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Mercedes-benz E350 2013 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2013 Mercedes-benz E350: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

164Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
6Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
35Complaints 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 Bags47 complaints

47 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V627000, 18V043000, 21V638000.

Brakes32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure18 complaints

18 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V088000.

Unknown Or Other16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System12 complaints

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

Fuel and Propulsion System12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 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.

15V088000Reported February 13, 2015 - 147,224 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on February 13, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 147,224 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.

18V043000Reported January 10, 2018 - 132,167 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 10, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 132,167 vehicles across all affected models.

19V787000Reported November 1, 2019 - 24,226 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 24,226 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.

20133
20146
20156
20163
20177
201813
201928
202017
202120
202214
202312
202417
202512
20266
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.