2023 Mercedes-Benz E350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
46/100
#8 most-complained of 14 E350 years
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E350 ranks 8th worst out of 14 model years with a complaint index of 46 and a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 6 complaints, 3 recalls, and no crashes or fires for this year.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22 city / 30.5 hwy
Top 2023 Mercedes-Benz E350 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other3 (50%)
- Brakes1 (17%)
- Electrical System1 (17%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (17%)
What owners report
- A rear brake caliper bracket was reported as defective on one side, causing metal-to-metal pad wear while the opposite side pads still had life left.
- The single brake wear sensor on the passenger side failed to trigger a warning light despite the driver's side being fully worn.
2023 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 23V574000Aug 11, 2023Electrical System880 vehicles
Electrical system:adas:blindspot:sensors
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 E450, E350, AMG E63 S, AMG E53, CLS450, AMG GT53, and AMG GT43 vehicles. Due to a software error, the exit warning system audio and visual warnings may fail to alert occupants about approaching vehicles.
Risk: Failure to alert occupants of an approaching vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the exit warning system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023080005.
- 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.
2023 Mercedes-Benz E350 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 30.5 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.
2023 compared with other E350 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E350 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2023 E350 a complaint index of 46 and a Good verdict relative to other E350 model years, with 6 complaints and 3 recalls on file.
- What problems does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E350 have?
- Owners reported issues split evenly across Brakes, Electrical System, and Suspension, Wheels & Tires, each accounting for 17% of complaints, with Brakes listed as the top problem area.
- Does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E350 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2023 E350: two for the Fuel System (fuel pump replacement) and one for an Electrical System software error affecting the exit warning system. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2023 E350 compare to other E350 years?
- The 2023 E350 ranks 8th worst out of 14 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 46, better than years like 2014 (index 100, Avoid) but worse than 2021, 2022, and 2024, which all carry Best verdicts.