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2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 916,650 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 220 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 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.

SUSPENSION 12V264000 2012-06-12 3,613 affected
Defect

MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 E350 4MATIC WAGON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2006, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2009. A CONNECTING ROD FOR THE LOAD LEVELING REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MAY FAIL.

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER MAY HAVE REDUCED VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

MERCEDES-BENZ WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL THE CONNECTING RODS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Complaints by component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
65
1injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
20
SEATS
17
8fires1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
16
4fires
ENGINE
13
1crashes
WHEELS
10
1crashes
AIR BAGS
8
3crashes5injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7
1crashes2fires
TIRES
6
1crashes
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
5
2fires2injuries
Total complaints220

What owners report

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

“Driving down interstate 65 just south of bay minette alabama and doing approximately 70mph, there was a total failure of the sunroof. This happened where crazing started and then a catastrophic failure of the glass, blowing out the sunroof. This happened in the space of about 30 seconds. It…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2026-04-23

“The contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz e-350. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v918000 (visibility). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact informed the dealer that the sunroof had not been used in 10 years. In addition, the contact informed the dealer of an…”

VISIBILITY · reported 2026-02-20

“2008 mercedese350 (w211) driver’s seat heater, ~11:48am location: lidl parking lot, 2017 st. Joseph’s dr., bowie/upper marlboro, md while I was sitting in the driver’s seat with my back fully against it, the seat heater burned through the leather on the left side of the seat. The cabin…”

SEATS · reported 2025-12-16

“2008 mercedese350 (w211) driver’s seat heater, ~11:48am location: lidl parking lot, 2017 st. Joseph’s dr., bowie/upper marlboro, md while I was sitting in the driver’s seat with my back fully against it, the seat heater burned through the leather on the left side of the seat. The cabin…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2025-12-16

“2008 mercedese350 (w211) driver’s seat heater, ~11:48am location: lidl parking lot, 2017 st. Joseph’s dr., bowie/upper marlboro, md while I was sitting in the driver’s seat with my back fully against it, the seat heater burned through the leather on the left side of the seat. The cabin…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2025-12-16

“While driving a 2008 mercedes-benz e350 on 5/21/2025 around 1:50pm, the transmission suddenly failed while I was traveling at approximately 75 mph was on highway 76. As a result of the failure, the driver's side airbag deployed unexpectedly.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2025-05-21

“While driving a 2008 mercedes-benz e350 on 5/21/2025 around 1:50pm, the transmission suddenly failed while I was traveling at approximately 75 mph was on highway 76. As a result of the failure, the driver's side airbag deployed unexpectedly.”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2025-05-21

“The trunk safety release inside the trunk will not open the trunk. It is an electrical switch and not a cable pull release. If you get in the trunk and the battery is low, you cannot get out. There is not a passage between the rear seat and the trunk. There is not a manual release for the trunk.…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2025-02-03

Defect investigations

Investigation EA13003 Opened 2013-03-15 · closed 2014-12-19

Fuel Leakage From The Fuel Tank

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation on January 23, 2012 as PE12-001 based on 20 consumer reports in model year (MY) 2003-2006 E55 AMG vehicles.Based on new reports in other E-Class vehicles, ODI upgraded the investigation to Engineering Analysis (EA) 13-003 on March 15, 2013, and…

Investigation EA13003 Opened 2013-03-15 · closed 2014-12-19

Fuel Leakage From The Fuel Tank

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation on January 23, 2012 as PE12-001 based on 20 consumer reports in model year (MY) 2003-2006 E55 AMG vehicles.Based on new reports in other E-Class vehicles, ODI upgraded the investigation to Engineering Analysis (EA) 13-003 on March 15, 2013, and…

Investigation EA13003 Opened 2013-03-15 · closed 2014-12-19

Fuel Leakage From The Fuel Tank

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation on January 23, 2012 as PE12-001 based on 20 consumer reports in model year (MY) 2003-2006 E55 AMG vehicles.Based on new reports in other E-Class vehicles, ODI upgraded the investigation to Engineering Analysis (EA) 13-003 on March 15, 2013, and…

Investigation EA13003 Opened 2013-03-15 · closed 2014-12-19

Fuel Leakage From The Fuel Tank

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation on January 23, 2012 as PE12-001 based on 20 consumer reports in model year (MY) 2003-2006 E55 AMG vehicles.Based on new reports in other E-Class vehicles, ODI upgraded the investigation to Engineering Analysis (EA) 13-003 on March 15, 2013, and…

Investigation EA13003 Opened 2013-03-15 · closed 2014-12-19

Fuel Leakage From The Fuel Tank

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation on January 23, 2012 as PE12-001 based on 20 consumer reports in model year (MY) 2003-2006 E55 AMG vehicles.Based on new reports in other E-Class vehicles, ODI upgraded the investigation to Engineering Analysis (EA) 13-003 on March 15, 2013, and…

Investigation EA13003 Opened 2013-03-15 · closed 2014-12-19

Fuel Leakage From The Fuel Tank

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation on January 23, 2012 as PE12-001 based on 20 consumer reports in model year (MY) 2003-2006 E55 AMG vehicles.Based on new reports in other E-Class vehicles, ODI upgraded the investigation to Engineering Analysis (EA) 13-003 on March 15, 2013, and…

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 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.