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2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Fuel/propulsion System — runs 16.2× the fleet median for that category across the 1400 model-years tracked on this site.
132Complaints
3Recalls
0Crashes
0Fires
0Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Fuel/propulsion System (56.8% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Fuel/propulsion System complaints here are 16.2× the median for that category across the 1400 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Fuel/propulsion System75 · 56.8%not available
Fuel System, Gasoline54 · 40.9%not available
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly5 · 3.8%not available
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump5 · 3.8%not available
Electrical System3 · 2.3%not available
Engine2 · 1.5%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY5 · 3.8%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP5 · 3.8%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3 · 2.3%
ENGINE2 · 1.5%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1 · 0.8%
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM1 · 0.8%
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE1 · 0.8%
SEATS1 · 0.8%

Percentages are the share of the 132 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 3 campaigns

Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly

NHTSA campaign 22V954000 · 2022 · reported 12/23/2022

A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly

NHTSA campaign 19V918000 · 2019 · reported 12/20/2019

A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly

NHTSA campaign 24V874000 · 2024 · reported 11/19/2024

A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11099043 — filed 05/31/2018 · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
“I HAD FILLED MY GAS TANK TO FULL. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY, THERE WAS A LEAK BY THE DRIVERS REAR WHEEL…”NHTSA complaint 10908344 — filed 09/21/2016 · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
“STRONG FUEL SMELL AFTER FILLING TANK, DRIVERS SIDE FUEL SENDING UNIT ON DRIVERS SIDE OF FUEL TANK LEAKING FUEL. NOTICEABLE CRACKS IN CORNERS OF UNIT…”NHTSA complaint 10788366 — filed 11/04/2015 · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55?

Fuel/propulsion system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 75 of 132 NHTSA complaints (56.8%), followed by fuel system, gasoline (54), fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly (5), fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump (5). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 have?

132 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 have any recalls?

Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 22V954000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.