Mercedes-Benz E 350 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 43 owner complaints and 23 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz E 350 (2020–2026). The 2021 E 350 has the most serious complaints, most often about engine.

Complaints
43
Recalls
23
Model years
7
Worst year
2021

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz E 350 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Mercedes-Benz E 350 years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 350 — 13 complaints, 1 fire; top problem: Engine

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2022 (8 complaints).

Every Mercedes-Benz E 350 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 E 35010001Electrical System
2025 E 35020002Engine
2024 E 35050004Lighting
2023 E 35060023Brakes
2022 E 35080003Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2021 E 3501301012Engine
2020 E 35080136Engine

Most common Mercedes-Benz E 350 problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    12 complaints
  • Engine
    8 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    6 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    6 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    6 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    4 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    3 complaints
  • Lighting
    2 complaints
  • Brakes
    2 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz E 350 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz E 350 recalls

  • Recall 26V281000May 1, 2026144,049 vehiclesModel years 2025–2026

    Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V240000Apr 11, 202514 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: Overheated ground connections can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 24V941000Dec 18, 202417 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2025

    Risk: Rear axle carrier failure can cause a sudden loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V688000Sep 13, 20242,025 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V224000Mar 22, 2024396 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V115000Feb 16, 202431,848 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

  • Recall 23V880000Dec 21, 202379,676 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V574000Aug 11, 2023880 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: Failure to alert occupants of an approaching vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 23V445000Jun 26, 2023143,551 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023

    Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V365000May 20, 2022242,722 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

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

  • Recall 22V232000Apr 8, 2022126,443 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V189000Mar 25, 20228,396 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 21V961000Dec 13, 2021139 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 21V527000Jul 12, 2021542 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Air bags and seatbelts that don't function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 21V483000Jun 25, 20214,917 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 21V354000May 14, 2021343,191 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 21V230000Apr 1, 20218,634 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Air bags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V228000Apr 1, 20216 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display and/or parking sensors can reduce the driver's view and awareness of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V216000Mar 26, 2021109 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A seat too close to the air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the frontal passenger air bag.

  • Recall 21V058000Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

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

  • Recall 20V673000Oct 30, 20201,337 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: If the front passenger seat is adjusted beyond the acceptable range in relation to the air bag, there could be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash with air bag deployment.

  • Recall 20V364000Jun 22, 202090 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 20V068000Feb 7, 2020239 vehiclesModel years 2020

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

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology