CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Mercedes-Benz E550 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (8 reports).
2013 Mercedes-Benz E550 recalls
Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location
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.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can rupture because its propellant degrades over time after long exposure to high humidity, heat and temperature swings.
Passenger airbag may explode, sending metal shards into occupants
Certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Driver Airbag May Deploy Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk
The driver's front airbag may deploy without warning because the steering components may not be properly grounded.
Loose Hood Seal Can Fall Into Engine, Risking Fire
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.
Most common 2013 Mercedes-Benz E550 problems
Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E550. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and depressing the vehicle brake pedal, the vehicle failed to immediately stop. During the failure, the "Forward Collision Avoidance" feature had malfunctioned. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on two separate occasions. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 20,800.
While under a hard stop the vehicleâs rear end started to swing back and forth suddenly causing loss of control of the vehicle. Mercedes Benz diagnosed the problem as a rusted through subframe which theyâve said is a âknown issueâ and extended the warranty on the part. The part is unavailable and thereâs no ETA from Mercedes which means that the vehicle is unsafe to drive and cannot be repaired.
The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E550. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for servicing, the dealer diagnosed that oil had leaked from the cam adjusters to the wiring harness and had reached the ECU. The dealer replaced the camshaft position sensors, the camshaft solenoid and the ECU. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
Rear frame and brake line damage due to rust and corrosion Problems identified by euro Motorcars Devon (car dealer) Car will not pass safety inspection Outside manufacturer warranty considerations Outside extended warranty considerations
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ E550. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER 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. ## VIN PASSED ## MERCEDES-BENZ 2013 E550 ##
2013 Mercedes-Benz E550 questions
Does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E550 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E550: Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Passenger airbag may explode, sending metal shards into occupants; Driver Airbag May Deploy Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk; 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz E550?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (8), Service Brakes (3), Structure (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Mercedes-Benz E550 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.