2007 Mercedes-Benz Amg E63 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (15) · Fuel System, Gasoline (9) · Wheels (1)
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
25 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 (90)
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 90 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-11-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my 2007 mercedes-benz e63 amg, which has developed a fuel system defect resulting in a leak. this issue poses a significant safety risk, including the potential for fire and explosion, and is directly related to a known defect that mercedes-benz usa has previously acknowledged through an extended warranty campaign.safety risk: fuel system leaks pos…”
2024-01-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System“via regular mail and online submission re: vin # [xxx] – mercedes benz 2007 e 63 dear nhtsa – we would like to bring to your attention the failure of the fort lauderdale mercedes benz dealership to properly honor the repair and replacement of parts and labor covered under a recall for fuel tank components for model 211 (e-class) years 2003-200…”
2015-10-30 · Wheels · 18,000 mi“the protective lacquer finish has failed causing wheel corrosion and rust from the inside out starting around the wheel hubs. this corrosion is like a metal cancer that is starting to deteriorate the properties of the metals and alloys. this is a high performance vehicle with high performance wheels. this mfg defect poses serious safety concerns an…”
2015-07-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 64,500 mi“i filled up the gas, took a short drive home, and parked in the garage. next day, there is a strong gasoline smell in the garage as well as inside the car. this happened whenever i filled up the gas since then. …”
2015-02-05 · Exterior Lighting · 60,000 mi“several tail lamps quit working. i had a warning on the car display listing numerous lights on the trunk inoperative. the license plate lamp, 3rd brake light, and the auto open and close of the trunk were inoperative. also, the emergency trunk release function inside the trunk would not light up and would not open the trunk. i searched a mb web…”
2015-01-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 96,000 mi“i just purchased the vehicle used from a dealership. i drove the vehicle 2000 miles home and i parked the car in my garage. i filled the gas tank prior to parking in my garage. the next morning i entered my garage and smelled a strong odor of gasoline. i could see gas underneath my car by the rear drivers side wheel and the odor of gasoline was so …”
2014-12-22 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 97,125 mi“there is a strong smell of gasoline over 1/2 tank full, and frequent check engine lights on for an evap system leak. this is a known issue with these cars, and i am concerned to drive the vehicle with gasoline fumes coming inside the car and creating a fire hazard. mercedes knows about this problem and needs to address it. *tr…”
2014-11-08 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 95,000 mi“when i fill up the fuel tank to full, i smell a strong scent of gasoline inside the car. the fuel is leaking somewhere until i burn it down to about a 3/4 tank full. *tr…”
2014-10-29 · Power Train · 900,258 mi“upon exiting the freeway and coming to a complete stop, vehicle was unable to accelerate as usual. acceleration was very slow and without power. upon looking at gauge cluster, the vehicle shifted itself into 5th gear it seems. using the paddle shifter i then proceeded to downshift the transmission to 1st gear to pull away from stop. car remaine…”
2014-01-02 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 57,000 mi“i purchased this car late july 2012 and when i went to pick it up i noticed a slight smell of gas from the left rear of car but, didn't think much of it as it was a new to me vehicle, just thought it was freshly filled up. the next time i filled up i noticed that the car smelled both inside the car and outside the car. as a new owner of a newer m…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.