2016 Mercedes-Benz E550 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E550 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (1 report).

3Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2016 Mercedes-Benz E550 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.

Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments

Recall 19V010Jan 9, 2019288,779 vehicles affected

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can rupture because its propellant degrades over time after long exposure to high humidity, heat and temperature swings.

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.

Most common 2016 Mercedes-Benz E550 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags1

What owners report

2017-10-20, Air Bags
TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL. MERCEDES REFUSES TO REPLACE OR REPAIR. THEY SAID THERE IS NO REMEDY AVAILABLE. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE WITH THIS CAR. WE LIVE IN FLORIDA WHICH IS HIGH HUMIDITY STATE AND HIGH HUMIDITY CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAGS TO EXPLODE ON THEIR OWN AT ANY TIME.

2016 Mercedes-Benz E550 questions

Does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E550 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E550: Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Driver Airbag May Deploy Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E550?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 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.

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