Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Overheated ground connections can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E350, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-224 the manufacturer reports only 95% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 2025. Updated daily.
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. Overheated ground connections can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk. An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk. An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument…
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.
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
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Main instrument cluster and infotainment system locked up during driving after dark, the screens froze and then went black. All exterior lights went out during driving. No speedometer or other warning lights are working. It is a serious safety issue! Turning the car off, waiting 10 minutes, and…
The master central screen as well as the passenger screen that contains all features for radio, navigation, control of reading road signs, climate control and the like go BLACK randomly during the four weeks I have owned the 2024 E Class Mercedes. It will reboot after 2-5 minutes with no lost data.…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.