repaired · 2021 Q1
Communication
Risk. An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
2013 Mercedes-Benz E550Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E550, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-043 the manufacturer reports only 74% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 12, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E550 has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Air bags
3Service brakes
3Structure
3Suspension
1Engine
1Wheels
1Engine and engine cooling
1Forward collision avoidance
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 8 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2013 Mercedes-Benz E550 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 · 2026 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
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repaired · 2016 Q2
Body: hood
Risk. If the rubber seal falls into the engine compartment, it may contact parts of the 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
2013 vs. every other E550 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 E550 median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E550, and the recalls they led to.
- Rear brake line failureNo recall
In owners' words
What E550 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ E550. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES- BENZ E550. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V043000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ E550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V043000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER (MERCEDES BENZ OF SARASOTA, 4754 CLARK RD, SARASOTA, FL) AND THE MANUFACTURER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED…
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