Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E350, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-941 the manufacturer reports only 100% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 30, 2026. Updated daily.
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 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. An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Risk. Rear axle carrier failure can cause a sudden loss of vehicle handling and 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.
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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On October 16, 2026, all three dashboard displays in my 2025 Mercedes-Benz E350 suddenly stopped functioning while I was driving. This resulted in the loss of critical driver information and created a significant safety concern. I brought the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership for…
The digital instrument cluster and center infotainment display screen went completely black and blank while the vehicle was in motion. This immediate failure blinded the driver to critical safety telemetry, including the current vehicle speed, gear positioning, and active safety warning telltales,…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.