Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 recalls and problems by year

NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 347 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 (model years 2003–2006). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (193 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (159 complaints). The 2006 model year has the most recalls (4).

Model yearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2006434 00
20053132 00
20043111 10
2003370 00

By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2005 (132), 2004 (111) and 2003 (70). Among model years at least two years old, the 2006 has the fewest complaints on file (34).

Most reported problem areas

What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.

Problem areaComplaintsModel years
Fuel/propulsion system193 4 of 4
Fuel system, gasoline159 4 of 4
Electrical system7 3 of 4
Suspension6 3 of 4
Power train5 3 of 4

All 4 recalls

RecallDateProblem areaModel yearsVehicles
24V874000Nov 19, 2024 Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly2003–200633,456
22V954000Dec 23, 2022 Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly2003–2006131,653
21V196000Mar 19, 2021 Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly200611,356
19V918000Dec 20, 2019 Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly2003–2006747,928

Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.

Owners reported a crash in 1 complaint and a fire in 0 complaints; 0 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.

Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.