1986 Mercedes-Benz 300e Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300e. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“I just experienced my 4th fuel tank fracture over 5 years. The fractures occur in the surface of the tank not caused by wear of any sort. They just spontaneously occur. The tank is completely factory installed in the trunk of the car this allows fumes to enter the entire car. This is a very…”
“I have experienced hairline crack failures in three (3) separate fuel tanks placed into my 1986 mercedes 300e 4 door sedan over 6 years. These cracks never allowed liquid to escape, but fumes did repeatedly emit into the car trunk and passenger cabin. After being in place for 9 months the 3rd tank…”
“Sudden acceleration syndrome. I believe I eliminated this problem by disconnecting the cruise control amp located under the dash board by unplugging cable attached to the unit. Was able to replicate the problem by reconnecting the attached cable. Believe cruise control systems design defective. At…”
“Blowout, with 4/32 tread left, of schwab z800 ultra radial with 100,000 mile warranty, at approx 50,200 miles, occurred as driving at normal speed on freeway with no impact or prior damage to tire. 11/27/2004. Tires purchased 6/29/99 as pair. Rotated and kept properly inflated, wheels aligned. On…”
“Right front wheel became separated at the ball joint and the tie rod broke off causing wheel to become loose. (ohio state police report).”
“Right front wheel became separated at the ball joint and the tie rod broke off causing wheel to become loose. (ohio state police report).”
“While driving vehicle on highway without impact airbag had deployed almost causing an accident. *ak *jb”
“False deployment of air bag resulting in injuries (burns) to face and chest and damages to vehicle.”
Defect investigations
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA(MBNA) REPORTED AN ADDITIONAL 4 CASES OF ALLEGED SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF THESUBJECT VEHICLES IN ADDITION TO THOSE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO NHTSA.ALLCASES WERE INVESTIGATED BY MBNA REPRESENTATIVES, AND NO TRENDS OR NOTABLESIMILARITIES WERE FOUND IN…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300e as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.