2024 Mercedes-Benz E 350 4matic problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (1) · Power Train (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2026-05-01 · campaign 26V281000 · 144,049 vehicles
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 8, 2026.
Service bulletins (83)
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.
Steering 2026-09-26 · LI46.10-P-080896 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint slight creaking noises when steering. cause noises may come from one or more sleeves of the horn contact plate. remedy remove the horn contact plate and check the sleeves for noise; see attached video. if necessary, apply lubricant to the sleeves.
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,
Power Train 2026-09-14 · LI35.31-P-080353 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint whining / humming noises (described as foghorn‑like) from the drivetrain in the rear axle area during cornering. (figure 1) on the above‑mentioned vehicles with a mileage up to 15,000 km (about 9,300 mi), noises can occur from the rear axle differential. cause drivetrain resonance caused b
Electrical System 2026-09-04 · LI82.60-P-079747 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint the apple music app is no longer available in the head unit apps menu after updating the software of the (a26/17 ‑ mbux multimedia system + instrument cluster (head unit)) to e333.8 / a236 904 19 00. cause head unit software (civic206) remedy note: do not replace any component parts the ne
Visibility/Wiper 2026-09-01 · LI83.55-P-080937 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cause internal failure of the scroll wheel within the ac compressor. remedy check the compressor's index and part number figure 1 against table 1. if listed please perform the following: 1. replace the compressor, drier, and expansion valve using the applicable wis instructions. 2. flush the system
Showing the 6 most recent of 83 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-06-25 · Steering“the lane-keeping assist function (in-lane control, part of the driver-assistance suite) does not turn off when commanded. the driver selects the control to disengage, and the system remains active and continues to apply steering input. this is a recurring condition and it is getting more frequent. a driver-assistance steering function that cannot …”
2026-06-02 · Electrical System · 21,000 mi“the contact owns a 2024 mercedes benz e. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, and started, the instrument panel and infotainment screen became blank. no warning indicators or audible assistance and other vehicle assistance were not able to display due to the failure. the dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnos…”
2026-05-26 · Power Train“on a recent drive, my 2024 mercedes-benz e350 vin: [xxx] suffered a catastrophic safety hazard involving a complete loss of drive power and sudden engine shutdown while operating at highway speeds. i had to navigate across active highway lanes with no engine propulsion to reach safety. simultaneously, the vehicle experienced a widespread failure …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.