AI Damage2009 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63: common problems
Owners of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel/propulsion system 50% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 50% of all complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Fuel system: 2 complaints (50% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Fuel leaking from fuel sending unit and puddling on top of tank. My whole garage is full of fuel vapor! Not to mention if it contacted a hot part on the car. I just found out this is a "known issue".
As a loyal mercedes benz customer for years it pains me to write this letter. I am shocked to see a class action lawsuit against mbna and have personally had two fuel cell issues in two separate amg cars 6 years apart. It doesn't matter that my extended warranty covered the cost before and this time.
Smell of gas from under the vehicle near right rear tire. Pool of gas in plastic tray under car.
Fuel leaks into bottom cover pan and ultimately to the ground when capacity of cover pan is exceeded.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,524 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the AMG E63 has 5 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 4, below average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system, fuel system. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (75%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2009 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2009 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.