2022 Mercedes-Benz E350 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2022 Mercedes-Benz E350 has a complaint index of 11, the second-lowest among 19 model years, earning a Best verdict. NHTSA lists 8 complaints and 3 recalls, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 11/100
- #17 of 19 E350 years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 8
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22 city / 30 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2022 Mercedes-Benz E350 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other3 (38%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (25%)
- Electrical System1 (13%)
- Engine1 (13%)
- Fuel System1 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (13%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (13%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Vehicle unexpectedly decelerates while the accelerator pedal remains depressed, sometimes with a warning light on, traced by the dealer to a fuel pump failure.
- Automatic emergency braking has activated on its own during traffic with no obstruction present.
- Automatic headlamp mode has turned inoperative and then intermittently returns without driver input.
- The system displaying speed limits abruptly drops the reading and causes the vehicle to slow itself sharply in dense highway traffic.
- A crack has appeared across the front glass roof panel above the windshield while the vehicle was parked, with no known impact.
2022 Mercedes-Benz E350 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V880000Dec 21, 2023Fuel System79,676 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.
- NHTSA 23V445000Jun 26, 2023Fuel System143,551 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.
- NHTSA 22V189000Mar 25, 2022Steering8,396 vehicles
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system.
Risk: Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the DISTRONIC system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040010.
2022 Mercedes-Benz E350 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,175
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other E350 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E350 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 E350 ranks well among E350 model years, with a complaint index of 11 and only 8 complaints logged, earning a Best verdict relative to other years.
- What problems does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E350 have?
- The top reported problem area is Collision Avoidance & Cameras, followed by isolated reports involving the electrical system, engine, fuel system, transmission, and visibility/wipers. One fuel system complaint noted median mileage of 14,403.
- Does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E350 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 E350: two fuel pump replacement campaigns and one software update for the DISTRONIC hand detection control unit. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2022 E350 compare to other E350 years?
- The 2022 E350 has a complaint index of 11, ranked 17th worst (meaning near the best) out of 19 model years, well below high-complaint years like 2006 (index 100) and 2014 (index 94).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E350?
- EPA rates the 2022 E350 at 25 mpg combined (22 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,175.