2020 Mercedes-Benz E 350 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 350 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,661,891 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22V365000 2022-05-20 242,722 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error…

Consequence

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact…

BACK OVER PREVENTION 22V232000 2022-04-08 126,443 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview…

Consequence

An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022060007.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 21V961000 2021-12-13 139 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. During the manufacturing…

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030003.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21V058000 2021-02-05 1,292,258 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The…

Consequence

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 20V364000 2020-06-22 90 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 C300, E350, and GLC300 vehicles equipped with turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engines. The screws that retain the turbocharger oil feed and return lines may not have been properly tightened, possibly resulting in an oil leak.

Consequence

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the turbocharger oil lines and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070017.

COMMUNICATION 20V068000 2020-02-07 239 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 C300 Cabrio, C300 Cabrio 4MATIC, C300 Coupe, C43 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, C43 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, C63S AMG Cabrio, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E350, E350 4MATIC, E450 Cabrio, E450 Cabrio 4MATIC, E450 Coupe, E450 Coupe 4MATIC, E450 4MATIC, E53 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, GLC300 Coupe…

Consequence

An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the communication module, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020030016.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
3
1fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
1fires1injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN
1
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
1
2injuries
Total complaints12

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The ac compressor failed in traffic causing the engine to lock up and not restart.”

ENGINE · reported 2026-02-16

“Over the last couple of days, my car has displayed the "engine warning" message intermittently. I took this to the dealership for inspection and received the following fault code: p06da00 - inoperative oil pump valve. For a car with low mileage, this could potentially be a car issue. The estimated…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2025-06-13

“Over the last couple of days, my car has displayed the "engine warning" message intermittently. I took this to the dealership for inspection and received the following fault code: p06da00 - inoperative oil pump valve. For a car with low mileage, this could potentially be a car issue. The estimated…”

ENGINE · reported 2025-06-13

“Over the last couple of days, my car has displayed the "engine warning" message intermittently. I took this to the dealership for inspection and received the following fault code: p06da00 - inoperative oil pump valve. For a car with low mileage, this could potentially be a car issue. The estimated…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2025-06-13

“The contact owns a 2020 mercedes-benz e350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact detected an abnormally strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the dealer, who…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2025-01-01

“There was smoke coming from from the engine compartment and spontaneous fire started while the car was at a stop light. The car was totally damaged. The car has less than 15000 miles driven. It is still under warranty. Information was sent to mercedes-benz usa with a certified mail and immediately…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2024-08-18

“There was smoke coming from from the engine compartment and spontaneous fire started while the car was at a stop light. The car was totally damaged. The car has less than 15000 miles driven. It is still under warranty. Information was sent to mercedes-benz usa with a certified mail and immediately…”

ENGINE · reported 2024-08-18

“The contact owns a 2020 mercedes-benz e350. The contact stated while his wife was driving and stopped at a traffic signal, the gasoline saving start/stop feature turned off the vehicle however, upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to restart. The contact stated that the…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2023-11-03
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 350 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.