repaired · 2021 Q1
Communication
Risk. An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
2016 Mercedes-Benz E350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 51 owner complaints about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-787 the manufacturer reports only 78% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 16, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350 has problems
51 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Electrical system
7Structure
6Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
5Power train
5Steering3 crash/fire/injury
5Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
5Engine1 crash/fire/injury
4Visibility/wiper
3Visibility
1811 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 9 | 0 |
| Structure | 7 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 2 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 5 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 18 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2016 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 · 2019 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. If the control unit pins lose connection, there would be a loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2016 Q4
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. If the rubber seal falls into the engine compartment, it may contact parts of the engine or exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
Best & worst years
2016 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
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- Caution
- Solid
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1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What E350 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Q1: Yes, it is available for inspection upon request. The instrument cluster showed some messages* randomly appearing/beeping on and off but there were other issues present: • Acceleration not possible in drive • At one point transmission would not shift from gear 3 • *Speedometer would go up and…
I believe there is faulty wiring in the door speaker front passenger side. It causes crackling and humming. It lessens some when you turn ECO off. Concerned it could ignite a fire. Once told by dealer it’s caused by rain going into the door. Next time told that just to look at the problem would be…
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle started shaking without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic test, and the mechanic stated that the ignition coil needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts…
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