How many recalls does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E550 have?

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz E550 has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2008 Mercedes-Benz E550 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz E550?

Of 18 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system.

2008 Mercedes-Benz E550 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz E550 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 913,037 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 18 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

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

WHEELS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

POWER TRAIN

SERVICE BRAKES

SUSPENSION

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Total complaints18

What owners report

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

“I filled the vehicle up with gas and it started smelling very strong of gas for the next two weeks and I discovered gas underneath the driver's rear seat... I cleaned up the gas but continued to smell strong fuel vapors and I'm just below three quarters of a tank the 15-year warranty is over. The…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2024-04-26

“The panaramic sunroof had gotten stuck open and gears or something are not engaging at times, sounds like motor grinds and the sunroof slips off track and closed unevenly. Will not open back up.”

VISIBILITY/WIPER · reported 2023-04-12

“The panaramic sunroof had gotten stuck open and gears or something are not engaging at times, sounds like motor grinds and the sunroof slips off track and closed unevenly. Will not open back up.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2023-04-12

“The seal that connects the fuel level sensor to the fuel tank has failed, allowing fuel to leak onto the top of the tank when itâ€™s filled. This creates a serious risk of fire or explosion. Unfortunately, mercedes does not offer a remedy unless you pay a prohibitively high fee.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2022-01-01

“In the fall of 2021 the car started to received errors related to the abs control unit that failed preventing 1) antilock braking, control of esp (limiting poor handling), and cruise control. At the time of the failure, the car only had 31,552 miles and was properly maintained. Mb has extended a…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2021-10-14

“In the fall of 2021 the car started to received errors related to the abs control unit that failed preventing 1) antilock braking, control of esp (limiting poor handling), and cruise control. At the time of the failure, the car only had 31,552 miles and was properly maintained. Mb has extended a…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2021-10-14

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz e550. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v918000 (visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…”

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY · reported 2021-01-04

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz e550. While operating the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed inaccurate fuel levels and a strong odor of fuel was present coming from the exhaust. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of austin (6757 airport blvd, austin, tx) where it was diagnosed that…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2019-06-01