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Mercedes-Benz E550 recalls and problems

16 recalls and 241 owner complaints for 11 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
16
Complaints
241
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
2

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Mercedes-Benz E550 by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2017 E550520000
2016 E550310000
2015 E550320000
2014 E5504160100
2013 E5505160000
2012 E5504171010
2011 E5503613110
2010 E5503680000
2009 E550341000
2008 E5503150010
2007 E5504370000

Most reported Mercedes-Benz E550 problems

Problem areaReports
Air Bags90
Suspension56
Fuel/Propulsion System27
Fuel System, Gasoline19
Electrical System11
Unknown or Other11
Service Brakes10
Structure9
Steering8
Wheels8

All Mercedes-Benz E550 recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
24V-874Nov 19, 20242007–2009VisibilityMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles.
22V-954Dec 23, 20222007–2009VisibilityMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles.
21V-196Mar 19, 20212007VisibilityMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550…
21V-058Feb 5, 20212017Communication, Electrical SystemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and…
19V-918Dec 20, 20192007–2009VisibilityMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
19V-787Nov 1, 20192013–2016CommunicationMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
19V-010Jan 9, 20192010–2017Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014 C250, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe, 2014-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe…
18V-043Jan 10, 20182010, 2013Air BagsMercedes-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…
17V-627Oct 6, 20172012–2017Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
17V-080Feb 8, 20172017Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, E400 Coupe, E400 4Matic Coupe, E550 Coupe, E400 Cabriolet, E550 Cabriolet, E300, E300 4Matic, E400 Wagon, GLA250, and GLA250 4Matic…
17V-017Jan 10, 20172012Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012 C300 4Matic, C250, C250 Coupe, C350, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E550 Coupe…
16V-831Nov 17, 20162017StructureMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2017 E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Convertible, E550 Coupe and E550 Convertible vehicles manufactured June 7, 2016, to September 8, 2016.
16V-363May 26, 20162011Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300 Sedan, C300 4matic Sedan, C350 Sedan, C63 AMG Sedan vehicles, 2010-2011 GLK350, GLK350 4-Matic and E350 Coupe vehicles, 2011 SLS AMG, E350…
16V-081Feb 11, 20162010–2011Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
15V-088Feb 13, 20152013–2014StructureMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
12V-492Oct 9, 20122012Air BagsMercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2012 E350 and E550 Coupe vehicles, manufactured April 2, 2012, through June 29, 2012.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz E550?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 has the most reports (68). Check the 2010 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz E550 have?

NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls covering Mercedes-Benz E550 model years 2007–2017.

What are the most common Mercedes-Benz E550 problems?

Owners report air bags, suspension, fuel/propulsion system problems most often.