Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 39 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
39
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | A gasoline smells fills the cabin and the outside surrounding area the vehicle continually to the po... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Wood trim throughout the car is cracking and falling off the car on the dash board as well as the do... |
| Jan 2, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | With less than 40,000 miles on the odometer, I noticed a gas smell both inside the car and outside. ... |
| Oct 9, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | There is a strong odor of gasoline inside the passenger compartment and around the outside of the ve... |
| Apr 6, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On October 6, 2021 I took my vehicle to Mercedes Benz of Stevens Creek because ewhen I filled my gas... |
| Feb 21, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Both headrests have now exploded in this car. I see there have been class actions lawsuits filed but... |
| Feb 5, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I just recently discovered that after filling my car with gas, there is a strong odor of gas filled ... |
| Jan 25, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Rear subframe corrosion causing rear subframe failure/rusting which is a huge hazard. Mercedes Benz ... |
| Jan 25, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Rear subframe corrosion/damage leading to rust/holes and unsafe driving. This issue can cause the bo... |
| Nov 11, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Rear subframe is rusting out. I reported about a month or two ago and have not heard back from you. |
| Oct 4, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Strong fuel smell after refueling and topping off the gas tank. The smell is inside as well as outs... |
| Sep 6, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE | The passenger door will not open from the inside. The vehicle has not been inspected by any parties ... |
| Jul 11, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I do not know what component or system failed or malfunctioned, and my vehicle has been inspected. ... |
| Jul 11, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Just been told by the Mercedes Benz Service/Dealership that on my 2011 E-350 which has only about 73... |
| May 3, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While filling the gas tank, gas continued to pour from the pump, even though the tank was full. Usua... |
| Nov 5, 2021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle developed a raw fuel smell inside and outside the vehicle. Also the check engine light ca... |
| Jul 5, 2021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Strong smell of gas noted at the driver rear wheel well after a fillup. Under the rear seat, the to... |
| Apr 11, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY 2011 E350 SOFT CONVERTIBLE TOP IS LEAKING HYDRAULIC FLUID FROM THE PISTONS AND THE FLEXIBLE TUBIN... |
| Apr 10, 2021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | STRONG SMELL OF FUEL AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. APPEARS TO BE SIM... |
| Feb 8, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO PARK INTERMITTENTLY AFTER DRIVING.VEHICLE IN STATIONARY |