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2007 Mercedes-Benz Cls550 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz Cls550 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 924,393 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VISIBILITY 24V874000 2024-11-19 33,456 affected
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.

Consequence

A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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…

VISIBILITY 22V954000 2022-12-23 131,653 affected
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.

Consequence

A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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…

VISIBILITY 21V196000 2021-03-19 11,356 affected
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…

Consequence

A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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…

VISIBILITY 19V918000 2019-12-20 747,928 affected
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:…

Consequence

A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Complaints by component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
17
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
8
POWER TRAIN
2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
SUSPENSION
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
AIR BAGS
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS
1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
Total complaints44

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The fuel tank has a leak from a defect in the plastic, and my local mercedes dealership is unwilling to honor the warranty coverage extension that covered fuel tank components to replace the fuel tank.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2025-10-01

“While driving the vechile lowered and I noticed a puddle while idle”

SUSPENSION · reported 2021-01-29

“Drained battery everyday.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS · reported 2020-09-01

“Defective internal speed sensor does not send signal to tcm(transmission control module) causing loss of power while moving. The only way to get car going again is to shut off car and restart hoping it will reset. If this were to happen in construction zone with nowhere to pull over, may be deadly.”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2020-01-01

“Driving highway speeds and suddenly vehicle jerked and losses all power. Engine revs but doesn't move. This can be a very dangerous situation. Transmission went into 'limp' mode and check engine light lit. Many other mercedes owners reporting same problem with the 722.9 transmission valvebody,…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2018-12-26

“Driving highway speeds and suddenly vehicle jerked and losses all power. Engine revs but doesn't move. This can be a very dangerous situation. Transmission went into 'limp' mode and check engine light lit. Many other mercedes owners reporting same problem with the 722.9 transmission valvebody,…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2018-12-26

“I am referencing action # pe12001. After each of my last two fuel filllings, the car is emitting a very strong smell of gasoline from the back seat & trunk compartment. I park my car in my garage and the smell is strong enough that I can smell it in my home. I am extremely fearful that there will…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2017-07-28

“Note that the vehicle on has 43,733 miles - cabin interior strong live fuel fumes - constant gas fumes on the inside of the car cabin. Note that the car was stationary at my residence parking. I did not know where were the fumes coming from at the time. Got a headache just for the moment I was…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2017-05-05
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz Cls550 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.