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2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 781,384 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 281 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 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
71
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES
57
2crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
19
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
18
AIR BAGS
16
1crashes2injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
16
2crashes1injuries
SUSPENSION
10
2injuries
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
7
1crashes
ENGINE
7
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
5
Total complaints281

What owners report

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

“I inherited my dad's 2003 mercedes benz e320 when he passed away last year. He kept the car in pristine condition. About a month ago while driving it, I noticed a strong smell of gasoline in the cabin of the vehicle. The odor is strong just after filling the tank, and then it disappears at appox.…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2024-09-20

“The contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz e-320. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the braking system became inoperable. The contact stated that the abs warning light was illuminated after the failure. The contact stated that the failure was related to tsb: [REDACTED]. The contact called the…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2024-06-24

“Mb usa is not honoring recall [REDACTED] for 25 years per nhtsa bulletin. The mercedes benz representative said that the recall is closed for a 2003 car, but which should not be closed until 2028 for my car. The mercedes benz representative agreed that she does see the car matches the 2003-2006 e…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2024-05-31

“Report number: cal-03-07 new car assessment program (ncap) frontal barrier impact test”

AIR BAGS · reported 2023-07-25

“Report number: cal-03-07 new car assessment program (ncap) frontal barrier impact test”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2023-07-25

“Report number: cal-03-07 new car assessment program (ncap) frontal barrier impact test”

ENGINE · reported 2023-07-25

“The contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz e320. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor throughout the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered a fuel leak coming from underneath the vehicle, above the fuel tank. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2023-06-30

“*1. The fuel tank and components and/or system failed or malfunctioned. *2. After filling the gas tank, the odor of strong pungent gasoline fumes fills the cabin of the and lingers for some time in the car and garage until the gasoline level goes down after being driven for a few miles. *3the car…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2022-11-19

Defect investigations

Investigation EA13003 Opened 2013-03-15 · closed 2014-12-19

Fuel Leakage From The Fuel Tank

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation on January 23, 2012 as PE12-001 based on 20 consumer reports in model year (MY) 2003-2006 E55 AMG vehicles.Based on new reports in other E-Class vehicles, ODI upgraded the investigation to Engineering Analysis (EA) 13-003 on March 15, 2013, and…

Investigation EA13003 Opened 2013-03-15 · closed 2014-12-19

Fuel Leakage From The Fuel Tank

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation on January 23, 2012 as PE12-001 based on 20 consumer reports in model year (MY) 2003-2006 E55 AMG vehicles.Based on new reports in other E-Class vehicles, ODI upgraded the investigation to Engineering Analysis (EA) 13-003 on March 15, 2013, and…

Investigation EA13003 Opened 2013-03-15 · closed 2014-12-19

Fuel Leakage From The Fuel Tank

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation on January 23, 2012 as PE12-001 based on 20 consumer reports in model year (MY) 2003-2006 E55 AMG vehicles.Based on new reports in other E-Class vehicles, ODI upgraded the investigation to Engineering Analysis (EA) 13-003 on March 15, 2013, and…

Investigation EA13003 Opened 2013-03-15 · closed 2014-12-19

Fuel Leakage From The Fuel Tank

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation on January 23, 2012 as PE12-001 based on 20 consumer reports in model year (MY) 2003-2006 E55 AMG vehicles.Based on new reports in other E-Class vehicles, ODI upgraded the investigation to Engineering Analysis (EA) 13-003 on March 15, 2013, and…

Investigation EA13003 Opened 2013-03-15 · closed 2014-12-19

Fuel Leakage From The Fuel Tank

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation on January 23, 2012 as PE12-001 based on 20 consumer reports in model year (MY) 2003-2006 E55 AMG vehicles.Based on new reports in other E-Class vehicles, ODI upgraded the investigation to Engineering Analysis (EA) 13-003 on March 15, 2013, and…

Investigation EA13003 Opened 2013-03-15 · closed 2014-12-19

Fuel Leakage From The Fuel Tank

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation on January 23, 2012 as PE12-001 based on 20 consumer reports in model year (MY) 2003-2006 E55 AMG vehicles.Based on new reports in other E-Class vehicles, ODI upgraded the investigation to Engineering Analysis (EA) 13-003 on March 15, 2013, and…

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 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.