2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E350

7 recalls — 39 complaints — 99 TSBs

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

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Defect Description

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.

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.

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 E250 Diesel, E250 Blue Tec 4 Matic, E350 Sedan, E350 Sedan 4 Matic, E350 Wagon 4 Matic, E400 Sedan, E400 Sedan 4 Matic, E63 Sedan, and E63 Wagon vehicles manufactured October 8, 2014, to October 24, 2014. In the affected vehicles,... Read more

Consequence

If the middle position double seat belt buckle assembly fails under load such as in a severe frontal crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the double seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2014120006.

1,378 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Complaint Statistics

39 total complaints 4 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5
STEERING	5
SERVICE BRAKES	4
WHEELS	3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3
STRUCTURE:BODY	3
ENGINE	2
TIRES	2
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY	2
AIR BAGS	2

Incident date: Jan 8, 2026

2015 E3350 SMELLS GAS INSIDE CABIN, A MECHANIC DETECTED A FUEL LEAK IN THE ELECTRIC PUMP THAT IS LOCATED BEHIND THE DRIVERS SEAT. 70000 MILES NO WARNING LIGHTS

Incident date: Dec 26, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to steer in either direction. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2025

On [XXX] I went out and started my car and it said. Power steering was my function so I turned it off and tried it again. And it said the same thing. Power steering malfunction read the owner's menu which I did is said if you can steal it. Drive it to the nearest dealership. You can't park it Well,... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2025

Incident date: Jun 6, 2025

Rear brake lines rusted out on top of rear subframe which is rusting out and caused immediate brake failure . Our lives and the lives of other were at risk because we were driving on highway and suddenly brakes went to floor and had complete loss of brakes There were no prior warnings no way to pre... Read more

Incident date: Jul 12, 2024

I had a brake line blowout in my 2015 Benz E350 rear brake line blowout. The rear lines were complete rusted out.

Incident date: Jun 1, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made abnormally loud cracking sounds. The contact stated that the failure mostly occurred while turning, driving over a bump in the roadway, and while driving on a steep roadway. An independen... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2023

crankcase ventilation valve continues to fail. I have had it replaced twice in 3 months.

Incident date: Sep 1, 2023

I was driving the car and when applied the breaks noticed that they weren’t working. It was close to be an accident with the car in front of mine, but I was able to maneuver the car. When I stopped noticed that the break fluid container was almost empty and the fluid was leaking under the car. I ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 2023

Electric power steering assist failure. Causing power steering to fail making steering very difficult, raising the chance for a crash.

Incident date: Mar 2, 2023

Electric power steering assist failure. Causing power steering to fail making steering very difficult, raising the chance for a crash.

Incident date: Apr 7, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz E350 equipped with General Tires, Tire Line: Altimax RT43, Tire Size: 245/45/17, DOT Number: 838RWC094518. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH and making a left turn, the front passenger’s side tire suddenly experienced a blowout. The ca... Read more

Incident date: Oct 10, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while the vehicle was receiving routine maintenance, the mechanic noticed that the subframe was rusted. The dealer stated that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufact... Read more

Incident date: Jan 9, 2023

Rear subframe assembly prematurely rust causing failure of the assembly requiring replacement. If not found could cause failure while driving resulting in an accident.

Incident date: Nov 20, 2022

My 2015 E350 with only 40,000 miles was diagnosed to have a rotted and detached rear sub frame . Seems to be a common problem because of defective metal used by the manufacturer. There seems to be a lot of others with same issue I found on the internet . While Mercedes’ Benz has no recall as of ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 21, 2022

The rear subframe of the car (MB E350, 2015 with 81,000 miles) is completely rusted/corroded through creating an unsafe situation where the car pulled left on braking with resultant loss of control of the vehicle as it spun out. The brake lines are adjacent and are also currently being inspected by... Read more

Incident date: Sep 15, 2021

The rear suspension feels like it’s loose and Mercedes Benz dealership says it’s nothing wrong I almost lost control of the car

Incident date: Feb 15, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROADWAY, A POPPING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE PANORAMIC ROOF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NAPLETON AUTOWERKS OF INDIANA LOCATED AT 1349 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD, SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375, WHERE THE WHEE... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2018

SINCE WE HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE (2017) WE HAD COME TO HEAR A LOUD CRACKING OF THE PANO ROOF WHEN TURNING (SAY FROM A GAS STATION OR SIDE SHOP) AND OVER THE YEARS IT HAS BECOME LOUDER AND LOUDER UNTIL IT IS CONSTANT. IT IS SUCH THAT WE HEAR IT ALL THE TIME IN WARM/HOT WEATHER (LIKE NOW, AT THE TIME O... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2018

Incident date: Jul 1, 2019

PANO ROOF CREAKS AND POPS WHEN DRIVING; BEFORE IT WAS JUST ON TURNS NOT (ESP. SUMMER IN USA) IT IS ALL THE TIME. RESEARCH AND DISCUSSIONS SAY THAT THE ROOF PANEL COULD EXPLODE. IS THERE A TSB ON THIS OR A RECALL? WE HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE 2017 AND FOR PAST THREE YEARS IT HAS BECOME A CON... Read more

Incident date: Jan 22, 2020

THE COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST MODULE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. COLLISION ASSIST WAS INOPERATIVE. THIS CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF ACCELERATION AND BRAKING. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP, MERCEDES BENZ OF ARCADIA, WHO PERFORMED A SOFTWARE UPDATE AND CHARGED $205.OO. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOU... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2019

I RECEIVED RECALL FOR PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG FEB 2019 AND IT STILL HAS NOT BE REPLACED. MB DEALER CAN'T ORDER THE BAG BECAUSE MBUSA STILL HAS MY CASE ON PENDING. MBUSA SAID IT WAS NOT UP TO THEM BUT UP TO THE NHTSA TO DECIDE WHO'S CAR GET THE REPLACEMENT. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.

Incident date: Sep 16, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 42 MPH, THE BLIND STOP DETECTION MONITORING SYSTEM AND OTHER UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN TO THE RIGHT. ALSO, WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKES... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Sep 16, 2019

Crash

Incident date: Sep 16, 2019

Crash

Incident date: Sep 16, 2019

Crash

Incident date: Jan 18, 2019

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). MERCEDES-BENZ OF CINCINNATI (LOCATED AT 8727 MONTGOMERY RD, CINCINNATI, OH 45236, (513) 984-9000) STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT FELT ... Read more

Incident date: May 23, 2018

ORIGINAL CONTINENTAL CONTI PRO CONTACT TIRES (245/40/18) FOR MERCEDES BENZ E350 WITH APPROX. 15,000 MILES ON THEM AND MY TIRE BLEW ON HIGHWAY. AND SIDE RIM OF TIRE HAS BIG CUT.IT WAS AT THE TIME OF TRAFFIC AT 5 PM AND I WAS VERY CLOSE TO HIT SIDEWALL OF HIGHWAY. LAST WEEK AGAIN I DISCOVERED THAT O... Read more

Incident date: Mar 15, 2018

I PURCHASED A PRE-CERTIFIED 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 4MATIC SPORT WITH 19,550 MILES ON 3/9/18. WITHIN THE FIRST 175 MILES DRIVEN I HAVE EXPERIENCED A FLAT TIRE FROM COMPLETE SIDEWALL FAILURE IN ONE TIRE (WHICH WAS A NEWER, NON-ORIGINAL) AND TWO SIDEWALL BUBBLES ON TWO OF THE OTHER ORIGINAL TIRES. T... Read more

Incident date: Dec 25, 2017

MY VEHICLE GIVES ME WARNING CODES OUT OF NO WHERE COLLISION ASSIST INOPERABLE BLIND SPOT ASSIST IN OPERABLE. LOST ALL POWER GETTING ON HWY SHUT VEHICLE OFF RESTARTED NOW IT DRIVES STILL GETTING ERROR MESSAGES

Incident date: Jun 15, 2016

CAR WAS STOPPED, PLACED IN PARK ON SLIGHT REARWARD INCLINE. DRIVER WAS ATTEMPTING TO ENTER A GATE CODE IN A BOX LOCATED NEAR THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. DRIVER COULD NOT REACH THE KEYPAD SO THE DOOR WAS OPENED AND DRIVER LEANED OUT TO ENTER THE CODE. THE CAR BEGAN ROLLING REARWARD AND DRAGGED THE DRIVER ... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Feb 10, 2016

EXPLODING FRONT PANORAMIC ROOD GLASS PANEL PART # 212-780-11-21 SLIDING ROOD PANEL. DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY ROAD 50 MILE AN HOUR NO ROCKS OR OTHER CARS. WINDOW PANEL EXPLODED LIKE HEARING A GUN SHOT SOUND. WINDOW IS IN APPROXIMATELY A MILLION SMALL PIECES. INSIDE TEMPERATURE 75 DEGREES, OUTSIDE 20... Read more

Incident date: Sep 22, 2015

I RAN OVER AN UNAVOIDABLE MODERATE SIZED CITY STREET POT HOLE AT LOW SPEED WHILE BRAKING AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DEFLATED. ANOTHER ORIGINAL TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE AND DEVELOPED A SIDEWALL BUBBLE IN SEPTEMBER AND THE DEALER REPLACED IT FOR FREE. THEN I WAS INSTRUCTED TO INFLATE THE TIRES TO ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 23, 2015

DEFECTIVE CONTINENTAL TIRE WITH SIDEWALL BUBBLES ON SIX MONTH OLD 2015 MERCEDES BENZ E350. MERCEDES BENZ OF BUCKHEAD ACKNOWLEDGED THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE AND REPLACED IT AT NO COST. *JS

Incident date: Feb 14, 2015

THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE DEALER SIX TIMES IN A FOUR MONTH PERIOD OF TIME. MOST PROBLEMS WERE RELATED TO ELECTRONICS. HEAD UNIT CENTER CONSOLE MADE A LOUD "A BALL ROLLING AROUND" NOISE WITH 24 HOURS OF BUYING THE CAR. RADIO WOULD INTERMITTENTLY WORK. CLOCK WOULD NOT KEEP TIME. THESE THREE I... Read more

Incident date: Feb 14, 2015

EPA Fuel Economy — 2015 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	28.0	23.0	Premium	$3,000
3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 7-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	20.0	28.0	23.0	Premium or E85	$3,000

CO2 Emissions: 379.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

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

Technical Service Bulletins — 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E350

99 manufacturer communications from 80 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	19
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	8
160000 STRUCTURE	7
350000 EQUIPMENT	7
100000 POWER TRAIN	6
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	5
220000 SEATS	5
010000 STEERING	4

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

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

160000 STRUCTURE

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

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

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

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

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)

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

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

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

120000 LIGHTING (PWS)

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

121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

264100 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Reversing camera nonfunctional on vehicles with code 805 YoM 14/1 (MY15)

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

Reversing camera nonfunctional on vehicles with code 805 YoM 14/1 (MY15)

275100 LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Reversing camera nonfunctional on vehicles with code 805 YoM 14/1 (MY15)

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.

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

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

XENTRY (DAIMLER): AFTER KEY CYCLE, VEHICLE IN LIMP HOME MODE, RETURNS TO NORMAL OPERATION DUE TO BEING STUCK ON CLUTCH PACK OR THE SHIFT VALVE FAULT. MODEL ALL. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

MERCEDES: ON SOME VEHICLES LEFT SIDE OF ENGINE, THE HEAT SHIELD WAS MISTAKENLY INSTALLED AND CAUSES CLEARANCE CONDITION AND NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. MODEL 2015 212, 218 (E, CLS). *PE

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

220000 SEATS

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

220000 SEATS

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

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

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

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.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

100000 POWER TRAIN

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery discharged, vehicle does not start.

010000 STEERING

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

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)

284100 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

The 360? camera cannot be calibrated.

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

010000 STEERING

Surface damage on steering wheel trim

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

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.

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

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.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

"Metadata loss- Please reimport all media data".

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.

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

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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. Fault code P045600 "Very fine leak" or P044200 "Fine leak" stored in engine control unit.

150000 SEAT BELTS

Switch for seat belt extender inoperative.

220000 SEATS

1. Noises when operating electric seat fore/aft adjustment 2. Electric fore/aft adjustment nonfunctional 3. Adjustment is biased to one side, which bends the seat frame

350000 EQUIPMENT

Glove box squeaks/rattles at top left mounting.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

If it is necessary to replace an HV battery, the return will only be accepted with the filled-out ?Analysis Sheet for Transportability of High-Voltage Batteries Form? accompanied by: , the removed part, the quick test printout, the BMS co

130000 VISIBILITY

Outside mirror fogged.

350000 EQUIPMENT

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Engine does not start, or various fault messages in instrument cluster immediately after engine start and servo assistance is reduced. The following display messages may appear: - Red message "Power Steering Malfunction - See Operator's M

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Harsh 4-3 and/or 4-5 shifts may be experienced, usually more noticeable with light throttle drivers. No check engine light etc. or related diagnostic fault codes. Adaptation values are usually within specification.

MERCEDES-BENZ E350 — All Years Overview

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

151 Total Recalls

2,658 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

142 Reported Crashes

75 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	6	72	View
2015 (current)	7	39
2014	11	364	View
2013	8	214	View
2012	10	254	View
2011	7	263	View
2010	57	228	View
2009	10	76	View
2008	10	219	View
2007	13	398	View
2006	12	482	View
2005	0	17	View
2004	0	11	View
2003	0	10	View

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