car a few miles, still smelled the fuel. When I came home I jumped on to the computer and searched on google about fuel oder inside w211 chassis cars. Found a lot of other owners have experienced same symptoms, confirmed…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2015-08-13

“There is as strong smell of gasoline that permeates throughout the car and trunk. The gas tank was just replaced 4 weeks ago and the smell has not decreased at all. That cost was in excess of $1,800. *tr”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2014-12-01

“Fuel leak in gas sending unit. *tr”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2014-12-01

“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz e 55. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted in an around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2014-10-21

“Filled up gas tank, when I pulled it into the garage I had a very strong gas smell coming from the drivers rear side wheel well.car was brought in today, I was told that I have a leaking fuel sending unit on the passengers side and it need to be replaced. Cost is $1050 includes labor and parts. *tr”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2014-10-02

“Strong smell of gas around rear of driver side and also inside of car. I removed the back seat and fuel pump cover to find gas pooling inside the compartment. Gas was also streaming out of a plastic piece connected to a hose. *tr”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2014-08-21