2015 Mercedes-Benz E 350 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

6 safety recalls on file

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz E 350 has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (5 reports).

6Recalls
31Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2015 Mercedes-Benz E 350 recalls

Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location

Recall 19V787Nov 1, 201924,226 vehicles affected

A software fault in the emergency call system (eCall) can cause the date and time recorded for the system to differ from the actual date and time.

Driver Airbag May Deploy Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk

Recall 17V627Oct 6, 2017495,290 vehicles affected

The driver's front airbag may deploy without warning because the steering components may not be properly grounded.

Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash

Recall 17V177Mar 14, 201751 vehicles affected

Some control units in these Mercedes-Benz vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software.

Steering assist may cut out; fire risk when parked

Recall 16V899Dec 14, 201670 vehicles affected

A steering control unit in these vehicles may have improperly soldered contacts that can lose connection.

Loose Hood Seal Can Fall Into Engine, Risking Fire

Recall 15V088Feb 13, 2015147,224 vehicles affected

A rubber seal at the rear of the engine bay can temporarily stick to the hood when it is opened, then fall into the engine compartment when the hood is closed.

Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly

Recall 14V818Dec 24, 20141,378 vehicles affected

Most common 2015 Mercedes-Benz E 350 problems

Problem areas named in the 31 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System5
Steering5
Service Brakes4
Structure4
Wheels3
Unknown Or Other3
Engine2
Tires2
Air Bags2
Visibility2

What owners report

2026-04-07, Fuel/Propulsion System
NHTSA Complaint Vehicle: 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Gas Fuel Pump Filter Housing Defective Know Manufacture defect -Fuel pooling under rear seat causing fumes in cabin. Health and fire risk. Request investigation and recall/Safety consideration. -Service Center inspection Video Confirmation -Requested Goodwill and Repair by Manufacturer Senior Advisor who corresponded with the Service Manager -No warning lamps, smell of gas for few weeks and unaware it was from the gas under the back seat. -Towed to Local Mercedes Dealer on March 25. Drivable-Fumes very Strong.
2026-02-05, Fuel/Propulsion System
2015 E3350 SMELLS GAS INSIDE CABIN, A MECHANIC DETECTED A FUEL LEAK IN THE ELECTRIC PUMP THAT IS LOCATED BEHIND THE DRIVERS SEAT. 70000 MILES NO WARNING LIGHTS
2025-12-29, Steering
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to steer in either direction. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure NHTSA Campaign: 16V899000(Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.
2025-06-27, Electrical System
On [XXX] I went out and started my car and it said. Power steering was my function so I turned it off and tried it again. And it said the same thing. Power steering malfunction read the owner's menu which I did is said if you can steal it. Drive it to the nearest dealership. You can't park it Well, it was already parked in my driveway. So on June 13th. I had a toll to Feldmann Import in Bloomington MN I hate to think of what would happen if I was driving. Could it cause an accident? They confirmed that it was a problem with the stirring call at first I thought it was a leak. Turns it off that This is electrical steroid. The electronics on this during column went out. The report said it was
2025-06-07, Service Brakes
Rear brake lines rusted out on top of rear subframe which is rusting out and caused immediate brake failure . Our lives and the lives of other were at risk because we were driving on highway and suddenly brakes went to floor and had complete loss of brakes There were no prior warnings no way to prevent this ...i see there is a recall on the subframe but not on the brake lines even though ive now read of this happening to many people

2015 Mercedes-Benz E 350 questions

Does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E 350 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E 350: Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location; Driver Airbag May Deploy Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk; Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash; Steering assist may cut out; fire risk when parked; Loose Hood Seal Can Fall Into Engine, Risking Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E 350?

Based on 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (5), Steering (5), Service Brakes (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Mercedes-Benz E 350 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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