2006 Mercedes-Benz Amg Cls55 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (18) · Fuel System, Gasoline (4) · Service Brakes (3)
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
29 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly 2024-11-19 · campaign 24V874000 · 33,456 vehicles
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.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 2022-12-23 · campaign 22V954000 · 131,653 vehicles
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.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 2021-03-19 · campaign 21V196000 · 11,356 vehicles
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 frame may deteriorate, possibly causing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 2019-12-20 · campaign 19V918000 · 747,928 vehicles
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: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Service bulletins (75)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Service Brakes 2026-09-01 · LI42.10-P-063502 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions. cause frictional vibrations remedy the intent of this document is to reduce noise from high performance amg brakes. amg brakes are designed for performance under high load and in certain scenario
Structure:body 2026-08-06 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Power Train 2026-07-14 · LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). the noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. note: sound file in attachment cause if the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar n
Visibility/Wiper 2026-05-19 · LI82.30-P-059239 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint there are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: a: wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering b: the windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) c: during the downward movement water is pulled back onto the windshield from the a-pillar
Showing the 6 most recent of 75 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-09-15 · Electrical System · 130,000 mi“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. however, the failure persisted. …”
2021-05-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 88,000 mi“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 an ongoing problem since purc…”
2020-08-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 140,147 mi“extreme gas smell inside car when i got into car this morning..…”
2017-12-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 140,000 mi“car smells of gasoline inside and on engine bay, mercedes forums specify a recall has been issued to fix problem…”
2016-11-27 · Service Brakes · 80,000 mi“vehicle sbs system. system at end of life according to code stored. dealer advises that recall for my vehicle expired august 2015. never received notice from mb. costing me a fortune. afraid to drive vehicle because of how sudden the system shuts down. dealer tells me the system in the pump is breaking down.…”
2016-08-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 99,000 mi“fuel leaks after filling up car very strong smell, after parking, while running smells until your tank is almost empty.…”
2016-04-13 · Service Brakes · 80,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz cls55. the contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. the contact stated that the brakes had to be pumped in order to slow down and the emergency brake was engaged to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…”
2015-11-01 · Service Brakes · 35,924 mi“the vehicle was sended to inspection due to a "brake warning" started showing at the gauges control panel. mercedes benz dealer service manager indicates that they not have a correct tool to recode to actualize the brake system and /or fix the problem at that time. three visits and several phone calls been made to the dealer. the service advisor is…”
2015-01-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 61,000 mi“recall campaign number 2008-020001. this is a known defect that mercedes refuses to repair. very dangerous fuel leak. fuel puddling inside cabin under rear seat. fire hazard and health hazard.…”
2014-11-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel sender unit was recalled in 2008, only months before we purchased the vehicle as the 2nd owner. this was purchased as a certified pre owned vehicle. we have obtained a vehicle master inquiry from mercedes benz and there is nothing that makes it very clear that the original recall was ever handled properly. in 2013, we experienced s strong odor…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.