2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300

16 recalls — 183 complaints — 153 TSBs

COMMUNICATION

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018 GLE350, 2019 AMG GLC 43, GLC350, GLE400, 2017 GLS450, S550, C300 Cabrio, and 2018-201... Read more

Consequence

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the communication module and activate it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Letters for the owners of the 9 additional vehicles were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. M... Read more

67 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle mod... Read more

Consequence

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

1,292,258 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300, C300 Coupe, CLS450, E450 Coupe and S450, 2017-2019 E300, 2018 E400 Coupe, E400 Stationwagon, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles that have previously had the instrument cluster replaced. The software in the replaced instrument cluster may caus... Read more

Consequence

Without the audible tone and blinking warning light to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020080015.

56 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 4Matic, E300, E43 AMG, and E400 vehicles. The headlight horizontal adjustment screws on these vehicles may not be properly sealed behind a non-removable sealing cap to keep headlights from being readjusted. As such, these... Read more

Consequence

If the headlight's horizontal aim is altered, a misaimed headlight may lead to an insufficiently illuminated roadway, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will retrofit the sealing caps for the headlights, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018050012.

42 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 4Matic, E300, and E43 AMG vehicles fitted with LED headlights. These vehicles may have misadjusted headlights, possibly resulting in the low beam headlights insufficiently illuminating the roadway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply ... Read more

Consequence

An insufficiently illuminated roadway may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018030005.

28 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300, S65 AMG Coupe, S550, S65 AMG Cabriolet, S550 Cabriolet, S550e, S65 AMG, and Mercedes-Maybach S600 vehicles. A transistor within the power steering control unit may overheat resulting in the power steering system being disabled.

Consequence

If the power steering assist is unexpectedly disabled, it may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering rack, replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

72 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling one 2017 C43 AMG, one E300 4Matic sedan, one GLC300, and one E43 AMG 4Matic sedan. These vehicles have electrical power steering control units with improperly welded contact pins.

Consequence

The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 10, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

4 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, E400 4Matic Coupe, GL63 AMG, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic and GLE63S AMG Coupe 4Matic vehicles, 2017 E300 4Matic and GLS63 AM... Read more

Consequence

If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and inspect the electric power steering rack, replacing the rack as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected ... Read more

58,323 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 and E300 4MATIC vehicles. The software for the widescreen instrument cluster may cause the instrument cluster to not display anything on vehicle on startup, or the display may reset while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply... Read more

Consequence

Without the instrument cluster displaying important information such as the vehicle's speed, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. The recall began late May 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

15 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 E300 and 2017 E300 4MATIC vehicles. The affected vehicles have a roof mounted spoiler that may not be properly attached and thus may detach while driving.

Consequence

If the roof-mounted spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing a risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the roof spoilers, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

411 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 and E300 4Matic vehicles. The front passenger air bag may not deploy properly if a front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying in the seat with the seat reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the r... Read more

Consequence

In the event of a crash that necessitates air bag deployment, if the air bag does not deploy as intended, there would be an increased risk of occupant injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2017. Owner's can contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

65 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 C300 4Matic, C300, CLA250, CLA250 4Matic and CLA45 AMG vehicles, 2017 C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, E300, E300 4Matic, E400 4Matic Wagon, E43 AMG 4Matic, GLA250, GLA250 4Matic and GLC300 4Matic Coupe veh... Read more

Consequence

If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017080002.

307,629 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 and E300 4Matic vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged steering column-mounted shift lever module. If the internal circuit board is damaged, moving the shift lever will not select a transmission gear.

Consequence

If the vehicle does not move forward or backward as selected by the driver with the shift lever, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column-mounted shift lever module, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

73 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, E400 Coupe, E400 4Matic Coupe, E550 Coupe, E400 Cabriolet, E550 Cabriolet, E300, E300 4Matic, E400 Wagon, GLA250, and GLA250 4Matic vehicles. The pelvis air bag or the front passenger air bag inflator initiator may fail... Read more

Consequence

If the pelvis airbag or the front passenger airbag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

2,112 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300, E300 4Matic, and E43 AMG vehicles. The front passenger occupant detection control unit may have been incorrectly installed. As a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be misclassified. For example, an adult may be misclassifie... Read more

Consequence

If the passenger front air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of a injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the pressure hose of the seat occupancy detection control unit and replace the pressure hose and seat occupancy detection mat if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-... Read more

12,456 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2017 E300 Sedan and E300 Sedan 4Matic vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to June 30, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear bench seat frame may contact and damage the wiring harness for the fuel pump, fuel tank pressure sensor... Read more

Consequence

Damage to the fuel pump wiring may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will modify the routing of the affected wiring harness, repairing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

6,858 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Complaint Statistics

183 total complaints 3 crashes 5 fires 13 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	29
ENGINE	22
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	17
POWER TRAIN	15
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	13
SERVICE BRAKES	13
STRUCTURE:BODY	12
STEERING	10
AIR BAGS	6
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	6

Incident date: May 6, 2026

Sunroof glass shattered water got in the car

Incident date: Feb 11, 2026

There is a recall on my year model 2017 Mercedes E3 hundred 4matic for the steering column shift module, but I’m being told that my specific vin was not included, but it is having the exact issues as the recall while driving the shift lever will not leave drive to go into reverse. It will only go ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 11, 2026

Power steering rack and eps system. Steering at highways speeds and once vehicle is warmed up is sticky and gets stuck during turns. Recalls occurred on 2021 and newer models.

Incident date: Feb 11, 2026

Incident date: Apr 24, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the A-pillar trim on both sides of the windshield started to detach. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 26V101000 (Suspension); however, the part... Read more

Incident date: Apr 24, 2026

Incident date: Apr 21, 2026

My car is not accelerating when I shift into drive or reverse. It says “reversing not possile-service required” error. Out the blue. There is a known recall on these model cars but Mercedes benz is saying its vin specific and mine is not covered even though I am experiencing the exact same issue... Read more

Incident date: Apr 21, 2026

Incident date: Jul 7, 2022

I’m having issues with my control module not going forward or backwards at times and there was a recall on models of this vehicle for that exact reason NHTSA ID: 17V078000 Issued: Feb 2, 17. Dealership is telling me it’s not open. I’m scared for my safety when my car doesn’t shift in the cor... Read more

Incident date: Jul 7, 2022

Incident date: Dec 31, 1969

I own a 2017 mercedes benz e-class. I'm starting to smell gasoline in the cabin and also outside of my vehicle. I tried entering my VIN number to see if any recalls. There is something listed for the smell of gas. Can someone help me regarding this matter.

Incident date: Dec 28, 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly entered LIMP Mode, and the check engine warning light started flashing. The vehicle was able to restart following the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechan... Read more

Incident date: May 21, 2025

See attached document for complaint.

Incident date: Aug 15, 2025

Vehicle appears to be giving off toxic fumes causing medical symptoms like headaches for multiple drivers over last 2 months since vehicle was purchased used, fumes have a sweet smell but source of fumes was unable to be identified by Tesla service center. Fumes appears to be coming from front vents... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2025

THIS IS THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING WITH MY VEHICLE: Nature of the Problem: The recall involves the ESC system software, which may incorrectly keep the brakes slightly applied. This can cause the brake components to heat up over time, potentially affecting braking performance and increasing the risk o... Read more

Incident date: Sep 4, 2025

On [XXX], I went out to start my 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz (SC) to leave work to go home. It was difficult to start, however, it started. As I entered [XXX] , i was nearly rear ended by another car, because my SC lost all acceleration. I turned on my hazards for SAFETY and then began to try to acce... Read more

Incident date: Jul 16, 2025

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic, the mechanic discovered severe corrosion on the suspension. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V124000 (Suspension). The vehicle was taken to a dealer,... Read more

Incident date: Aug 12, 2025

On [XXX] while traveling on a highway, the vehicle lost drive power—the gear selector would not remain in Drive and reverted to Neutral for approximately 10 minutes. This created a serious safety hazard due to sudden loss of propulsion in moving traffic. The event was captured by OnStar, which ema... Read more

Incident date: Aug 12, 2025

Incident date: Apr 1, 2025

Tail gate opens and shut by its self while I’m going down the road have dropped a couple things out and lost them could have been worse if some one hit by jack that fell out

Incident date: Apr 1, 2025

Tail gate opens and shut by its self while I’m going down the road have dropped a couple things out and lost them could have been worse if some one hit by jack that fell out

Incident date: May 2, 2025

The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that after her husband had arrived at his destination, upon returning to the vehicle and attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was eventually able to restart and returned to normal functionality, but the ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2025

I paid out of my own pocket for a safety recall, with no evidence I will ever be refunded, and the recall team has un-done my recall update. This is the 2.2 update that was put in place to fix the potential issues with the safety of the vehicle. I do not know what they have undone. I know that my s... Read more

Incident date: Feb 2, 2025

I got a recall on car seat from amazon where i bought it an others

Incident date: Feb 2, 2025

I got a recall on car seat from amazon where i bought it an others

Incident date: Feb 21, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped, the engine started to rev. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact drove into a gas station and the vehicle shut off while parking the vehicle. The contact's brother arrived at the scene and resta... Read more

Incident date: Feb 5, 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle was misfiring and hesitating to respond. Additionally, there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The v... Read more

Incident date: Feb 6, 2025

While traveling from Massachusetts to South Carolina we stopped at a rest area for a break. when we re-started the S.U.V., a message was displayed that the power steering assist was no longer working. No warning and it was running fine before stop. Because the same thing happened on my other Ford Ed... Read more

Incident date: Feb 6, 2025

The circuit board for the module that controls the power lift gate is damaged from water. Water seeps in the roof rail and wets the panel causing the the power tailgate to lock shut and unable to be opened.

Incident date: Jan 23, 2025

I own a 2017 Kia Sportage, and I recently experienced a malfunction indicator engine light turning on. Upon diagnosis by Kia Russ Darrow at Odana Rd Madison, WI , the vehicle displayed DTC P001000 – ‘A (Intake)’ Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1). They have noticed oil leakage around ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the image displayed on the screen was frozen. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V684000 (Back Over Prevent... Read more

Incident date: Jan 25, 2025

Transmission jerks with hard shift and rough idle

Incident date: Jan 1, 2021

Having fuel pump issue. Car stalls very badly and pre collision light and engine lights start flashing. Severe jumping by car driving down the road. When accelerating the car has no acceleration and hesitates very badly.

Incident date: Jan 10, 2025

Issue with idle on-off. After idling at light etc. car will stall. First time would not re-start , I was towed. Mechanic replaced turbo feature but problem persists and I am not using the on -off feature in an attempt to not have this happen, yet it does.

Incident date: Jan 10, 2025

The sunroof exploded without impact

Incident date: Jan 10, 2025

Smell of Gas coming from the the fuel line, and the radio changes stations on its own

Incident date: Dec 20, 2024

Vehicle Safety and Functionality Concerns: 1.Steering Issues: Steering remains uncentered and unresponsive despite new tires and alignment at the dealership. Excessive steering margin, particularly dangerous in rainy conditions, leading to steering errors. 2.As the new generation Range Rover Spor... Read more

5 injured

Incident date: Nov 3, 2024

The hill hold assist on the MK8 VW GTI is overly aggressive, creating safety concerns. When starting on a hill, there is a 2-3 second delay where the car strongly holds the brakes, even after the brake light disengages. This could lead to rear-end collisions as following drivers might assume the car... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2024

The van will not start on a regular basis. Usually within a week the battery voltage has depleted to the point the van will not start. Have to put a charger on it often. This is a commonly reported problem on many forums.

Incident date: Dec 2, 2024

original part # 68545657aa was malfunctioning and i took vehicle into shop to replace. I had to order replacement part 68545657AB at my own expense and pay to have it installed. I received safety recall notice "A2B/NHTSA 24E-082" via mail and went to the recall reimbursement website. this part is ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 2, 2024

Incident date: Nov 21, 2024

Side object sensors go off frequently when no vehicles are there on both sides of vehicle. Additionally when passing vehicles the side object sensors only detect vehicles about 40% of the time. The side object sensors will double flash when no vehicles are there and fight me when changing lanes wh... Read more

Incident date: Oct 18, 2024

My 2019 Blazer gave a Steering Assist warning on 2 Nov 2024. I was aware of a recall for other Blazers but for some reason my VIN was not among those recalled. I took it to the dealership on 6 Nov 2024. The dealership has determined that the issue is indeed the same issue with those other Blazers th... Read more

Incident date: Oct 20, 2024

Rusty frame undercarriage. It’s not going to get any better due to the fact I have to drive on hwy 80 with all the construction, that’s a hazard itself, potholes everywhere that puts stress on your frame and the salt every winter.

Incident date: Oct 11, 2024

Rear tailgate is inoperable because of water damage. The rear driver side seatbelt is wet, the floor of the trunk is wet, the water damaged the control module for the rear tailgate, it does not open.

Incident date: Oct 11, 2024

On October 9, I brought my 2019 Audi Q7 with approximately 79k miles to my dealership service department for an oil change and an inspection sticker. While in for the service, the dealership performed a multi-point inspection. During the inspection, the service technician found that both rear coil... Read more

Incident date: Apr 25, 2024

My Audi Q3 was in repair at Audi Spokane WA for an issue with the steering wheel, horn and airbag. I had it inspected at a shop in Moscow ID who diagnosed the damage as the Wheel Clock Spring. Lux Auto Hause advised that I contact Audi Dealership and stated the clock spring is under warranty. I mad... Read more

Incident date: Jun 30, 2024

Known issue that Ram 2500 from this year have issues with their ABS modules and hydraulic control unit (HCU) modules. This could potentially disable the electronic stability control (ESC), which is designed to help maintain vehicle control during a slide. The truck experiences issues such as the los... Read more

Incident date: Jun 23, 2024

Coolant Leak, engine damage, overheated engine

Incident date: Jun 23, 2024

Coolant Leak, engine damage, overheated engine

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EPA Fuel Economy — 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 9-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	22.0	30.0	25.0	Premium	$3,250

CO2 Emissions: 351.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300

153 manufacturer communications from 107 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	30
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	12
350000 EQUIPMENT	10
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	10
010000 STEERING	9
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)	8
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	7
100000 POWER TRAIN	6

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Check engine light illuminated Fault code stored in N3/10 control unit- P052E71 Positive Crankcase Ventilation Regulator Valve Performance: The valve for crankcase ventilation has a malfunction The partial-load ventilation valve (a part

160000 STRUCTURE

As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a Settlement regarding claims relating to alleg

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

160000 STRUCTURE

Tailgate opens unintentionally. Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. E.g. when stored in trouser pocket, handbag etc. Remedy As of the 6th generation, the vehicle key can be recoded

162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

119700 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUEL CELL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The radio station favorites list is no longer present after bus idle Saving process during download Perform software update in control unit HU6 in the head unit (A26/17) to version E871.1 (A 247 904 53 00).

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz AG (??A?A?MBAG??A?A?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that in certain MY 2017-2021 C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, GLC, GLE, GLS, AMG GT, S-Class, SL, and SLC (205, 117, 257, 213/238, 253, 166/292, 190/290,217/2

220000 SEATS

Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Fault code P06DA00 is found current or stored in engine control unit. Check engine light may be activated. Various causes Up to Model year 2018 Fault code P06DA00 can be disregarded if not activating the check engine light, unless ot

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The "SOS nonfunctional" message appears sporadically in the instrument cluster of the vehicle. The fault code B129C00 is stored in the control unit log. The message occurs in particular after the vehicle has been non-operational for an ext

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA (a??MBUSAa??) is extending the coverage for the intake line assembly on your vehicle

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Check engine light illuminated Fault code stored in N3/10 control unit- P052E71 a?? Positive Crankcase Ventilation Regulator Valve Performance: The valve for crankcase ventilation has a malfunction The partial-load ventilation valve (a

063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (a??MBUSAa??) is extending the warranty coverage on the intake line assembly in ce

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The Mercedes me connect services cannot be activated. The remote status data does not update. Error in N112/9 - control unit for telematics services (HERMES). In the HERMES control unit log, under the "URL" tab, the value DEFAULT is st

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (a??MYa??) 2016 a?? 2021 C-Class (205 platform), E-Class (213 platform) and GLC (253 platform) vehicles, the air conditioning contro

130000 VISIBILITY

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

In the MBUX weather app, the temperature is displayed in the wrong unit (Fahrenheit instead of A?C, or vice versa). Temperature setting in Mmc mobile application settings incorrect Remedy Adjust the setting in the Mercedes me connect

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

010000 STEERING

Complaint Loads induced at the steering wheel through pushing and pulling actions may cause creaking and cracking noises in the mechanical steering column. Cause Insufficient grease lubrication in the clamping area of the mechanical ste

160000 STRUCTURE

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 20 years/unlimited miles, and applies to the vehicle rega

160000 STRUCTURE

Complaint The trunk lid is not latching into the closed position with the help of the trunk lid power closing function after the electric closing process. There is a loud rattling from the trunk or from the trunk lid power closing unit (

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

010000 STEERING

Complaint Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jammed in the top/bottom adjustment position (e.g. with Easy Entry function). Cause Height adjustment moves to the top/bottom limit stop and jams. Remedy There are 2 re

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Customer states after a bus sleep the SiriusXM category changes from "My Favorites" to "All Stations" or a different category. Sometimes, the "My Favorites" category will be unavailable for the entire dri

010000 STEERING

350000 EQUIPMENT

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint The Apple Carplay interface cannot be controlled via the center console touchpad or the right-hand steering wheel touchpad. Cause A setting on the iPhone may prevent control via the touchpad Remedy To remedy on the affected

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has extended the warranty for the accelerator pedal wiring harness and connectors from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 10 years

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Complaint ESPA?, BAS, PRE-SAFEA?, HOLD function, Hill-Start Assist and ESPA? trailer stabilization are unavailable. Also the adaptive brake lights, Adaptive Brake Assist and/or ATTENTION ASSIST may be unavailable. The brake system continu

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint The result from the XENTRY battery test does not match the current state of the battery. Cause The XENTRY battery tester uses the stored on-board electrical system data in the SAM module to access the health of the 12 volt bat

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint The following complaints may be noted by the customer: a?? Upon selecting navigation, the central display may show the following message: "Map data does not match with your system. Please insert a medium containing the correspo

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint The garage door hand transmitter cannot be initialized with the integrated garage door opener in the inside rearview mirror. Cause 1. The integrated garage door opener (GDO) is not compatible with the opening system installed

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint The range of the integrated garage door opener (GTO) is too short. Cause 1. Vehicles equipped with infrared windows and/or a heated windshield may suffer from complaints involving low transmission power. 2. When comparing the

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Sporadic warning message in instrument cluster "Engine oil pressure stop switch off vehicle" (or similar) is shown in red on vehicles with low mileage. Cause Directional control valve may stick. Remedy 1- Read off oil level i

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

"MY15+ M278 and M157 Equipped Vehicles with Fault Code ""P023400 a?? Boost Pressure is Too High"" "

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MBUX multimedia system: Map data does not match with your system/the navigation system cannot be activated

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

MBUX multimedia system: Map data does not match with your system/the navigation system cannot be activated

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

"Functional impairment of 48 V on-board electrical system "

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Upon selecting navigation, the central display may show the following message: "Map data does not match with your system. Please insert a medium containing the corresponding map data". the navigation menu cannot be opened.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

The mobile phone address book may not be transferred completely to the multimedia system COMAND, Audio 20, or MBUX. The contact list may not be fully populated and in some instances, the call list will display telephone numbers but no names

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

The customer may note that the Dashcam feature is inoperable with one of the following complaints.

100000 POWER TRAIN

If TRANSMISSION 725.1 9G TRONIC FACELIFT exhibits any "shift quality" concerns, vared diagnosis procedures are available to you for selected vehicle model series with STAR3 architecture,

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

On vehicles with code 077 HERMES dummy module the following functions are restricted, unavailable.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning

071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Intermittently after bus sleep the lower control panel LCP and upper control panel UCP may be panel UCP may be inoperable.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Insufficient charging or no wireless charging with iPhone 12.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

The customer may note that the Dashcam feature is inoperable with one of the following complaints.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

The customer may note that the Dashcam feature is inoperable with one of the following complaints.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

The customer may note that the Dashcam feature is inoperable with one of the following complaints:

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Model indicator index.

140000 AIR BAGS

Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (?MY?) 2017-2018 E-Class (213, and 238 platform) vehicles, the supplemental restraint system (?SRS?) control unit software does not corr

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (?MY?) 2013-2017 B-Class, C-Class, CLA-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class, GL-Class, GLA-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, GLK-Class, GLS-Cla

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Unmotivated Reaction from Park Assist - model series 213 facelift / 238 facelift with option code 235 (active par- king assist) and option code 501 (surround view system)

010000 STEERING

Fault Code U045A00 "Implausible Data Were Received From Control Unit 'Parking System'." Stored In Electric Power Steering Control Unit

010000 STEERING

Cracking/Creaking Noises Coming From The Area Of The Mechanical Steering Column

100000 POWER TRAIN

Shifting complaints and transmission fault codes in vehicles with transmission 725.0

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Xentry Battery Tester results disagree with workshop assessment

119320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER

Xentry Battery Tester results disagree with workshop assessment

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated - Fault code P012800

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional

340000 COMMUNICATION

Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Hold detent for front door hinges

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Hold detent for front door hinges

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AIRMATIC Fault Message "Max 80 km/ h (50 mph) " In Instrument Cluster

121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Che

350000 EQUIPMENT

120000 LIGHTING (PWS)

350000 EQUIPMENT

To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Event memory in the instrument cluster mileage readings intermittently inaccurate

190000 TIRES

Information Label on Tire Sealant

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Information Label on Tire Sealant

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Functional impairment of 48 V on-board electrical system

350000 EQUIPMENT

NTG5.5: High-frequency noise emitted from center speaker after door is opened

010000 STEERING

Assessment of actuating and operating noise from steering

020000 SUSPENSION

Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle

100000 POWER TRAIN

Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Firewall grommet on major assembly partition wall leaky

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

ESP, BAS, PRE-SAFE - Fault message in instrument cluster

100001 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Electric range is reduced after brief period

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

NTG 5.5 head unit - Browser shows "Fault during authentication" message

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

NTG5.5: High-frequency noise emitted from center speaker after door is opened

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MERCEDES-BENZ E300 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ E300 across all model years (2016–2017).

17 Total Recalls

237 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

8 Reported Crashes

6 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ E300 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2017 (current)	16	183
2016	1	1	View
2009	0	2	View
2002	0	1	View
2001	0	2	View
1999	0	15	View
1998	0	13	View
1997	0	12	View
1996	0	1	View
1995	0	7	View

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Model	Recalls	Complaints
GLA 250	1,219	416	View
GLC 300	1,143	568	View
GLE 350	1,116	311	View
C 300	1,074	360	View
AMG GLS63	963	12	View
AMG C43	944	74	View
CLA 250	923	130	View
AMG GLC43	920	42	View

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