2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 24V874000Nov 19, 202433,456 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
  Covers: Mercedes-Benz E500 2003–2006, E320 2003–2009, C230 2002–2007 +20 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

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• 22V954000Dec 23, 2022131,653 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
  Covers: Mercedes-Benz E500 2003–2006, C230 2002–2007, CLS550 2006–2011 +18 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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…

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• 19V918000Dec 20, 2019747,928 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
  Covers: Mercedes-Benz E500 2003–2006, E320 2003–2009, C320 2001–2005 +21 more

  Reported issue: 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

  Possible 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.

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