Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55 recalls
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
NHTSA campaign 24V874000 · reported November 19, 2024 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 33,456 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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 2024120001/2/3.
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
NHTSA campaign 22V954000 · reported December 23, 2022 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 131,653 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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 2023010006.
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
NHTSA campaign 21V196000 · reported March 19, 2021 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 11,356 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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 vehicle.
- The risk
- A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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 recall is 2021040012.
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
NHTSA campaign 19V918000 · reported December 20, 2019 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · 747,928 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
- The risk
- A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Sep 15, 2022 · Electrical system · 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS55. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the battery warning light, check engine warning light, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that he turned off and restarted the vehicle several times in order to clear the warning lights…
Apr 16, 2022 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel smell inside of cabin
May 10, 2021 · Fuel/propulsion system · 88,000 miles
ANYTIME FUEL TANK IS FILLED, THERE IS STRONG GASOLINE SMELL. IT SEEMS SMELL IS MOST INTENSE WHEN PARKED INSIDE THE GARAGE. GASOLINE SMELL PERSISTS WHEN DRIVING. USUALLY NOTICE SMELL MINIMIZE WHEN CAR HAS RUN FOR APPROXIMATELY 24-50 MILES DISTANCE. OLD DEALER MENTIONED FUEL TANK WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THIS HAD BEEN…
Aug 30, 2020 · Fuel/propulsion system · 140,147 miles
EXTREME GAS SMELL INSIDE CAR WHEN I GOT INTO CAR THIS MORNING..
Dec 11, 2017 · Fuel/propulsion system · 140,000 miles
CAR SMELLS OF GASOLINE INSIDE AND ON ENGINE BAY, MERCEDES FORUMS SPECIFY A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED TO FIX PROBLEM
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 15, 2022.