Mercedes-Benz E350 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 45 recalls and 2,178 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz E350 (model years 2003–2017, 2020–2026). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (522 complaints), followed by air bags (392 complaints). The 2021 model year has the most recalls (12).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 12 | 13 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 5 | 51 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 6 | 31 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 8 | 278 | 10 | 14 | |
| 2013 | 6 | 164 | 15 | 4 | |
| 2012 | 7 | 217 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 5 | 223 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 4 | 184 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 4 | 64 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2008 | 4 | 173 | 8 | 9 | |
| 2007 | 5 | 350 | 1 | 10 | |
| 2006 | 4 | 400 | 14 | 9 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2006 (400), 2007 (350) and 2014 (278). Among model years at least two years old, the 2024 has the fewest complaints on file (5).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz E350 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 522 | 12 of 22 | |
| Air bags | 392 | 10 of 22 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 210 | 9 of 22 | |
| Engine | 194 | 14 of 22 | |
| Service brakes | 176 | 11 of 22 |
Latest 8 of 45 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V281000 | May 1, 2026 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2025 | 144,049 |
| 25V240000 | Apr 11, 2025 | Electrical system: wiring | 2024 | 14 |
| 24V941000 | Dec 18, 2024 | Power train: axle assembly | 2025 | 17 |
| 24V874000 | Nov 19, 2024 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2006–2009 | 33,456 |
| 24V688000 | Sep 13, 2024 | Equipment: electrical, infotainment, software | 2024 | 2,025 |
| 24V224000 | Mar 22, 2024 | Electrical system: wiring | 2024 | 396 |
| 24V115000 | Feb 16, 2024 | Electrical system: wiring, fuses and circuit breakers | 2024 | 31,848 |
| 23V880000 | Dec 21, 2023 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2022–2023 | 79,676 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 80 complaints and a fire in 56 complaints; 94 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.