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Mercedes-Benz E300 Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 24 recall campaigns covering at least one Mercedes-Benz E300 model year (2016–2019). Each campaign below shows the model years it covers, the official NHTSA text and the share of vehicles repaired so far.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Which model years each campaign covers

Mercedes-Benz E300 recall campaigns (rows) by model year covered (columns), 2016–2019
Campaign2016201720182019
22V365000 Electrical not coverednot coverednot coveredcovered
22V232000 Rear camera not coverednot coverednot coveredcovered
21V961000 Fuel system not coverednot coverednot coveredcovered
21V072000 Communication not coveredcoveredcoveredcovered
21V058000 Electrical not coveredcoveredcoveredcovered
20V449000 Seat belt not coveredcoveredcoveredcovered
19V788000 Seat belt not coverednot coveredcoveredcovered
19V540000 Forward collision avoidance not coverednot coverednot coveredcovered
18V850000 Steering not coverednot coveredcoverednot covered
18V725000 Electrical not coverednot coveredcoverednot covered
18V515000 Air bag not coverednot coveredcoverednot covered
18V271000 Lighting not coveredcoverednot coverednot covered
18V151000 Lighting not coveredcoverednot coverednot covered
17V714000 Steering not coveredcoverednot coverednot covered
17V574000 Steering not coveredcoverednot coverednot covered
17V246000 Structure coveredcoverednot coverednot covered
17V241000 Steering not coveredcoverednot coverednot covered
17V245000 Electrical not coveredcoverednot coverednot covered
17V176000 Air bag not coveredcoverednot coverednot covered
17V114000 Engine not coveredcoverednot coverednot covered
17V076000 Air bag not coveredcoverednot coverednot covered
17V078000 Power train not coveredcoverednot coverednot covered
17V080000 Air bag not coveredcoverednot coverednot covered
16V758000 Fuel pump not coveredcoverednot coverednot covered

● = the campaign lists this model year. Source: NHTSA recalls file, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

All 24 campaigns, newest first

Listed for 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V365000 Filed May 20, 2022

Disabled Emergency Call System

Communication · auto crash notification
90.6% repairedof 242,722 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V365000
Listed for 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V232000 Filed Apr 8, 2022

Inoperable Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · display function
92.4% repairedof 126,443 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V232000
Listed for 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V961000 Filed Dec 13, 2021

Fuel Leak Between Fuel Rail and Injectors

Fuel system, gasoline · fuel injection system · fuel rail
88.5% repairedof 139 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V961000
Listed for 2017, 2018, 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V072000 Filed Feb 12, 2021

Emergency Call (eCall) Function May be Disabled

Communication
86.6% repairedof 67 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V072000
Listed for 2017, 2018, 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V058000 Filed Feb 5, 2021

Inaccurate Vehicle Location for Emergency Services

Communication · auto crash notification
95.3% repairedof 1,292,258 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V058000
Listed for 2017, 2018, 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V449000 Filed Jul 31, 2020

Seat Belt Warning System Not Operating Properly

Electrical system · software
62.5% repairedof 56 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V449000
Listed for 2018, 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V788000 Filed Nov 1, 2019

System Interprets Seat Belts as being Unlatched

Seat belts
90.8% repairedof 29,720 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V788000
Listed for 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V540000 Filed Jul 19, 2019

Active Brake Assist May Not Engage

Forward collision avoidance · sensing system · radar
95.9% repairedof 1,957 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V540000
Listed for 2018 Mercedes-Benz E300. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V850000 Filed Nov 29, 2018

Steering Rack Locknut May Fail, Affecting Steering

Steering · rack and pinion · rack
91.9% repairedof 6,373 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V850000
Listed for 2018 Mercedes-Benz E300. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V725000 Filed Oct 15, 2018

Starter Battery has Exposed Positive Cable

Electrical system · 12v/24v/48v battery · cables
92.4% repairedof 4,073 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V725000
Listed for 2018 Mercedes-Benz E300. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V515000 Filed Aug 3, 2018

Child Seat may not Deactivate Passenger Air Bag

Air bags · sensor · occupant classification
80% repairedof 345 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V515000
Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V271000 Filed Apr 27, 2018

Headlight Adjustment not Sealed/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · headlights
73.8% repairedof 42 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V271000
Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V151000 Filed Mar 6, 2018

Incorrect Adjustment of LED Headlights/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · headlights
92.9% repairedof 28 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V151000
Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V714000 Filed Nov 14, 2017

Power Steering may Malfunction and be Disabled

Steering · electric power assist system
86.1% repairedof 72 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V714000
Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V574000 Filed Sep 19, 2017

Loss of Power Steering Assist

Steering · electric power assist system
75% repairedof 4 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V574000
Listed for 2016, 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V246000 Filed Apr 11, 2017

Roof Spoiler may Detach

Structure · body · roof and pillars
91.7% repairedof 411 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V246000
Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V241000 Filed Apr 11, 2017

Possible Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist

Steering · electric power assist system
86.6% repairedof 58,323 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V241000
Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V245000 Filed Apr 11, 2017

Loss of Instrument Cluster Display/FMVSS 101

Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
100% repairedof 15 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V245000
Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V176000 Filed Mar 14, 2017

Air Bag 'Out-of-Position' Setting/FMVSS 208

Air bags · frontal · sensor/control module-inactive
92.3% repairedof 65 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V176000
Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V114000 Filed Feb 23, 2017

Starting Current Limiter may Overheat

Electrical system · starter assembly
98.9% repairedof 307,629 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V114000
Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V076000 Filed Feb 8, 2017

Passenger Detection System may Disable Air Bag

Air bags · sensor · occupant classification
91.9% repairedof 12,456 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V076000
Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V078000 Filed Feb 8, 2017

Transmission may not Respond to Shift Lever Input

Power train · automatic transmission · control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
87.7% repairedof 73 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V078000
Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V080000 Filed Feb 8, 2017

Certain Front Air Bags may not Deploy in a Crash

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
91.2% repairedof 2,112 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V080000
Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 16V758000 Filed Oct 19, 2016

Fuel System Failure due to Wiring Harness Damage

Fuel system, gasoline
97.2% repairedof 6,858 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V758000

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How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Data sources

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.