2022 Mercedes-Benz E350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E350, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-880 the manufacturer reports only 89% of affected cars repaired.

2022 Mercedes-Benz E350

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E350 has problems

9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Forward collision avoidance30
Electrical system10
Vehicle speed control10
Visibility/wiper10
Power train10
Fuel system, gasoline10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2022 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.

95%repaired · 2024 Q1

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 22V-189 · Mar 25, 2022 · 8,396 vehicles · 8,015 repaired

Risk. Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2022 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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In owners' words

What E350 owners report

Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2022 Mercedes-Benz E350 with Driver Assistance Package. Two incidents of uncommanded automatic braking with no vehicle ahead and no debris on the road: (1) October 7, 2026, 4:30 AM — Active Brake Assist braked automatically on a clear road in dark conditions; (2) second incident of the same kind,…
Complaint 11770360 · Oct 10, 2026
This vehicle on an ongoing basis is reporting false speed limits. It consistently abruptly drops the indicated speed limit from 70MPH on [XXX] northbound in Salt Lake City. the vehicle slows itself abruptly in traffic that is sometimes dense and traveling 70 to 80. An eventual rear end collision…
Complaint 11709449 · Jan 7, 2026
Auto break suddenly activated during traffic with no obstruction ahead. Also Automatic Headlamp Mode Inoperative comes on and off
Complaint 11568552 · Jan 29, 2024

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