How many recalls does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 have?

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350?

Of 482 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system.

2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 924,393 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 482 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VISIBILITY 24V874000 2024-11-19 33,456 affected

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.

Consequence

A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is…

VISIBILITY 22V954000 2022-12-23 131,653 affected

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.

Consequence

A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and…

VISIBILITY 21V196000 2021-03-19 11,356 affected

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG, and E63 Wagon AMG vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof…

Consequence

A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's number for this…

VISIBILITY 19V918000 2019-12-20 747,928 affected

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit:…

Consequence

A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.

Complaints by component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

144

152

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

ENGINE

42101

SERVICE BRAKES

POWER TRAIN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

AIR BAGS

491

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Total complaints482

What owners report

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

“The contact's son owns a 2006 mercedes-benz e350. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof detached and shattered on the roadway. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the…”

VISIBILITY · reported 2025-10-18

“The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2006 mercedes-benz e350. The contact stated that while his mother was driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching a traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brakes failed to function as intended. The brake pedal was depressed…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2025-10-12

“Mercedes benz issued a recall and extended a warranty on its 2003-2005 e class sbc braking systems (recall # [REDACTED]) and extended the warranty to 25 years; the 2006 e class models have the exact same sbc braking system but is not included in the recall. Mercedes needs to add the 2006 e class…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2025-10-01

“Mercedes benz issued a recall and extended a warranty on its 2003-2005 e class sbc braking systems (recall # [REDACTED]) and extended the warranty to 25 years; the 2006 e class models have the exact same sbc braking system but is not included in the recall. Mercedes needs to add the 2006 e class…”

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING · reported 2025-10-01

“Reduce power braking depress brake fully keeps popping up on my dash and not letting me take it out of gear”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2025-05-30

“The engine in these cars are defective and can cause serious harm due to a part that was put inside the motor made of plastic. There was a lawsuit but if you didnâ€™t get in on it you losses out for not knowing. I was recently at mercedes dealership to fix recalls and they brushed me off. The car…”

ENGINE · reported 2024-08-28

“The engine in these cars are defective and can cause serious harm due to a part that was put inside the motor made of plastic. There was a lawsuit but if you didnâ€™t get in on it you losses out for not knowing. I was recently at mercedes dealership to fix recalls and they brushed me off. The car…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2024-08-28

“The engine in these cars are defective and can cause serious harm due to a part that was put inside the motor made of plastic. There was a lawsuit but if you didnâ€™t get in on it you losses out for not knowing. I was recently at mercedes dealership to fix recalls and they brushed me off. The car…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2024-08-28