MYRModel Year Report

2012 Mercedes-Benz E350

● Typical for this model
2012 Mercedes-Benz E350
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
216
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2012

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

39% of complaints

Complaints per year

2003: 7 complaints 2003 2004: 10 complaints 2005: 15 complaints 2005 2006: 398 complaints 2007: 349 complaints 2007 2008: 173 complaints 2009: 64 complaints 2009 2010: 184 complaints 2011: 223 complaints 2012: 216 complaints 2012 216 2013: 162 complaints 2014: 277 complaints 2015: 31 complaints 2015 2016: 51 complaints 2017: 7 complaints 2017
2003: 7 complaints 2003 2004: 10 complaints 2004 2005: 15 complaints 2005 2006: 398 complaints 2006 2007: 349 complaints 2007 2008: 173 complaints 2008 2009: 64 complaints 2009 2010: 184 complaints 2010 2011: 223 complaints 2011 2012: 216 complaints 2012 216 2013: 162 complaints 2013 2014: 277 complaints 2014 2015: 31 complaints 2015 2016: 51 complaints 2016 2017: 7 complaints 2017
2003: 7 complaints 2003 2004: 10 complaints 2004 2005: 15 complaints 2005 2006: 398 complaints 2006 2007: 349 complaints 2007 2008: 173 complaints 2008 2009: 64 complaints 2009 2010: 184 complaints 2010 2011: 223 complaints 2011 2012: 216 complaints 2012 216 2013: 162 complaints 2013 2014: 277 complaints 2014 2015: 31 complaints 2015 2016: 51 complaints 2016 2017: 7 complaints 2017

2012: 216 complaints

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YearComplaints
20037
200410
200515
2006398
2007349
2008173
200964
2010184
2011223
2012216
2013162
2014277
201531
201651
20177

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

39% · 84 reports

Most commonly citing cushion.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17V017000 (Air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to provide the part within a reasonable time frame.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-07

I received a letter from mercedes in March 2017 that my vehicle needs to have it's air bag replaced. My dealer in mercedes dealer in calabasas has had no approval or instructions to replace the bag at that time and is not replacing my airbag.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-06

Fuel/propulsion system

13% · 27 reports

Engine

9% · 20 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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While driving on an express way in dallas, Texas my gps made an error concerning an exit and I was required to divert quickly to the left to make exit lane .time was 6:00 pm ,heavy traffic conditions and road and weather conditions were excellent...

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-26

Also filed under Power train

Service brakes

9% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

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rear sub frame corroded which results in unsafe driving, corroded brake line which results in unsafe driving. blind spot sensor in the bumper is corroded due to no protection against environment.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-22

My car had a pool of brake fluid under the car and when I turned it on, it said the brake fluid was low. When I went to check the reservoir it was empty. The underpanels were removed and the brake lines were rotted out in several areas.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-06

Electrical system

9% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing wiring harness and ignition.

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The vehicle was parked when the steering wheel locked , and the headrest. The electrical for my headlight driver side low beam gave me a warning lamp message.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-16

Also filed under Steering

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2012-12-21Air bags12V492000 Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2012 E350 and E550 Coupe vehicles, manufactured April 2, 2012, through June 29, 2012. Improper stitching of the right side window curtain air bag may…

    Remedy: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right side window curtain air bag. The recall began on December 21, 2012. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2013-02-15Fuel system, gasoline12V557000 Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S400, S550, S550 4Matic, S63 AMG, C300, C300 4Matic, E350, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, CL550 4Matic, and CL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from April…

    Remedy: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge. The recall campaign is expected to begin in February 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at…

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  3. R
    2017-04-21Air bags, electrical system17V177000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350...

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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  4. R
    2017-12-06Air bags17V627000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

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  5. R
    2018-10-31Air bags17V017000 Mercedes-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, GLK350 4Matic, GLK350, SLS AMG...

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag modules, free of charge. Owners were sent an interim notification in March 2017.

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  6. R
    2019-03-29Air bags19V010000 Mercedes-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, C63 AMG Coupe, GLK 350, GLK250...

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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  7. I
    2020-04-24Defect petitionClosed 2020-10-09 Rear brake line failure
  8. R
    2021-09-10Air bags21V638000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 E400 Coupe, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2011-2014 E350 Coupe, and 2012-2014 E350 Cabrio vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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  9. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 84 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 27 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 20 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 12V492000 · Air bags
  • Recall 12V557000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 17V177000 · Air bags, electrical system
  • Recall 17V627000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V017000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V010000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V638000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.