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Mercedes-benz E350 2014 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2014 Mercedes-benz E350: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

278Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
8Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
6Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
38Complaints 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.

Brakes51 complaints

51 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags49 complaints

49 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V627000, 19V010000, 21V638000.

Electrical System38 complaints

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

Fuel and Propulsion System37 complaints

37 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V792000.

Suspension30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering27 complaints

27 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V899000.

Vehicle Structure26 complaints

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

Engine21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V787000.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 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.

15V792000Reported November 24, 2015 - 809 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 24, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 809 vehicles across all affected models.

16V899000Reported December 14, 2016 - 70 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on December 14, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 70 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.

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
20149
201512
20169
20179
201814
201925
202038
202116
202241
202323
202440
202526
202613
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.