Mercedes-Benz E550 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 54 owner complaints and 16 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz E550 (2007–2017).

Complaints
54
Recalls
16
Model years
11
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz E550 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.

Every Mercedes-Benz E550 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2017 E55020005Electrical System
2016 E55000003—
2015 E55010003Airbags
2014 E55060104Airbags
2013 E55060005Airbags
2012 E55071014Steering
2011 E550101113Suspension
2010 E550140003Suspension
2009 E55010003—
2008 E55050003Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2007 E55020004Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Most common Mercedes-Benz E550 problem areas (all years)

  • Suspension
    11 complaints
  • Airbags
    10 complaints
  • Electrical System
    9 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    6 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    5 complaints
  • Brakes
    5 complaints
  • Steering
    5 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    2 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    2 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    2 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz E550 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz E550 recalls

  • Recall 24V874000Nov 19, 202433,456 vehiclesModel years 2007–2009

    Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V954000Dec 23, 2022131,653 vehiclesModel years 2007–2009

    Risk: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V196000Mar 19, 202111,356 vehiclesModel years 2007

    Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V058000Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehiclesModel years 2017

    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 19V918000Dec 20, 2019747,928 vehiclesModel years 2007–2009

    Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V787000Nov 1, 201924,226 vehiclesModel years 2013–2016

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

  • Recall 19V010000Jan 9, 2019288,779 vehiclesModel years 2010–2017

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

  • Recall 18V043000Jan 10, 2018132,167 vehiclesModel years 2010–2013

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

  • Recall 17V627000Oct 6, 2017495,290 vehiclesModel years 2012–2017

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

  • Recall 17V080000Feb 8, 20172,112 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the pelvis airbag or the front passenger airbag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V017000Jan 10, 2017104,119 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 16V831000Nov 17, 2016799 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: The insufficient clearance may cause the panel to melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 16V363000May 26, 2016258,163 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 16V081000Feb 11, 2016711,159 vehiclesModel years 2010–2011

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 15V088000Feb 13, 2015147,224 vehiclesModel years 2013–2014

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

  • Recall 12V492000Oct 9, 2012499 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: In the event of an accident necessitating the deployment of the right window curtain air bag, the improper stitching may cause it to deflate more quickly than intended, reducing the protection it may provide, resulting in an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

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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