2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Air Bags (2)
Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2016-02-11 · campaign 16V081000 · 711,159 vehicles
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-201
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Service bulletins (109)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Electrical System 2026-08-06 · LI82.85-P-079087 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint a popup is seen on the hu with the message "data connection temporarily not available". potentially affected functionalities in ntg4.5, ntg5 1.weather 2.local search 3.ip radio 4.send2car 5.speech detection service 6.navigation 7.iheartradio 8.traffic cams cause mb apps is sundowned for al
Structure:body 2026-08-06 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Power Train 2026-07-14 · LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). the noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. note: sound file in attachment cause if the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar n
Structure:body 2026-06-02 · LI61.25-P-047933 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint the underfloor paneling is loose or sags (picture 1). cause mounting clips broken or not correctly engaged. remedy replace all mounting clips with collar nuts with shims (picture 2): adapter set (203 589 02 31 00) is required to perform the work. the underfloor paneling does not have to be
Showing the 6 most recent of 109 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-10-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel smell in cabin from rear fuel pump. this is an issue that other people with the w212 have been having as well according to mbworld.org forums. i am frightened that one spark may cause my vehicle to explode, i also cannot allow my 5 year old son to rise in the vehicle because i do not want him to breathe the fuel fumes. vehicle is currently in …”
2022-04-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System“have strong odor of fuel in cabin and outside driver's side rear of vehicle that has been increasing in intensity over the past couple of months. i removed the rear seat bench and the access cover for the fuel pump under the driver's side rear seat and found pooled fuel on top of the pump as well as a lot of dirt and grime showing that it had been …”
2018-10-17 · Air Bags“recall was issued on feb 09,2016; manufacturer recall number2018030011; nhtsa recall number16v081 and the status is currently: recall status recall incomplete, remedy not yet available. it has been 2 1/2 years and i am continually being told that i have to drive daily in a car that has a faulty airbag which can result in death should i be involved …”
2017-12-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 72,000 mi“there is a fuel smell coming from the rear of the car. i remove the rear seat and verified the fuel sending unit is leaking. there was puddle of gas around the sending unit. especially after filling the gas tank with fuel, the smell is much stronger. other people have passed by my car while it is parked and have told me they small gas. i had t…”
2017-01-13 · Air Bags“takata recal mercedes never contacted me again for a replacement. it has been half a year since i received the notification of this recall. remedy not ready is always the excuse.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.