2016 Mercedes-Benz E300 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E300, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E300
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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Roof and pillars (structure)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 E300 and 2017 E300 4MATIC vehicles. The affected vehicles have a roof mounted spoiler that may not be properly attached and thus may detach while driving.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the roof spoilers, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E300 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 50,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed there was water leaking inside the vehicle through the front windshield. The contact”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 25, 2021 · Visibility
Compare Mercedes-Benz E300 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz E300 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 0 | 6 |
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 0 | 8 |
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 0 | 9 |
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 0 | 13 |
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 16 | 132 |
Checking a specific 2016 Mercedes-Benz E300
How do I know if my 2016 Mercedes-Benz E300 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E300; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 17V246000).
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.
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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.