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Mercedes-benz E350 2012 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2012 Mercedes-benz E350: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

216Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
6Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
9Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

For each system: what owners reported, matched against the recalls on file for this model year. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags83 complaints

83 complaints; 5 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 12V492000, 17V017000, 17V627000, 19V010000, 21V638000.

Fuel and Propulsion System36 complaints

36 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 12V557000.

Engine21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System19 complaints

19 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V177000.

Unknown Or Other17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

12V492000Reported October 9, 2012 - 499 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 9, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 499 vehicles across all affected models.

12V557000Reported December 3, 2012 - 5,800 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on December 3, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 5,800 vehicles across all affected models.

17V017000Reported January 10, 2017 - 104,119 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 10, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 104,119 vehicles across all affected models.

17V177000Reported March 14, 2017 - 51 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 51 vehicles across all affected models.

17V627000Reported October 6, 2017 - 495,290 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 495,290 vehicles across all affected models.

19V010000Reported January 9, 2019 - 288,779 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 288,779 vehicles across all affected models.

21V638000Reported August 13, 2021 - 205 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 13, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 205 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP20004Opened April 24, 2020 - Closed October 9, 2020

Rear brake line failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20004Opened April 24, 2020 - Closed October 9, 2020

Rear brake line failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20004Opened April 24, 2020 - Closed October 9, 2020

Rear brake line failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20004Opened April 24, 2020 - Closed October 9, 2020

Rear brake line failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20111
20122
20133
20145
20154
20164
201737
201819
201936
202016
202116
202221
202310
202418
202516
20268
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.