2006 Mercedes-Benz E320 recalls and problems

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz E320 has 4 safety recalls and 41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mercedes-Benz dealer.

Recalls
4
Complaints
41
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2006 Mercedes-Benz E320 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Mercedes-Benz E320 recalls

Recall 24V-874: Visibility

Reported Nov 19, 2024 · 33,456 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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.

Recall 22V-954: Visibility

Reported Dec 23, 2022 · 131,653 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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.

Recall 21V-196: Visibility

Reported Mar 19, 2021 · 11,356 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: 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.

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. 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.

Recall 19V-918: Visibility

Reported Dec 20, 2019 · 747,928 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

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.

2006 Mercedes-Benz E320 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes15
Air Bags6
Exterior Lighting4
Fuel/Propulsion System4
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Suspension2
Seat Belts2
Fuel System, Diesel2
Electrical System2
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Tires1

Most reported parts

  • Air Bags › Frontal — 1
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 1
  • Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 1
  • Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 91,468 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2006 Mercedes-Benz E320 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · reported May 21, 2021
Vehicle had a blow out on highway. Pull onto right shoulder doing about 60mph. Pressed the brakes and would not stop. Kept pressing brake and pumping the brakes and would not stop. was going around 50mph on the shoulder. After 15 seconds of pressing the brakes, car decided to brake. Checked brake lines, brake fluid and everything was correct and not leaking and drove the car back home slowly with spare on. ESP and ABS error came on. No other warning came on.
Visibility · reported Jul 1, 2020
The contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz e320. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v918000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Service Brakes · at 65,000 miles · reported Feb 26, 2020
While driving, with short beeps , the sbc in my w211 gives a short warning and fails completely. It is very risky to drive after that. With such an expensive car the reliability has been compromised. If there is a recall it would help many owners.
Service Brakes · at 200,000 miles · reported May 7, 2019
In january 2018, my car had developed sbc malfunction issues and I took it to the and they quoted me $ 2,700+/- to fix the issue. I then called mb USA and they told me that the sbc unit warranty was extended for 10yrs and that I had just crossed that limit. I then reached out to a private mechanic who agreed to replace the unit for $865 (Please see the attached receipt). I was able to purchase the sbc unit from mb of clear lake for $1,045.70 . Thus, I was able to get the car repair and save my self about $1,000 as mb was not covering its repair. On september 2018 I received a letter from mb…
Service Brakes · at 127,000 miles · reported Oct 10, 2018
The contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz e320. While operating the vehicle, the service brake indicator illuminated and the vehicle would not immediately stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the brake pads and brake rotors, but the failures continued. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 127,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E320 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E320: 24V-874 (visibility), 22V-954 (visibility), 21V-196 (visibility), 19V-918 (visibility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E320?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (15 reports), followed by air bags (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 91,468 miles.

Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.