Mercedes-Benz E550 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 16 recalls and 239 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz E550 (model years 2006–2017). The most reported problem area is air bags (90 complaints), followed by suspension (56 complaints). The 2017 model year has the most recalls (5).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 61 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 68 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 37 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2010 (68), 2011 (61) and 2007 (37). Among model years at least two years old, the 2016 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz E550 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 90 | 8 of 12 | |
| Suspension | 56 | 6 of 12 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 26 | 4 of 12 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 19 | 4 of 12 | |
| Electrical system | 11 | 5 of 12 |
Latest 8 of 16 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V874000 | Nov 19, 2024 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2007–2009 | 33,456 |
| 22V954000 | Dec 23, 2022 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2007–2009 | 131,653 |
| 21V196000 | Mar 19, 2021 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2007 | 11,356 |
| 21V058000 | Feb 5, 2021 | Electrical system: software | 2017 | 1,292,258 |
| 19V918000 | Dec 20, 2019 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2007–2009 | 747,928 |
| 19V787000 | Nov 1, 2019 | Communication | 2013–2016 | 24,226 |
| 19V010000 | Jan 9, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2010–2017 | 288,779 |
| 18V043000 | Jan 10, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2010, 2013 | 132,167 |
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 5 complaints and a fire in 2 complaints; 3 people injured and 0 deaths 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.