2022 Mercedes-Benz E350 Problems & Complaints

Better than average40% fewer complaints than a typical year of the E350 at the same age

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E350 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 40% fewer than a typical E350 model year at the same age, making the 2022 one of the better E350 years. The most reported problem area is the driver assistance (3 complaints). 3 recalls cover this model year.

9complaints
3recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2022 Mercedes-Benz E350 problems

  • Other / not specified
    333%
  • Driver assistance
    333%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~14,000 miles
    111%
  • Electrical system
    111%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    111%
  • Speed control & acceleration
    111%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof
    111%

Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mercedes-Benz E350 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz E350. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best E350 years: 2017, 2015, 2020. Years to avoid: 2014, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2006. Compare all years →

2022 Mercedes-Benz E350 recalls (3)

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 23V-880 · Dec 21, 2023 · 79,676 vehicles

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.

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,…

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 23V-445 · Jun 26, 2023 · 143,551 vehicles

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.

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.

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

NHTSA recall 22V-189 · Mar 25, 2022 · 8,396 vehicles

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.

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.

What 2022 Mercedes-Benz E350 owners say

Driver assistance

This vehicle on an ongoing basis is reporting false speed limits. It consistently abruptly drops the indicated speed limit from 70MPH on [redacted] northbound in Salt Lake City. the vehicle slows itself abruptly in traffic that is sometimes dense and traveling 70 to 80. An eventual rear end collision seems likely which could involve multiple vehicles. It intermittently presents the same risk in other locations with no as yet recognized associated variables such as the one location on [redacted]. Exact start and stop of the erroneous speed limit are not consistent. Sometimes brief and sometimes for a mile or more.

Adaptive cruise control · Jan 2026

2022 Mercedes-Benz E350 with Driver Assistance Package. Two incidents of uncommanded automatic braking with no vehicle ahead and no debris on the road: (1) October 7, 2026, 4:30 AM - Active Brake Assist braked automatically on a clear road in dark conditions; (2) second incident of the same kind, date unknown. No collision resulted, but sudden uncommanded braking in live traffic is a serious rear-end crash risk.

Automatic emergency braking · Oct 2026

2022 Mercedes-Benz E350 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl turbo9-speed automaticRWD23 / 31 / 26

EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E350 a good car?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2022 E350 rates better than average: 40% fewer complaints than a typical year of the E350 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E350?

The driver assistance — 3 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year, most often about warnings. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (1) and electrical system (1).

How many recalls does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E350 have?

There are 3 recalls for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E350, the most recent from December 21, 2023 (fuel pump). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Mercedes-Benz E350?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2017, 2015 and 2020. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2014, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2006. See the full Mercedes-Benz E350 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2022 Mercedes-Benz E350 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 14,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.