2023 Mercedes-Benz E350 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E350 has a complaint index of 28 with 6 complaints and ranks 14th worst out of 19 model years, earning a Good verdict. It carries 3 recalls covering fuel system and electrical software issues, but no crashes, fires, or deaths were reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 28/100
- #14 of 19 E350 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 6
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22 city / 30.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2023 Mercedes-Benz E350 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other3 (50%)
- Brakes1 (17%)
- Electrical System1 (17%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (17%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- A rear brake caliper bracket was reported as defective, causing metal-to-metal pad wear on the driver's side.
- The uneven wear went undetected because the vehicle has only one brake wear sensor, located on the passenger side.
- The passenger side pads still had roughly half their life left while the driver's side wore down completely, showing the imbalance was mechanical rather than driving-related.
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 shows a Good verdict for the 2023 E350, with a complaint index of 28 and only 6 complaints on file, ranking 14th worst among 19 model years.
- Does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E350 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2023 E350: two involving the fuel pump/fuel system and one involving a software error in the exit warning system.
- What is the top complaint area for the 2023 E350?
- Brakes is listed as the top problem area, though only 1 complaint (17% share) falls in that category, alongside 1 complaint each for electrical system and suspension/wheels/tires.
- How does the 2023 E350 compare to other E350 years?
- With a complaint index of 28, the 2023 E350 ranks better than most other years, including 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, and 2014, which all carry an Avoid verdict.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E350?
- EPA rates the 2023 E350 at 25 mpg combined (22 city / 30.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,175.