Model year record

2008 Mercedes-Benz Amg E63 recalls & problems

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz Amg E63 has 3 safety recalls and 15 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (10 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints15filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

VisibilityNov 19, 2024

Sun/moon roof assembly

Recall 24V87400033,456 vehicles

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

VisibilityDec 23, 2022

Sun/moon roof assembly

Recall 22V954000131,653 vehicles

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

VisibilityDec 20, 2019

Sun/moon roof assembly

Recall 19V918000747,928 vehicles

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

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Fuel/propulsion system	10	0	0	45,257 mi
Fuel system, gasolineDelivery › Fuel pump	4	0	0	44,100 mi
Electrical system	1	0	0	—
Engine	1	0	0	—
Air bags	1	1	1	—
StructureBody	1	1	1	—
Power train	1	1	1	—
Unknown or other	1	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Fuel/propulsion system
UPON FILLING UP MY GAS TANK THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. THIS BECOMES REALLY BAD WHEN PARKED IN MY GARAGE. WE HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN SO WANT TO SOLVE THIS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Dec 13, 2020
Fuel/propulsion system
LEAKY FUEL SENDING UNIT. I BROUGHT MY 2008 E63 AMG INTO MERCEDES OF BOSTON FOR TO REPAIR A LEAKING FUEL SENDING UNIT AROUND THE SPRING OF 2015. I REALIZE THIS WAS AN ISSUE FOR MANY E CLASS AND WAS BEING INVESTIGATED BY NHTSA. I SPECIFICALLY ASKED MY SERVICE ADVISOR IF MERCEDES WAS AT LEAST COVERING PART OF THE REPAIR. HE SAID THERE WAS NO WARRANTY COVERAGE ON IT. I PAID $900 FOR THE REPAIR. I JUST FOUND OUT ON THE NHTSA THAT MERCEDES GAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR FUEL RELATED PARTS FOR 15 YEARS AS OF SEPTEMBER 2014. MERCEDES IS DELIBERATELY HIDING THESE DETAILS FROM CONSUMERS. NO NOTIFICATIONS WAS EVER SENT. NO REFUNDS OFFERED.
May 13, 2015 · 29,000 miles
Air bagsCrash1 injury
MY VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE THE IMPACT WAS TO THE SIDE FRONT QUARTER PANEL (FROM THE LEFT TIRE TO THE FRONT LEFT BUMPER). AS A RESULT OF THE IMPACT THE DRIVERS SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG AND THE DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER DOOR AIRBAG DEPLOYED (NO PASSENGER). HOWEVER, THE DRIVERS DOOR AND THE DRIVERS SEAT BOOSTER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. RESULTING IN INJURY TO MY LEFT KNEE, LEFT HIP, LEFT RIBS, LEFT SHOULDER (SURGERY PENDING), LATERAL WHIPLASH AND CONCUSSION. I HAVE FILED A CLAIM WITH MBNA. IF THE PASSENGER DRIVER SIDE DOOR AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITH NO PASSENGER THEN THE DRIVERS DOOR AIRBAG MUST HAVE MALFUNCTIONED. THE ACCIDENT TOOK PLACE IN WEST LOS ANGELES AT THE INTERSECTION OF MANCHESTER AVE…
Dec 14, 2014 · 105,000 miles
Fuel system, gasoline
AFTER REFUELING MY CAR'S GAS TANK I BEGAN TO NOTICE SOME SORT OF GAS LEAKAGE. IT'S ESPECIALLY PRONOUNCED WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED IN THE GARAGE SINCE THE FUME IS UNMISTAKABLE. THERE IS APPARENTLY A FUEL LEAKAGE NEAR THE REAR TIRE (DRIVER'S SIDE). I'M CONCERNED THAT IF THERE WERE ANYTHING IN THE GARAGE THAT IS IGNITED IT WOULD CAUSE SOME TERRIBLE INCIDENT. AFTER I BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE I FOUND OUT THAT THE FUEL SENDER UNIT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH A RELATED GASKET. THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM SHOULD NOT EXPERIENCE FAILURE AT THIS LOW MILEAGE. *TR
Nov 5, 2014 · 25,650 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
OWNED THE CAR FOR OVER 1 YEAR, NOTICED A PRONOUNCED SMELL OF GASOLINE AFTER FILLING UP AT A LOCAL SERVICE STATION. THOUGHT IT WAS A SPILL, SMELL GOT STRONGER OVER THE NEXT 10 MILES, PARKED THE CAR IN THE GARAGE, WHERE THE SMELL CONTINUED TO INCREASE TO THE POINT I COULD SMELL IT IN THE BEDROOMS ABOVE THE GARAGE. TOOK CAR TO LOCAL MERCEDES SPECIALIST WHO REMOVED THE INSPECTION PLATES UNDER THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS. DRIVER SIDE REVEALED A LARGE POOLING OF GASOLINE (APPROX 8 FL OZ) AROUND THE FUEL TANK APPARATUS. CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE, AND REQUIRED $1100 TO REPLACE THE PART. *TR
Sep 24, 2014 · 84,000 miles
Fuel system, gasoline
ON JULY 30TH, 2014 I FUELED MY 2008 MERCEDES E63 AMG IN THE SAME MANNER AS I HAVE FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. WHEN I PARKED MY VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE AND CLOSED THE DOOR I NOTICED A FAINT ODOR OF GASOLINE. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST THE EXHAUST FUME BUILT UP IN THE ENCLOSED ENVIRONMENT. THE NEXT DAY WHEN I CHECKED, THERE WAS AN OVERWHELMING ODOR OF GASOLINE. FUMES WERE SO STRONG I COULD CLEARLY SMELL IT FROM MY FLOOR APARTMENT. LUCKILY MY NEIGHBOR WERE AWAY ON VACATION. THE SMELL OUTSIDE THE ENTRY WAY INTO THE GROWERS WAS SO STRONG IT STUNG MY EYES. KNOWING THE VOLATILITY GAS VAPORS I IMMEDIATELY OPENED THE GROWERS DOOR. WHEN I LOOKED UNDER THE REAR WHEEL ARCH OF THE DRIVER SIDE I SAW A…
Jul 30, 2014 · 28,500 miles
Fuel system, gasoline
I PURCHASED A 2008 E63 MERCEDES BENZ IN DECEMBER 2013. SINCE THE DATE OF PURCHASE I HAVE NOTICED A STRONG ODOR AND SMELL OF GASOLINE UPON FUELING THE AUTOMOBILE(BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE). THIS ODOR PROGRESSIVELY GOT STRONGER UNTIL I WAS UNABLE TO CLOSE MY GARAGE DUE TO THE FUMES AND THE FEAR FOR MY SAFETY. I TOOK THE CAR TO A MERCEDES BENZ DEALER (LUCKILY) TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT PRIOR TO A ROAD TRIP ON 7/2/2014 AND IT WAS DETERMINED THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK AND SENDING UNIT (S). THE TECHNICIANS AT THE MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP INDICATED TO ME THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND OPERATE. I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THIS PARTICULAR ISSUE IS COMMON TO MY PARTICULAR…
Jul 2, 2014 · 75,132 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
FILLED THE VEHICLE UP WITH GAS LAST NIGHT 5/14/13 AND AFTER LEAVING WORK TODAY NOTICED AN EXTREME ODOR OF GASOLINE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, AND ALSO A VERY STRONG ODOR OF GAS AROUND THE VEHICLE EXTERIORS. *TR
May 15, 2013 · 45,257 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

Fuel Leakage From The Fuel TankClosed
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 expanded the scope to all E-Class vehicles through MY 2008.The complainants alleged a strong odor of gasoline fuel both inside and outside of their vehicle, particularly after refilling the fuel tank.Many of the complainants noted that the odor subsided or went away after driving some distance thereby lowering the fuel level in the tank.Other owners reported they would only fill the tank to about three quarters full to avoid the odor altogether.Some complainants alleged fuel leaked from the fuel filter/sender, located on the top of the fuel tank on the driver's side, and…
EA13003 · opened Mar 15, 2013 · closed Dec 19, 2014