https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mercedes-Benz AMG E55. en-us Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:59:23 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#recall-24V874000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-e55-2006 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#recall-24V874000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-e55-2005 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#recall-24V874000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-e55-2004 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#recall-24V874000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-e55-2003 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#complaint-2039030 Sat, 09 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 the outside to the rear left side of the car https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#complaint-2005374 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 discovered rather quick, if not the fuel could have leaked onto the hot exhaust under the tank and ignite https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#complaint-2002645 Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 fuel leaking from the fuel tank. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was part of an Ext https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#complaint-1947848 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he smelled an abnormal gasoline odor inside of the vehicle. After a visual inspection of the rear seats, the contact observed gasoline pooling underneath the rear seats. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#complaint-1903399 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT Gas tank leak from under heat Shield Recall claims in 2012 it was extended for 15 years https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#complaint-1890597 Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT The Alternator died after just over two years from being replaced by Mercedes part and labor causing a loss of electrical power and a loss of brake in the car. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#complaint-1868279 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 longer rise upon starting the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the front passenger’s side s https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#complaint-1868280 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 longer rise upon starting the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the front passenger’s side s https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#recall-22V954000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-e55-2006 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#recall-22V954000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-e55-2005 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#recall-22V954000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-e55-2004 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#recall-22V954000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-e55-2003 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#complaint-1769216 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT 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 manufacturer through the manufacturer’s website and his request to repair the vehicle was denied. The contact https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#complaint-1761907 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#recall-21V196000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-e55-2006 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT 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 frame may deteriorate, possibly causing the glass panel to detach from the vehicl https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#complaint-1713890 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#complaint-1708003 Sat, 21 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT SHARP GAS ODER WHEN ENTERING THE CAR CABIN AND DRIVING https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#complaint-1699415 Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT 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 REFUSED TO DO THE FIX/SERVICE. THE PROBLEM IS STILL THERE THE CABIN HAS AN INCREDIBLY STRONG ODOR OF https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#complaint-1686052 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE HIGHWAY ON A LONG ROAD TRIP, THERE WAS AN INCREASINGLY LARGE RATTLE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER LOAD. EVENTUALLY THE RATTLE STOPPED. THEN WHEN I TRIED TO FILL UP THE CAR WITH GAS, IT LEAKED EVERYWHERE CAUSING A MASSIVE FIRE HAZARD. WHILE THIS WAS PUT UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 15 YEARS BY MERCEDES BENZ, A 2003 MODEL IS OUT OF WARRANTY BY 3 YEARS. THIS IS COMPLETELY UNA https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#complaint-1686053 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE HIGHWAY ON A LONG ROAD TRIP, THERE WAS AN INCREASINGLY LARGE RATTLE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER LOAD. EVENTUALLY THE RATTLE STOPPED. THEN WHEN I TRIED TO FILL UP THE CAR WITH GAS, IT LEAKED EVERYWHERE CAUSING A MASSIVE FIRE HAZARD. WHILE THIS WAS PUT UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 15 YEARS BY MERCEDES BENZ, A 2003 MODEL IS OUT OF WARRANTY BY 3 YEARS. THIS IS COMPLETELY UNA https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#complaint-1681862 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT GAS LEAK, THERE A STRONG GAS SMELL https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#complaint-1668451 Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#complaint-1666892 Wed, 03 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#complaint-1655878 Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#complaint-1647498 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT MY VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING AN SRS WARNING LIGHT THAT THE DEALERSHIP, MERCEDES BENZ OF SOUTH BAY, DIAGNOSED AS BEING A PASSENGER SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR FAILURE. THEY ADVISED THAT THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE ON THESE MODELS, WHICH UPON SEARCHING THE INTERNET I BELIEVE IS THE CASE, AND QUOTED ME OVER $4,000 FOR THE REPAIR. THIS FAILURE TURNS OFF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG UNLESS THE REPAIR IS PERFORMED. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e55#complaint-1647499 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT MY VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING AN SRS WARNING LIGHT THAT THE DEALERSHIP, MERCEDES BENZ OF SOUTH BAY, DIAGNOSED AS BEING A PASSENGER SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR FAILURE. THEY ADVISED THAT THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE ON THESE MODELS, WHICH UPON SEARCHING THE INTERNET I BELIEVE IS THE CASE, AND QUOTED ME OVER $4,000 FOR THE REPAIR. THIS FAILURE TURNS OFF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG UNLESS THE REPAIR IS PERFORMED.