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2016 Mercedes-Benz e-class Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz e-class has 0 recalls, 88 complaints.

0

Recalls

88

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Recalls

No recalls found for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz e-class.

Safety Ratings

Overall

Not Rated

Front Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Rating for: 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR 4WD

Top Complaint Categories

AIR BAGS
24
STEERING
6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6
ENGINE
5
VISIBILITY/WIPER
4
STRUCTURE
4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
VISIBILITY
3

Problems by Component

Airbags28Other10Steering9Visibility8Electrical8Engine5Structure5Powertrain4

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 22, 2025FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFuel odor is very apparent (while idle) but difficult to identify location. Same models seem to have...
Nov 5, 2025VISIBILITY,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that water was leaking inside the veh...
Oct 9, 2025AIR BAGS,SEATSPassenger seat capacity sensor fault. Will not activate passenger side air bag. Checked with obd sca...
Nov 25, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEThe contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there...
Oct 14, 2024ENGINESince May 2024, I had taken my car in for repairs at 3 different shops for same exact issue diagnose...
Oct 8, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEQ1: Yes, it is available for inspection upon request. The instrument cluster showed some messages* ...
Jul 10, 2024FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe fuel pump assembly Seals leaked fuel into my vehicle and saturated the interior of my car
Jun 10, 2024ENGINEMercedes Benz has a recall on several models including E-Class (E 200, E 220, E 280, E 350) experien...
Jun 4, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,ENGINEDealership stated on 6/4/24 extensive rust and perforations on rear vehicle sub frame that can cause...
Apr 20, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI believe there is faulty wiring in the door speaker front passenger side. It causes crackling and ...
Apr 5, 2024VISIBILITY/WIPERRecently (April 2024) we've noticed water drops forming on the inside of the vehicle along the top o...
Sep 13, 2023STRUCTUREI received a letter from Mercedes-Benz USA LLC located at 1 Mercedes-Benz drive Sandy springs Georgi...
Sep 5, 2023VISIBILITYWe have been getting water in the front passenger compartment below the door area, after rain. We to...
Aug 21, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds ...
Aug 15, 2023FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and...
Aug 13, 2023STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESI was driving my husband's 2016 E350 at 45 mph when the car accelerated. I attempted to control the ...
Apr 26, 2023VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that water was leaking from the front...
Jan 23, 2023BACK OVER PREVENTIONThe contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400. The contact stated while reversing the Back Over Prevent...
Jan 5, 2023STEERINGSteering wheel stuck in Up Position
Nov 18, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle sta...