10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,489 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

The NHTSA is the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints can be spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. See the Back button — blue bar at the very top of the page — to explore more.

Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

problem #46

Jun 202024

E350

  • miles
Contacted Mercedes because Dealer said it was a common problem. Airbag light was on. I was told that airbags could unsafely deploy as driving the vehicle and the issue was connected to the steering column. After looking online, I found that there are several drivers that could be in unsafe conditions while driving the car who reported the same thing. I contacted Mercedes to advise and Mercedes was dismissive. My concern is for innocent people that could be in danger because of Mercedes defects or possible negligence in addressing the safety issue that could lead to the loss of life.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #45

Jan 182019

E350

  • miles
Jan 18,2019 manufacturer recall number2019010001 NHTSA recall number19V010 recall statusrecall incomplete, remedy not yet available Mercedes Benz alerted me of the problem 2 years ago and has done nothing to resolve the issue nor provided the timing to do so. I own a luxury, very expensive model. Per the recall, the faulty air bag is dangerous. It stated that: ' under certain circumstances during a crash that necessitates frontal airbag deployment, the defect in your passenger-side frontal airbag inflator may cause the inflator to explode. A passenger-side inflator explosion during deployment could result in metal fragments striking the front passenger or other occupants, possibly causing serious injury or death.' I do not feel safe driving my car. This is a major problem and it is their obligation to correct a defect that is a major safety issue. Safety risk: According to takata, in the event of an inflator explosion, metal fragments could pass through the air bag cushion material, which may result in injury or death to vehicle occupants. Remedy: An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will replace the passenger-side airbag. Please advise how I can resolve this issue and have the necessary repair completed now. I cannot wai any longer, other wise, I will seek legal damages. I would prefer a faster way to resolve this rather than going to court.

- Englewood Cliffs, NJ, USA

problem #44

Mar 192021

E350

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V010000 (air bags) however the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact informed Mercedes-Benz of louisville (2520 terra crossing blvd, louisville, ky 40245) and the manufacturer of the recall notification and was informed that the VIN was pending though the parts were available, but the recall repair could not be performed until the pending status was released on the VIN. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #43

Dec 132020

E350

  • 49,500 miles
The air bag sensor is bad

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #42

Feb 172019

E350

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V010000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer Mercedes-Benz of North olmsted (28450 lorain rd, North olmsted, oh 44070) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was contacted several times and was unable to confirm when parts would become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Port Clinton, OH, USA

problem #41

Mar 012019

E350 6-cyl

  • miles
2013 Mercedes Benz E. consumer writes in regards to takata airbag safety recall. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair.

- Jackson, WY, USA

problem #40

Jan 062017

E350

  • miles
I've been told for over 2 years now that Mercedes was going to replace these takata airbags. It was supposed to be done no later than May 2020. Still nothing nor any follow up from Mercedes.

- Wyoming, MI, USA

problem #39

Sep 012019

E350 6-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V010000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Viti Mercedes-Benz (975 fish rd, tiverton, ri 02878, (401) 352-6555) was contacted and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Brookline, MA, USA

problem #38

Nov 042020

E350

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V010000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hingham, MA, USA

problem #37

Jan 102020

E350

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact received notification of NHTSA recall number: 17V017000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Mercedes-Benz of raleigh (5607 capital blvd, raleigh, nc 27616) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Winterville, SC, USA

problem #36

Aug 242020

E350

  • miles
Safety recall interim notice about a safety defect for my vehicle was received on March 19, 2019. States a passenger side inflator explosion could occur. At time of notice parts were not available. Despite dire warnings of the possibility of severe injury or death due to the defect, it is now seventeen months later and Mercedes still does not have an estimated date of repair or even when parts will be available.

- Bartlett, TN, USA

problem #35

Jun 292020

E350

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owned a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while her husband had attempted to park the vehicle, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning while his foot was on the brake pedal. The vehicle drove over the parking barrier and continued to accelerate forward for additional 25-30 feet before hitting a tree. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The driver was not injured in the crash; however, the contact was injured and was treated at a local hospital for injuries to the left side of her ribs. A police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was totaled at the scene and was initially towed to an independent tow yard; the vehicle was then towed to a salvage yard where it awaited an inspection. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and the contact was given a case number. A dealer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

- Melville, NY, USA

problem #34

Jan 012019

E350

  • 28,000 miles
Mercedes is taking way too long to fix the airbag recall

- Glenview, IL, USA

problem #33

Feb 152018

E350

  • 0 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V043000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Mercedes-Benz of palm beach located at (4000 okeechobee blvd, West palm beach, fl 33409 (561) 609-0902) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issues. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #32

Jan 102018

E350

  • 0 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 18V043000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called Mercedes-Benz of mobile 3060 dauphin St, mobile, al 36606 (877) 573-3957 who stated that the remedy parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact did not experience a failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Daphne, AL, USA

problem #31

Feb 202019

E350

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 19V010000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Mercedes-Benz of fort wayne (located at 7227 w jefferson blvd #6279, fort wayne, in 46804, (260) 488-7529) was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Angola, IN, USA

problem #30

Jan 182018

E350

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 19V010000 (air bags). The contact called prime motor cars at 207-510-2250 (located at 137 us route 1, scarborough, me 04074) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Falmouth, ME, USA

problem #29

Jan 102018

E350 6-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350A. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 18V043000 (air bags). The contact stated that the recall date was changed by the manufacturer from January 10, 2016 to January 10, 2018 after she called about the recall. The contact called two dealers, including Mercedes-Benz of houston North at 281-305-8970 (located at 17510 I-45 North freeway, houston, tx 77090) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Haslet, TX, USA

problem #28

Nov 072018

E350

  • miles
According to takata, in the event of an inflator explosion, metal fragments could pass through the air bag cushion material, which may result in injury or death to vehicle occupants. This has been going on for a year!!!! every time I log in to see if the remedy is available it says no. This is a death risk and law suit waiting to happen.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #27

Sep 012016

E350

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 18V043000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact became aware of the recall in 2016. The contact spoke with fields motorcars Mercedes-Benz (4141 North Florida avenue, lakeland fl, 33805, (863) 688-8111) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hernando Beach, FL, USA

Read the next 20 complaints »