2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E350

8 recalls — 368 complaints — 109 TSBs

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 E400 Coupe, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2011-2014 E350 Coupe, and 2012-2014 E350 Cabrio vehicles. An incorrect front passenger air bag may have been installed during a prior repair.

Consequence

An incorrect air bag may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

205 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

COMMUNICATION

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models... Read more

Consequence

An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-80... Read more

24,226 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014 C250, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe, 2014-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, GLK 350, GLK250 BlueTec 4Matic, GLK350 RWD, 2015-2017 E400 4Matic ... Read more

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

288,779 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe... Read more

Consequence

If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

495,290 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350... Read more

Consequence

If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

51 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 SL550, 2013-2014 SL63 AMG, 2014-2016 E350, 2014 E350 Cabriolet, E350 Coupe, 2014-2015 S550, 2015 E350 Bluetec, 2015-2016 E400, 2016 E550 Coupe, and Maybach S600 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to August 14, 2015. The a... Read more

Consequence

If the control unit pins lose connection, there would be a loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. The increase in pin contact resistance can also increase the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and ignition is off.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

70 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2014 E350 and E350 4Matic sedans manufactured June 4, 2014, to July 9, 2014. The affected vehicles were built with a fuel feed line that has a single flare fitting instead of a double flare fitting.

Consequence

If the fuel feed line has the incorrect flare fitting, the connection between the fuel hose and the fuel feed line might develop a leak or may completely disconnect. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire and if the fuel feed line disconnects, the vehicle wo... Read more

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct fuel line, free of charge. This recall began on January 11, 2016. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

809 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 E350 Sedan, E350 4Matic Sedan, E350 4Matic Station Wagon, E400 Hybrid Sedan, CLS 550 CGI, and CLS550 4Matic, 2013-2014 E550 4Matic Sedan, 2013 E63 Sedan, E63 Station Wagon and CLS63, 2014-2015 CLS63 4Matic, E63 4Matic Sedan, E... Read more

Consequence

If the rubber seal falls into the engine compartment, it may contact parts of the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will attach four additional retaining clips to the rubber seal, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-201-573-5339. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2015020001.

147,224 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Complaint Statistics

368 total complaints 19 crashes 17 fires 14 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	56
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	41
ENGINE	38
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	32
STEERING	23
SUSPENSION	22
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	20
SERVICE BRAKES	18
POWER TRAIN	15
STRUCTURE:BODY	13

Incident date: Apr 20, 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed fuel odor in the interior and exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the fai... Read more

Incident date: Mar 20, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated. The contact added oil to the vehicle; however, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and failed to exceed 60 MPH while driving. The vehicle was taken to the deal... Read more

Incident date: Apr 18, 2026

Strong smell of fuel from the rear wheel well areas, especially after a fill. I have been searching the recalls and found a 15V-792 / 2015110006 Recall Summary as well as a 15V-792 / 2015110006 Recall Solution. Please advise if this is of safety concern and the dealer should address this concern. ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2026

Brake line failure. Front section of the line that feeds the rear wheels leaked while traveling. Warning light came on. Purchased brake fluid and drove to local service provider. The rear section left to right above subframe was found to be rotted, but not leaking yet. Local service provider repla... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced transmission failure, and the brake lines were rusted. The contact was trapped in the desert for hours with his dog. The contact stated that two independent mechanics had determined that the idler pulley need... Read more

Incident date: Mar 9, 2026

About every 45 days the car will not turn off. Safety items like the rear view camera will not work. The main viewing screen will go dead. I called the dealership. They said this was a common problem with my car. The only fix is to attempt a full system reboot with a paper clip. This has now happen... Read more

Incident date: Mar 9, 2026

Incident date: Feb 12, 2026

My vehicles passenger seat is laid back and the button to bring seat back up is not functioning. The passenger side window will not roll up or down, the sensor on the side view mirror is not working. The automatic power running board is not working on passenger side. The tire monitor is not working.

Incident date: Feb 1, 2026

9 warnings lights turned on on my dashboard and when going slow and accelerating it brakes by it self also brakes on freeway going 70 mph and then recovers

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a power inverter module (PIM) failure. The dealer replaced the power inverter module (PIM); however, the failure persisted. ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 15, 2024

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the engine turned over but the vehicle to failed to start while attempting to drive the vehicle. After starting, the vehicle was difficult to turn off. The malfunction warning light was illuminated, and a message "Do Not Drive" was d... Read more

Incident date: Oct 8, 2025

The jeep die while I was driving on CR530. Check engine light came on and stuff flashed I quickly pulled over rto the shoulder. After ten minutes I was able to drive it into a dunkin donut shop but it turned off three times risking my life each time. I had my hazard lights on but people dont care... Read more

Incident date: Oct 8, 2025

2014 Mercedes e350 these models as well as those from2009-2015. Have recall on subframe but the brake lines rust out and deteriorate as mine has now done. If you go on line you tube etc. you will see the issue and all complaints. I had my subframe replaced under warranty at Mercedes of flemington. A... Read more

Incident date: Sep 7, 2025

Our doors completely locked inside our garage. We could not get in the car at all, even after a technician came to replace the low voltage battery. Only after replacing the low voltage battery was someone able to get into the car. However, that low voltage battery did not fix the core issue the car... Read more

Incident date: Apr 15, 2025

I purchased a 2021 Chrysler Voyager in August 2024 from Apple Autos in Shakopee MN. When we purchased the car, there has always been a rough idle and were assured that this was due to the automatic start/engine. Around July 2025, I began experiencing engine issues that have persisted for over two mo... Read more

Incident date: Sep 4, 2025

warning light wrench came on truck suddenly downshifted into low gear

Incident date: Sep 4, 2025

Aggressive premature tire wear on the inner section of the tire tread on a 2022 Jeep Compass (purchased December 2022). Mostly on the front tires, similar slight evidence on rear tires. Alignment was investigated in March 2025 by commercial repair service center (not dealership). Alignment is within... Read more

Incident date: Aug 8, 2025

We kept Honda CRV EXL 2017 on time repair by the Honda dealership ,never missed one deadline of repair as recommended by the Honda repair shop. Now they are saying that head gasket is blown and engine has jammed. How can head gasket go bad randomly when maintenance was done regularly by the Honda... Read more

Incident date: Jul 9, 2025

On August 6, 2025, I scheduled an appointment at Ball Honda, located at 2135 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950 (Tel: 619-259-5865), for a recall service on my 2008 Honda Accord, Since I was unable to attend, I sent my son to take the car in, However, the Honda representative refused to per... Read more

Incident date: Jul 9, 2025

Problem: Ongoing failure of 360 degree view, as described in Safety Recall Notice 23S48 / NHTSA Recall 23V598: "rear camera blue or black image when placed in reverse or 360 degree view is selected." First noted around August 2023, but still happening. Vehicle was taken to a dealer for repair, but t... Read more

Incident date: Jul 29, 2025

During recent operation of the vehicle, the passenger-side front vent window failed to remain secure due to an apparent adhesive failure. The latch mechanism detached from the glass or frame, causing the window to become loose and unable to latch properly. This defect created a risk of the window fu... Read more

Incident date: Apr 23, 2025

The contact owns a 1999 Mazda MX-5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V032000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer and several other dealers were contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 23, 2025

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The service power steering warning light illuminated, and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not... Read more

Incident date: Jul 25, 2025

Excessive Oil Consumption: I purchased this Tiguan 2022 back on [XXX] in Florida and since I purchased it I have issues with this matter. I have reported my Tiguans consuming oil at a rate significantly higher than what's expected between oil changes and I was informed that is normal, yet I still di... Read more

Incident date: Jul 21, 2025

The vehicle randomly started giving me a service power steering system message. Just got into my vehicle and now the power steering system will not work.

Incident date: Jul 14, 2024

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the back over prevention screen was blank. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the camera needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of... Read more

Incident date: Jul 14, 2024

The vehicle's Auto Idle Stop (AIS) malfunctioned. The vehicle stalled and required a complete "shut down" to restart. The vehicle was first in line at a traffic light. The AIS system engaged. When I took my foot off the break to "go" when the light turned green, the car stalled. An error message po... Read more

Incident date: Feb 5, 2025

Leaking antifreeze into Cylinder 2, causing mis firing the engine, damaging the engine.Also overheating the engine, hesitation when trying to accelerate.

Incident date: Jun 1, 2025

The contact owned a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact's daughter was driving at approximately 30 MPH when the vehicle had independently accelerated. The contact said that her daughter drove through an intersection and crashed into another vehicle. The contact's vehicle crashed into the other vehicle's... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jun 5, 2025

My check engine light came on when I was traveling in Oregon. I didn't notice any major changes in my vehicle's performance. Drove it all the way back to Colorado without issues. It went off and came back on several times. I replaced the cabin air filter, engine air filter and put fuel injector clea... Read more

Incident date: Apr 29, 2025

This is a supplemental complaint to add more detail to a prior submission. I am the original owner of a 2021 Toyota Highlander with 10,000 miles at the time of the issue worsening to the point that I finally broke down and was forced to pay the Toyota dealership's hefty diagnostic fee. The air condi... Read more

Incident date: Apr 24, 2025

Panoramic sunroof came loose on highway and bent up 90 degrees making vehicle undrivable.

Incident date: May 4, 2025

2019 GMC Sierra AT4 with 6.2L engine failed while driving 45 mph. No warnings and no check engine lights prior to engine failure. Coasted off the road, engine would not restart. Upon attempted restart the check engine light came on showing code P0016 for crankshaft/camshaft position sensor. Towed ve... Read more

Incident date: Apr 2, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated while her husband was driving 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle failed to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle failed to accelerate until the vehicle stopped. The vehicle was towed to the ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 18, 2024

I own a 2025 Kia Carnival SX Prestige Hybrid, and the vehicle intermittently fails to exceed 31 mph when the outside temperature is cold, typically in the single digits or low teens. This issue occurs when I use the remote start system and get into the car to leave for work around 6:50 to 7 am. I ha... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2023

Fuel Rail leaking from rail seem. Appears to be along the entire rail where the top is joined to the bottom part of the rail.

Incident date: Dec 30, 2024

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure). The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the driver’s side A-pillar trim detached and flew off into traffic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer wa... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2024

Major engine failure / main bearing failure with the engine burning oil and no warning signs no oil leaks or no burning oil smoke out of exhaust. I’m in the process of having the engine re built out of pocket on this date 1/19/2025 and have no documentation from repair shop at this time so I can... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2024

Passing a semi up a hill going 75 and the motor shuts off. As the Yukon slowed, the semi slowed down as well. It was difficult trying to get the Yukon to the right shoulder. There was no warnings or anything on the dash. The vehicle just quit running. Tried restarting and it was like the battery... Read more

Incident date: Jan 3, 2025

The turn signal stalk, when self-canceling from a right turn, will drop too hard, and will turn on the left turn signal after the turn, causing confusion to not only the vehicle operator, but other drivers on the road. This has happened on multiple occasions.

Incident date: Dec 23, 2024

The contact's mother owns a 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact stated that his mother observed the message "Stop Safely - Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon" and immediately after the warning light was il... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2019

•Unknown parts or system malfunctions; yes, an inspection can be issued •The car is parked very close to the house and continuously producing poisonous and harmful gas, battery liquid and glasses splattered more than 20ft away. •No, before the incident there was no issue observed. •No, but... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Dec 1, 2019

Fire

Incident date: Dec 13, 2024

The heater temperature is not consistent and keeps fluctuating. When I set the temperature to 80°F, it initially blows hot air, but after about 10 seconds, it starts blowing colder air. To get consistently hot air, I have to set the temperature to the maximum.

Incident date: Nov 19, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, the passenger’s side active headrest had deployed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the two plastic clips used to hold the headrest in place were fra... Read more

Incident date: Oct 14, 2021

On October 22, 2025 I drove 10 miles from my home. I turned off and parked the vehicle at approx. 8:58 AM. Within 2 minutes I notices quite a bit of smoke coming from under the hood. I called the fire department and within 10 minutes the entire front of the car was on fire. The vehicle from front ... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Oct 27, 2024

this is a software issue. it’s always cutting in and out turning blank at times/ glitching / disconnecting just a bunch of stuff that gets very annoying and frustrating especially when driving.

Incident date: Oct 17, 2024

The contact owns a 2020 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while stopped at a traffic signal he was depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, when the signal changed, and as he released the brake pedal, the vehicle was not turning on. The contact placed the vehicle in park (P) and restarted the... Read more

Incident date: Oct 7, 2024

Got my registration form to update my tags and I saw the comments at the bottom say this vehicle has a recall.. so I decided to call the dealer to set up a appointment to get it fixed when I called the dealer, they said that they didn’t have the part so they will contact me as soon as possible so ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 7, 2024

While driving the car has issues with power steering when turning the wheel either direction the steering will lose power steering and jerk the opposite direction turning. I have almost been in numerous accidents now the worst going 75 on highway passing semi around a corner and it jerked and almost... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy — 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E350

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 7-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	20.0	30.0	24.0	Premium	$3,400
3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 7-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	20.0	29.0	23.0	Premium or E85	$3,550
3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 7-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	20.0	28.0	23.0	Premium	$3,550

CO2 Emissions: 377.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

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

Technical Service Bulletins — 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E350

109 manufacturer communications from 86 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	20
160000 STRUCTURE	7
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	7
350000 EQUIPMENT	6
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	6
100000 POWER TRAIN	6
220000 SEATS	5
010000 STEERING	5

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

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

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

160000 STRUCTURE

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 allegations that the a??Burl

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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 reg

160000 STRUCTURE

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

160000 STRUCTURE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (a??MYa??) vehicles listed below, the particulate matter (a??PMa??) sensor could potentially fail and consequently activat

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

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

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock

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)

100000 POWER TRAIN

Shifting complaints and transmission fault codes in vehicles with transmission 725.0

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated - Fault code P012800

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

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Update engine electronics (ME-SFI) control unit software

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Update engine electronics (ME-SFI) control unit software

150000 SEAT BELTS

Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises

020000 SUSPENSION

Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible

251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible

162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

Liftgate intermittently does not open fully

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

No/poor radio reception in AM frequency range.

061400 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Ticking or pulsing noise from high-pressure pump and/or fuel injectors.

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Intial startup not possible after replacement of transmisson 725.0 or of electrohydraulic controller unit.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Intial startup not possible after replacement of transmisson 725.0 or of electrohydraulic controller unit.

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

Traffic information service and posibly the voice control, nonfunctional after navigation software update.

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

"Anti-theft protection activated".

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Gasket may settle causing a slight oil leak.

061530 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS

Gasket may settle causing a slight oil leak.

140000 AIR BAGS

Recall Campaign announcement for Takata driver airbags.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

XENTRY (MERCEDES): SOME VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING A FREEZE IF DISTRONIC SPEED IS SET AND CANCELED IMMEDIATELY ON ASSISTANCE GRAPHIC OF INSTRUMENT PANEL. SOFTWARE NEEDS REPROGRAMMING. MODEL 212, 218. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

XENTRY (MERCEDES): COMBINATION OF FAULT CODES P060C00 AND/OR P060600, CAUSING VARIOUS TRANSMISSION SYMPTOMS DUE TO CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT, SOFTWARE INDUCED INTERNAL CONTROL UNIT FAULT IS DETECTED. MODEL 212.098, 212.298, 212. 095, 212.19

220000 SEATS

The pneumatic 4-way lumbar support fails. Lumbar support pockets cannot be filled up or they drain.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Various transmission complaints in combination with the fault code P060C00 and/or P060600. With fault code P060C00 the symptoms may include the transmission switching to limp-home mode and in some case there may be a display message (assi

220000 SEATS

Possible complaints: 1. Memory function of electric seat fore/aft adjustment not functioning. 2. Seat fore/aft adjustment with easy entry/exit feature not functioning. 3. Head restraint presetting not functioning. 4. Seat fore/aft adjus

220000 SEATS

Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.

010000 STEERING

XENTRY (MERCEDES): AFTER ENGINE HAS STARTED, SEVERAL ISSUES OCCURS, AN ACOUSTIC WARNING SOUNDS IS HEARD, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS WARNING MESSAGE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION, SERVICE REQUIRED. STEERING SYSTEM IS SLUGGISH. MODEL 117

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

THE SERVICE CALIBRATION ARE NOT ABLE TO BE PRFORMED WITHOUT CODE 500. 06/10/14*LJ

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

XENTRY( MERCEDES): BLIND SPOT INOPERATIVE. 06/10/14*LJ THE CAUSE OF THE DEFECT COMES FROM MOISTURE & MALFUNCTIONS ON THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *LJ UPDATE 05/16/2015*LJ

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

MERCEDES: TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE IS UPDATED DUE TO LACK OF CORRESPONDING WITH CURRENT PRODUCTION CONFIGURATION. MODEL 2014 212, 218. *PE

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

MERCEDES: TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE IS UPDATED DUE TO LACK OF CORRESPONDING WITH CURRENT PRODUCTION CONFIGURATION. MODEL 2014 212, 218. *PE

160000 STRUCTURE

AIRCAP functions excessively

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Sloshing noises from area of rocker panels/ longitudinal members on left and right.

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Air conditioning intermittently does not cool.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The engine diagnosis warning lamp - check engine lamp (CEL) is active. One or more of the faults relating to the throttle valve actuator (M16/6) listed under 'Control unit / Fault' is/are stored in the engine control unit (N3/10).

350000 EQUIPMENT

Apple products (iPhone or iPod) are not charged via the serial USB interface of the COMAND Online control unit (A40/3) in the stowage compartment of the center console.

100000 POWER TRAIN

The vehicle cannot be started The vehicle may start by itself shortly after the startup attempt with a delay, as the relay can be late closing. and/or The gear selection is displayed, but no gear is engaged. Gear selection is not possibl

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

100000 POWER TRAIN

Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). Heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa)

010000 STEERING

Creaking noise when making vertical or longitudinal adjustment to electrical steering column

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery discharged, vehicle does not start.

284100 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

The 360? camera cannot be calibrated.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Collision Prevention Assist (CPA) may warn for no obvious reason (optical and acoustic warning message).

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

Collision Prevention Assist (CPA) may warn for no obvious reason (optical and acoustic warning message).

010000 STEERING

Surface damage on steering wheel trim

010000 STEERING

Fault code U41600 logged in 'ES' (electric steering) control unit after software update or steering gear replacement. Note: Fault code U41600 means: Implausible data were received from the control unit "Traction system". This fault code

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The key is not recognized in the electronic ignition switch, the vehicle cannot be started and/or the automatic transmission may perform an "Automatic P function" at speeds below 6 km/h.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - Fault code entry (FC) 14A600 or 14A700

350000 EQUIPMENT

Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that the mbrace software does not correspond to current production configuration. An authorized Mercedes-Benz deal

020000 SUSPENSION

Creaking/squeaking noises from the front axle when steering

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

XENTRY (MERCEDES): CONTROL UNITS INSTALLED, UNDER DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, HAS WATER ENTERING TRAY, CAUSED BY CONDENSATION HOSE OF A/C HOUSING BEING EITHER DISLOCATED, PINCHED, CRUSHED OR LEAKING. MODEL ALL. *PE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The Parktronic system switches to malfunction. The driver notices a fault message (4 red LEDs and 2 sec continuous signal). The following fault codes are stored in the PTS control unit (N62): A23400 - Rear PARKTRONIC warning element 1 ha

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Software update of COMAND Online control unit.

016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

XENTRY (MERCEDES): RED DISPLAY MESSAGE IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION AND STEERING ASSISTANCE IS REDUCED, CHECK IMMEDIATELY THE OWNER'S MANUAL AFTER ENGINE START. MODEL 207, 204, 212, 231. NO MODEL YEAR.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

"Metadata loss- Please reimport all media data".

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The COMAND unit does not start or the display remains dark.

100000 POWER TRAIN

FC 2783 (Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high) or FC 0741 (Actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible) stored in transmission control unit. One possible additional customer complaint could be "poor acce

100000 POWER TRAIN

Shift quality complaints and/or automatic transmission in limp-home mode in combination with one or more of the following fault codes: P060600, P072200, P072300, P072364, P072900, P073000, P073100, P073200, P073300, P073400, P073500, P076F0

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

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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

No/poor radio reception in AM frequency range.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The side air vents in the instrument panel may be reflected in the side windows in sunlight

010000 STEERING

Single, throttle lift-off, clunking noise from the side shaft when starting off (audible at the wheel). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

XENTRY (MERCEDES): ON SOME VEHICLES, THE READY LED LIGHTS UP, ONLY, THE PARKTRONIC SYSTEM FAILS TO DISPLAY OBSTACLES, A LOW ON BOARD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM VOLTAGE ONLY OCCURS ON ENGINE START UP. MODELS 212, 207, 117. NO MODEL YEARS.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.

150000 SEAT BELTS

XENTRY (MERCEDES): ON SOME VEHICLES, THE SEAT BELT EXTENDER SWITCH FAILS TO OPERATE. MODEL 207. NO MODEL YEARS. *PE

151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT

XENTRY (MERCEDES): ON SOME VEHICLES, THE SEAT BELT EXTENDER SWITCH FAILS TO OPERATE. MODEL 207. NO MODEL YEARS. *PE

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MERCEDES-BENZ E350 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ E350 across all model years (2006–2016).

58 Total Recalls

2,671 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

150 Reported Crashes

84 Reported Fires

3 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ E350 — Year by Year

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

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2017	0	11	View
2016	5	72	View
2015	6	40	View
2014 (current)	8	368
2013	6	215	View
2012	7	259	View
2011	5	263	View
2010	4	229	View
2009	4	76	View
2008	4	220	View
2007	5	398	View
2006	4	482	View
2005	0	17	View
2004	0	11	View
2003	0	10	View

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GLE 350	1,116	311	View
C 300	1,074	360	View
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