2007 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
29 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
60,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 26 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 15 of 29 complaints (51.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 16 | 55.2% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 6.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 6.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Suspension:Front | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 15; Fuel System, Gasoline: 10; Exterior Lighting: 1; Power Train: 1; Suspension:Front: 1; Visibility/Wiper: 1; Wheels: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 13 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 13; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (13). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2010: 1; 2012: 6; 2013: 11; 2014: 4; 2015: 4; 2024: 2; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 16 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10319479 · 2010-03-13 (March 13, 2010)
AIR SUSPENSION FAILED THE SAME DAY THE CAR WAS PURCHASED AND HAD TO BE TOWED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 48,283 miles reported. Look up ODI 10319479 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10450699 · 2012-03-08 (March 8, 2012)
GAS SMELL IN THE MY GARAGE AND STRONG INSIDE CABIN AFTER FILLING THE CAR UP. CHECKED UNDER SEAT AND PUDDLE ON TOP OF FUEL PUMP AREA. CLEANED UP FUEL AND CONSULTED INTERNET FOR DIAGNOSE OF ISSUE. FOUND THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM AND FOUND SOME TO GET FIXED WITH PUMP REPLACEMENT OR WHOLE TANK REPLACEMENT. TOOK IN TO DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE PUMP AND WANTED $800 TO FIX. PER INTERNET OPTED NOT TO PAY FOR REPLACEMENT AND HAVE LEFT AS IS JUST NOT FILLING CAR UP WITH FUEL. ONLY FILL TO 3/4 TANK AND NO SMELL SINCE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 63,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10450699 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10451076 · 2012-03-10 (March 10, 2012)
FUEL LEAK IN THE SENDING UNITS, PUMPS AND GAS TANK. INSIDE OF CAR SMELLS LIKE RAW FUEL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 116,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10451076 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10468113 · 2012-07-28 (July 28, 2012)
CAR BEGAN SMELLING OF RAW FUEL AFTER BEING FILLED UP. FOUND THAT THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT WAS LEAKING FUEL OUT OF THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. A PUDDLE OF FUEL WAS VISIBLE ON TOP OF THE SENDING UNIT AND WAS LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND. THIS POSED A SIGNIFICANT FIRE RISK AND THE CAR WAS MOVED OUTSIDE. I HAVE CONTACTED MBUSA AND THEY HAVE OFFERED NO HELP, SAYING THIS ISN'T A KNOWN ISSUE. AFTER RESEARCHING THE ISSUE I HAVE FOUND IT IS WIDESPREAD AND AFFECTS MULTIPLE MODELS. WE CAN NO LONGER FILL THE FUEL TANK WITHOUT HAVING A PUDDLE OF FUEL LEFT UNDER…
Owner-reported narrative. 48,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10468113 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10470742 · 2012-08-15 (August 15, 2012)
SIMILAR TO THE COMPLAINTS FILED BY MERCEDES BENZ W211 MEMBERS OWNING 2003 - 2006 E55 AMG'S, MY 2007 W211 E63 AMG IS EXPERIENCING FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL SENDER/PUMP ASSEMBLY UNIT. I NOTICED A DISTINCT GAS ODOR IN MY GARAGE THE MORNING AFTER I FILLED UP WITH GAS. I CHECKED THE FUEL SENDER/PUMP ASSEMBLY AREA AS IS STATED IN MANY FORUMS WHERE OWNERS ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS COMMONLY OCCURRING ISSUE. THERE WAS FUEL PUDDLED IN THE CUP OF THE ASSEMBLY. I REPLACED THE SEAL HOPING THAT IT WOULD CORRECT THE ISSUE BUT IT DID NOT. I FILLED UP AG…
Owner-reported narrative. 61,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10470742 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10478385 · 2012-10-02 (October 2, 2012)
AFTER FILLING THE FUEL TANK, THE SMELL OF FUEL WAS SUCH TO INDICATE A LEAK. AFTER MANY HOURS THE SMELL IS STILL CONSTANT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 67,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10478385 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10484730 · 2012-11-14 (November 14, 2012)
I HAD JUST PURCHASED THE CAR THE DAY BEFORE (APRIL 28, 2012). WHEN I FILLED THE FUEL TANK, I NOTICE A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. THIS HAS OCCURRED EVERY TIME I FILL THE CAR WITH FUEL. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS A FUEL INJECTOR LEAKING DOWN AND SOMETHING I WOULD HAVE TO ADDRESS IN THE NEAR FUTURE. HOWEVER, LAST WEEK I WENT TO DRIVE THE CAR AFTER I HAD JUST FILLED THE TANK WITH FUEL. THE CAR WAS IN MY GARAGE AND THE SMELL OF GASOLINE WAS VERY STRONG. I NOTICED A PUDDLE OF FLUID IN FRONT OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE. MY FIRST REACTION WAS IT WAS CON…
Owner-reported narrative. 52,746 miles reported. Look up ODI 10484730 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10496318 · 2013-02-04 (February 4, 2013)
AFTER FILLING THE CAR WITH GASOLINE AND PARKING IN MY GARAGE THERE WAS A OVERWHELMING ODOR OF GASOLINE AS WELL AS POOLING LIQUID GASOLINE UNDER THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL. I'VE OWNED THE CAR LESS THAN A WEEK. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 34,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10496318 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
19V918000 · Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Reported: 2019-12-20 (December 20, 2019)
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: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗21V196000 · Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Reported: 2021-03-19 (March 19, 2021)
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 frame may deteriorate, possibly causing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
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 recall is 2021040012.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V954000 · Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Reported: 2022-12-23 (December 23, 2022)
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 2023010006.
NHTSA campaign record ↗24V874000 · Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Reported: 2024-11-19 (November 19, 2024)
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 2024120001/2/3.
NHTSA campaign record ↗