repaired · 2026 Q3
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2009 Mercedes-Benz E350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 65 owner complaints about the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-874 the manufacturer reports only 10% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 has problems
65 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
27Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
7Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
7Fuel system, gasoline
6Seats5 crash/fire/injury
5Engine
3Structure
3Suspension
3Electrical system
3Seat belts
118 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 27 | 1 |
| Air bags | 7 | 3 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 7 | 0 |
| Seats | 6 | 5 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 1 |
| 8 other systems | 11 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Suspension: rear
Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER MAY HAVE REDUCED VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Mileage at failure
When do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
98kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 23 fuel/propulsion system complaints. 57% were reported before 100,000 miles.
1under 30k miles13under 100k miles10100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other E350 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E350 median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What E350 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This vehicle has a very profound strong gas smell inside and out of the car. Upon further research, it has been notably stated that this particular vehicle model from years 2003-2009 had the same common issue that when refueling and topping off at full tank capacity, there is a fuel leakage seeping…
WHEN I WAS FILLING UP THE FUEL COMPLETELY, I HAD A SMELL OF FUEL FROM THE BACK WHEN I PARKED THE CAR, SO I TRACKED THE CAR AND FOUND THE FUEL DROPS COMING DOWN FROM THE LEFT SIDE IN THE BACK, SO I STOPPED THE CAR AND TOOK IT HOME AND I CHECKED THE TRANSMITTER UNIT IN THE BACK SEAT AS A MECHANICAL…
WHEN I WAS FILLING UP THE FUEL COMPLETELY, I HAD A SMELL OF FUEL FROM THE BACK WHEN I PARKED THE CAR, SO I TRACKED THE CAR AND FOUND THE FUEL DROPS COMING DOWN FROM THE LEFT SIDE IN THE BACK, SO I STOPPED THE CAR AND TOOK IT HOME AND I CHECKED THE TRANSMITTER UNIT IN THE BACK SEAT AS A MECHANICAL…
Own a 2009 E350?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.