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Mercedes-Benz E550

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

539

Active records

Recalls

27

Active records

TSBs

427

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

13

Crashes

15

Fires

10

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz E550

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Condition issue

207

Operating state

81

Fluid issue

50

Reporting mechanism

49

Smell

49

Safety restraint issue

47

Engine behavior

46

Ride/handling behavior

31

Braking behavior

29

Noise

26

Recent change

25

Thermal issue

24

Performance issue

23

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

19

Driver assistance issue

18

Electrical issue

17

Steering behavior

13

Vibration/harshness

12

Access/entry issue

11

Safety restraint behavior

10

Lighting behavior

9

Infotainment behavior

8

Starting behavior

7

Powering on/off behavior

4

HVAC behavior

3

Wiper/washer behavior

3

Communication/network issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E550

Filed Jun 12, 2025


The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz E550. The contact stated that while occupying the vehicle while the vehicle was parked, the ignition switch failed to detect the key fob. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the electric steering rack had failed and needed to be replaced or reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was notified of the vehicle, but no assistance was provided. …

2008 MERCEDES BENZ E550

Filed Feb 7, 2025


The panaramic sunroof had gotten stuck open and gears or something are not engaging at times, sounds like motor grinds and the sunroof slips off track and closed unevenly. Will not open back up.

2008 MERCEDES BENZ E550

Filed Jan 23, 2025


The seal that connects the fuel level sensor to the fuel tank has failed, allowing fuel to leak onto the top of the tank when it’s filled. This creates a serious risk of fire or explosion. Unfortunately, Mercedes does not offer a remedy unless you pay a prohibitively high fee.

2007 MERCEDES BENZ E550

Filed Jan 18, 2025


When I filled up gas and start the car, it has gas smell. seems like fuel is pooling on the left side on top of the fule filter module underneath the cushion. Searched the internet and found out it is a common problem on Mercedes.

2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E550

Filed Dec 5, 2024


1 injured
Crash

The contact owned a 2012 Mercedes-Benz E550. The contact stated while her husband was driving 20-25 MPH and making a right turn, the brake pedal was depressed but traveled down to the floorboard, and the vehicle failed to respond. The contact's husband stood on the brake pedal; however, the vehicle failed to respond and crashed into a small ditch. The contact was occupying the front passenger's side seat at the time of the incident. The contact was unsure whether there was a warning light…

2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E550

Filed Nov 29, 2024


Dealer reports that, in addition to the dangerous corrosion on rear subframe covered by the extended warranty program, the rear brake lines are dangerously corroded and may fail at any time. I inquired about how this is even possible as I am accustomed to vehicles with cupronickel brake lines that do not corrode. I was told they are merely enameled steel on this model and prone to premature corrosion where they are mounted to the chassis with plastic clips that wear off the enamel and allow…

2010 MERCEDES-BENZ E550

Filed Sep 3, 2024


THE MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO PROVIDE ME WITH THE MAIN FUSE BOX CHART.

2008 MERCEDES BENZ E550

Filed May 3, 2024


I filled the vehicle up with gas and it started smelling very strong of gas for the next two weeks and I discovered gas underneath the driver's rear seat... I cleaned up the gas but continued to smell strong fuel Vapors and I'm just below three quarters of a tank the 15-year warranty is over. The Mercedes dealer says that they can't do anything for free and I feel this is a safety issue that needs to be rectified before someone dies in an explosion... no warning lights showed up but it is a…

2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E550

Filed Apr 30, 2024


Both driver and front passenger headrest airbags have deployed for no cause. This is is the second time this has occurred on both sides. No collision occurred in both incidents. First time it occurred under warranty and Mercedes fixed the issue. This time it occurred again and the car is not in warranty. Without functional headrest airbags the safety is greatly compromised for the occupants of the car and can lead to fatal incidents. It seems like a recurring problem with this model as it…

2011 MERCEDES-BENZ E550

Filed Apr 30, 2024


Wood trim throughout the car is cracking and falling off the car on the dash board as well as the doors and the rear side panels. The trim pieces that remain on the car are very sharp and jagged and are a significant risk for cuts in day to day use. In the event of an accident a passenger could be seriously injured from this jagged wood . My car is a 2011 E550 convertible, the W207 platform, the very same car in 4 door form the W212 platform, from model year 2010-2016 is fully covered for wood…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.