2024 Mercedes-Benz E350 Problems & Complaints

Average1.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the E350 at the same age

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E350 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the E350 at the same age. The most reported problem area is the electrical system (5 complaints, typically around 21,000 miles). 5 recalls cover this model year.

8complaints
5recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2024 Mercedes-Benz E350 problems

  • Electrical system~21,000 miles
    563%
  • Speed control & acceleration
    225%
  • Lights
    225%
  • Driver assistance
    225%
  • Suspension
    113%
  • Locks & latches~10,000 miles
    113%
  • Other / not specified
    113%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    113%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    113%
  • Steering
    113%

Share of the 8 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 →

2024 Mercedes-Benz E350 recalls (5)

Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA recall 26V-281 · May 1, 2026 · 144,049 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.

Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004.

Electrical system › Wiring

NHTSA recall 25V-240 · Apr 11, 2025 · 14 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 E 350 4MATIC, E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain, and E 450 4MATIC vehicles. The 12-Volt and 48-Volt ground connections for the electrical wiring harness may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connections overheating.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the 12-Volt and 48-Volt ground connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Software

NHTSA recall 24V-688 · Sep 13, 2024 · 2,025 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 CLE 300 Convertible, CLE 300 Coupe, CLE 450 Convertible, CLE 450 Coupe, E 350, E 450 Station Wagon, E 450, and AMG CLE 53 Coupe vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will update the MBUX multimedia system software and parking control unit settings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024.

Electrical system › Wiring

NHTSA recall 24V-224 · Mar 22, 2024 · 396 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 E350 4Matic, E450 4Matic All-Terrain, and E450 4Matic vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be routed too close to the driveshaft, which can result in wiring harness damage and cause a loss of drive power.

Remedy: Dealers will check the transmission wiring harness routing and correct it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

NHTSA recall 24V-115 · Feb 16, 2024 · 31,848 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.

What 2024 Mercedes-Benz E350 owners say

Electrical system

The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the infotainment center and instrument panel were no longer illuminated. The contact stated that the driver's side door latch failed to securely close the door. The door latch had failed three times within a month. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the door latch failure. The dealer performed a software update for the door latch failure. The instrument panel and infotainment center failure were not addressed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,600.

10,000 miles · Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes Benz E. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, and started, the instrument panel and infotainment screen became blank. No warning indicators or audible assistance and other vehicle assistance were not able to display due to the failure. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000.

21,000 miles · Jun 2026

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E350 a good car?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2024 E350 rates average: 1.7× as many complaints as 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 2024 Mercedes-Benz E350?

The electrical system — 5 complaints, 63% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the speed control & acceleration (2) and lights (2).

How many recalls does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E350 have?

There are 5 recalls for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E350, the most recent from May 1, 2026 (instrument cluster/panel). 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 2024 Mercedes-Benz E350 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 21,000 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.