2011 Mercedes-Benz E Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel system, diesel
Mercedes-benz USA (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2011 vehicles including e-class (212 platform), manufactured from july 2010 through february 2011, r-class (251 platform), manufactured from april 2010 through april 2011, ml-class (w164 platform), manufactured from january 2010 through march 2011, gl-class (x164 platform),…
Remedy: Mbusa will contact owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the diesel fuel filter if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on november 30, 2011. Owners may contact mercedes-benz USA at 1-800-367-6372.
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Engine and engine cooling
Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2011 e-class model w212 and s212 vehicles manufactured from july 8, 2010, through july 12, 2010. Insufficient adhesive between the vibration damper and its inner mass damper ring could cause a sudden separation of the inner mass damper ring from the vibration damper.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace parts as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on april 8, 2011. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
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Fuel filter (fuel system)
Mercedes benz is recalling certain model year 2011 m-class, model w164, gl-class, model x164, e-class, model w212, r-class, and model v251vehicles. The o-ring may not have been properly lubricated in all cases. Lack of lubrication can lead to leakage of the fuel filter.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel filters free of charge. The safety recall began on november 24, 2010. Owners may contact mercedes benz at 1-800-367-6372. This campaign has been superseded . Please see recall campaign…
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Pump (steering)
Mercedes benz is recalling certain model year 2010 c-class, model 204, e-class, model 212, and model year 2010-2011 e-class coupe/cabriolet model 207 vehicles. The power steering system in the subject vehicles may fail due to the loss of power steering fluid.
Remedy: Dealers will check and retorque the connection fitting free of charge. The safety recall began on october 31, 2010. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 10,834 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tire tread is separating from tire on back of tire. All four tires on vehicle display tread separation approximately half circumference of tire is affected. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 17, 2013 · Tires
“All four tires on 2011 mercedes e550 have tread separation. Tread separation is occurring on the back side of the tire and is unknown until the tire begins to lose tire pressure. Tires are original eq”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 17, 2013 · Tires
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (E350, E350 4matic, E350 4matic (wagon), E350 Convertible, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–20 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 13–17 / 20–26 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars, Midsize Station Wagons, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.5/5.5/6.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 7-spd |
Compare Mercedes-Benz E model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz E model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Mercedes-Benz E | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz E | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | 2 | 7 |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz E | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz E | 4 | 10 |
Checking a specific 2011 Mercedes-Benz E
How do I know if my 2011 Mercedes-Benz E has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V459000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Mercedes-Benz models
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.