2021 Mercedes-Benz E 350 Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 350.

20202022
Complaints
17
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 350 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Engine Problems

Fires:1
#23 complaints

Electrical Faults

Fires:1
#32 complaints

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 350.

Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 350. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 350

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~386,273 vehicles.

23V445000Fuel Pump
~143,551 affected

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

22V365000Communication: Auto Crash Notification · Electrical System:software
~242,722 affected

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

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2021 Mercedes-Benz E 350 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 350 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 350 has 17 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 350?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (4 complaints); Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 350 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 386,273 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 350?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mercedes-Benz E 350 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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