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2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 799,163 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 215 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 21V638000 2021-08-13 205 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 E400 Coupe, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2011-2014 E350 Coupe, and 2012-2014 E350 Cabrio vehicles. An incorrect front passenger air bag may have been installed during a prior repair.

Consequence

An incorrect air bag may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

COMMUNICATION 19V787000 2019-11-01 24,226 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit:…

Consequence

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

Remedy

MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. …

AIR BAGS 18V043000 2018-01-10 132,167 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013 C250, C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C350, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E550 Coupe, GLK350 4Matic, GLK250 Bluetec 4Matic, GLK350, SLS Coupe, SLS AMG GT Coupe, and SLS Roadster vehicles…

Consequence

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

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. Mercedes issued an interim notification to owners on February 23, 2018. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

AIR BAGS 17V627000 2017-10-06 495,290 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2013-2015 C350…

Consequence

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

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17V177000 2017-03-14 51 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Wagon 4Matic,…

Consequence

If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

STRUCTURE 15V088000 2015-02-13 147,224 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 E350 Sedan, E350 4Matic Sedan, E350 4Matic Station Wagon, E400 Hybrid Sedan, CLS 550 CGI, and CLS550 4Matic, 2013-2014 E550 4Matic Sedan, 2013 E63 Sedan, E63 Station Wagon and CLS63, 2014-2015 CLS63 4Matic, E63 4Matic Sedan, E63 4Matic Sedan…

Consequence

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

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will attach four additional retaining clips to the rubber seal, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-201-573-5339. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2015020001.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
47
2crashes2injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
29
1crashes2injuries
ENGINE
15
2crashes2fires2injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
15
2crashes2fires2injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
14
4crashes2injuries
SUSPENSION
13
3crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12
2crashes2injuries
STEERING
10
2crashes2injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
9
6crashes1fires7injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
7
1crashes1injuries
Total complaints215

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“1: the accelerator was sticking and I could not get the car to stop even when I was pressing on the brakes . Unfortunately, due to this scary event I hit the car in front of me injuring the the gentleman. The vehicle has not been inspected by the insurance as it was a total loss withn damages more…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2026-02-06

“1: the accelerator was sticking and I could not get the car to stop even when I was pressing on the brakes . Unfortunately, due to this scary event I hit the car in front of me injuring the the gentleman. The vehicle has not been inspected by the insurance as it was a total loss withn damages more…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-02-06

“1: the accelerator was sticking and I could not get the car to stop even when I was pressing on the brakes . Unfortunately, due to this scary event I hit the car in front of me injuring the the gentleman. The vehicle has not been inspected by the insurance as it was a total loss withn damages more…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2026-02-06

“The contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz e350. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle through a car wash, water started leaking into the vehicle from around the sunroof frame. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…”

VISIBILITY · reported 2025-11-07

“The rear subframe needs fixing. And they are putting my car on hold for 3 weeks, denied a loaner car, and I have to get back to work.”

WHEELS · reported 2025-09-29

“The rear subframe needs fixing. And they are putting my car on hold for 3 weeks, denied a loaner car, and I have to get back to work.”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2025-09-29

“I took car to dealer to have subframe repaired due to rust and the brake lines are rusted as well due to this issue and I am being charged for the brake lines.”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2025-09-24

“I took car to dealer to have subframe repaired due to rust and the brake lines are rusted as well due to this issue and I am being charged for the brake lines.”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2025-09-24

Defect investigations

Investigation DP20004 Opened 2020-04-24 · closed 2020-10-09

Rear brake line failure

On April 10, 2020, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition from Mr. Surjit Singh alleging premature corrosion of the rear brake lines in his 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 sedan. The petitioner states that he was recently informed by a Mercedes dealer service department that his car had…

Investigation DP20004 Opened 2020-04-24 · closed 2020-10-09

Rear brake line failure

On April 10, 2020, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition from Mr. Surjit Singh alleging premature corrosion of the rear brake lines in his 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 sedan. The petitioner states that he was recently informed by a Mercedes dealer service department that his car had…

Investigation DP20004 Opened 2020-04-24 · closed 2020-10-09

Rear brake line failure

On April 10, 2020, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition from Mr. Surjit Singh alleging premature corrosion of the rear brake lines in his 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 sedan. The petitioner states that he was recently informed by a Mercedes dealer service department that his car had…

Investigation DP20004 Opened 2020-04-24 · closed 2020-10-09

Rear brake line failure

On April 10, 2020, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition from Mr. Surjit Singh alleging premature corrosion of the rear brake lines in his 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 sedan. The petitioner states that he was recently informed by a Mercedes dealer service department that his car had…

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.