How many recalls does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 have?

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500?

Of 168 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system.

2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 913,037 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 168 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 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

SERVICE BRAKES

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

SUSPENSION

ENGINE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AIR BAGS

POWER TRAIN

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Total complaints168

What owners report

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

“This is not about an accident. It's about the vehicle's condition. Precisely, about the brake service warning. Red warning with beeping on dashboard saying I need to bring it to workshop for service. My wife was driving this car when she felt something was wrong with the car and she brought it to…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2025-12-11

“Car smells like gas. Constantly a couple machanic. Did some repairs. But thereâ€™s a small leak as well from a smoke test. Gas leaks in more than one area. Oil leaks everywhere. Evap leak didnâ€™t pass smog. Then went to a smog station and repair. Check engine light back on again. I saw mercedes…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2024-11-06

“Car smells like gas. Constantly a couple machanic. Did some repairs. But thereâ€™s a small leak as well from a smoke test. Gas leaks in more than one area. Oil leaks everywhere. Evap leak didnâ€™t pass smog. Then went to a smog station and repair. Check engine light back on again. I saw mercedes…”

ENGINE · reported 2024-11-06

“2005 e500 mercedes benz,after full tank of gas I filled. I noticed very strong gas inside my car and outside. It can catch on fired. Cause cancer and lung issues.”

SUSPENSION · reported 2024-05-22

“2005 e500 mercedes benz,after full tank of gas I filled. I noticed very strong gas inside my car and outside. It can catch on fired. Cause cancer and lung issues.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2024-05-22

“2005 e500 mercedes benz,after full tank of gas I filled. I noticed very strong gas inside my car and outside. It can catch on fired. Cause cancer and lung issues.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2024-05-22

“Had a minor accident no airbags deployed sitting in car I donâ€™t know a month later something around that sitting in car key not in the ignition sitting in the driver seat when all of a sudden a big bang happened and blue out both side airbag by the sunroof sunroof. Was very loud and knocked my…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2023-02-21

“Per incident was back glass detached from window and broke all over the road and on the back of my car while driving. 2: sbcc pump goes in and out admittedly and type of a no brake issue at all hard as a rock will not move car only has 180,000 miles on it and itâ€™s been doing that since 140,000…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2023-02-16