Model year
2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name E-Class for 2012. Under the matched names E, E350, E550, and E63, NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 235 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for E350 are AIR BAGS (83), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (27), ENGINE (20). NHTSA lists 2 investigations, including 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 18–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$4,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 34 complaints
- 2001 15 complaints
- 2002 8 complaints
- 2003 45 complaints
- 2004 15 complaints
- 2005 9 complaints
- 2006 10 complaints
- 2007 436 complaints
- 2008 5 complaints
- 2009 85 complaints
- 2010 258 complaints
- 2011 296 complaints
- 2012 235 complaints
- 2013 188 complaints
- 2014 304 complaints
- 2015 57 complaints
- 2016 89 complaints
- 2017 167 complaints
- 2018 71 complaints
- 2019 59 complaints
- 2020 24 complaints
- 2021 25 complaints
- 2022 23 complaints
- 2023 24 complaints
- 2024 12 complaints
- 2025 10 complaints
- 2026 6 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2012. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| E | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| E350 | 7 | 217 | 2 |
| E550 | 4 | 17 | 1 |
| E63 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Recalls for E350
21V638000 · Aug 13, 2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 E400 Coupe, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2011-2014 E350 Coupe, and 2012-2014 E350 Cabrio vehicles. An incorrect front passenger air bag may have been installed during a prior repair.
19V010000 · Jan 9, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014 C250, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe, 2014-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, GLK 350, GLK250 BlueTec 4Matic, GLK350 RWD,…
17V627000 · Oct 6, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe,…
17V177000 · Mar 14, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic,…
17V017000 · Jan 10, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012 C300 4Matic, C250, C250 Coupe, C350, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E550 Coupe, GLK350 4Matic, GLK350, SLS AMG Cabrio, and SLS AMG Coupe…
12V557000 · Dec 3, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S400, S550, S550 4Matic, S63 AMG, C300, C300 4Matic, E350, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, CL550 4Matic, and CL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from April 18, 2011, through July 12, 2011. Due to an irregularity stemming from the…
12V492000 · Oct 9, 2012
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2012 E350 and E550 Coupe vehicles, manufactured April 2, 2012, through June 29, 2012. Improper stitching of the right side window curtain air bag may cause it to not deploy as intended in the affected vehicles.
Complaints for E350
217 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 6, fire flag on 1, injury field 5, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for E350
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP20004 | Rear brake line failure · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; SERVICE… | Apr 24, 2020 | Oct 9, 2020 |
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.099 | — |
| 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.099 | — |
| Cabriolet 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E350 Coupe · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| E350 Convertible · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| E550 Coupe · 4.7L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| E550 Convertible · 4.7L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| E350 · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| E350 4matic · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| E550 4matic · 4.7L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| E63 AMG · 5.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| E350 4matic (wagon) · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| E63 AMG (wagon) · 5.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| E350 4matic Coupe · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| E350 Convertible · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · FFV | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
2 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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