Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 193 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 across 4 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (75). The words owners use most often: “fuel smell” (20% of reports).
- 193fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,550typical repair cost reported by owners
- 24%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel smell: mentioned in 38 of 193 complaints (20%)
- Sending unit: mentioned in 37 of 193 complaints (19%)
- Rear seat: mentioned in 33 of 193 complaints (17%)
- Action PE12001: mentioned in 18 of 193 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 at $2,550, and half of them between $2,050 and $2,850.
Based on 14 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2019), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 177 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 193 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 AMG E55 | 16 | 47% | 68,000 |
| 2005 AMG E55 | 75 | 57% | 70,000 |
| 2004 AMG E55 | 62 | 56% | 97,014 |
| 2003 AMG E55 | 40 | 57% | 82,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Mercedes-Benz AMG E55. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving my car and the inside started to smell like gasoline, and after that I noticed it was leaking from outside, and when I started to investigate, it started to come from it looked like my fuel pump on the drivers side, fuel started to leak out the fuel pump or fuel tank and leaking to…
Fuel pump housing failed allowing gas to leak, further degrading parts of the fuel system, ultimately causing the locking ring to fail and gas to leak under rear passenger seat. Fumes filled the cabin while my family and I including two young children were inside. Fortunately, this issue was…
Gas tank leak from under heat Shield Recall claims in 2012 it was extended for 15 years
When the vehicle is has a full tank of gas, there are heavy fumes of gasoline in the interior of the car. It appears to be the fuel pumps that are underneath the rear seats, leaking fuel on top, next to the the wiring. It is a hazard for fumes and possibly a fire
Sharp gas oder when entering the car cabin and driving
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mercedes-Benz AMG E55s have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 193 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Mercedes-Benz AMG E55. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Mercedes-Benz AMG E55?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,550 (half paid between $2,050 and $2,850), from 14 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Mercedes-Benz AMG E55?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel smell”, in 38 of 193 complaints, followed by “sending unit” (37).
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