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2012 Mercedes-Benz e-class Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz e-class has 0 recalls, 229 complaints.

0

Recalls

229

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Recalls

No recalls found for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz e-class.

Safety Ratings

Overall

Not Rated

Front Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR AWD

Top Complaint Categories

AIR BAGS
89
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
21
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
11
ENGINE
10
SERVICE BRAKES
9
SUSPENSION
8
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
7
STEERING
6

Problems by Component

Airbags91Other37Suspension14Electrical14Steering12Brakes11Engine11Powertrain9Fuel System8Structure7Seats5Seat Belts5Tires4

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 20, 2026SERVICE BRAKESThe brake lines on my car rusted out from the brake booster all of way to the rear calipers. This is...
Mar 6, 2026BACK OVER PREVENTIONRear camera fails unexpectedly when placing car in reverse
Nov 26, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESThe rear subframe got separated from chassis. I was driving to work and had to hard brake to void a ...
Aug 23, 2025STEERING,POWER TRAINThe contact owned a 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while attempting to shift to dr...
Aug 22, 2025SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKESBrake line is thoroughly corroded, went to a repair shop, when they brought it back down, the Subfra...
Jul 31, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERGasoline Fuel System problem of the 2012 Mercedes Benz E350. Driver side fuel leak was excessive. L...
Jul 25, 2025SERVICE BRAKESI recently took my 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 to an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership after experienc...
May 27, 2025STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz E550. The contact stated that while occupying the vehicle whil...
May 23, 2025AIR BAGS,SEATSAir bag notice on monitor, Passenger front seat locked in forward position up to the dashboard..
May 1, 2025STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSteering wheel lock module steering wheel was locked in place and vehicle wouldn’t do anything.
Apr 7, 2025FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the contact smel...
Feb 24, 2025FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI have a 2012 E350 with less than 95000 miles and I see these vehicles were recalled in the past for...
Feb 10, 2025STRUCTURERear Subframe is rusted through. My mechanic just pointed this out today, during regular maintenanc...
Feb 5, 2025SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated his wife had noticed that the steerin...
Jan 31, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMRecall exists related to a potential issue with the high-pressure fuel pump, which could lead to eng...
Jan 30, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM[XXX].The engine intake manifold on our 2012 Mercedes E350 (64,000 miles) EXPLODED with enough force...
Jan 10, 2025SERVICE BRAKES2012 e350 both rear brake metal lines rusted out January 2025 brakes gave out. This is definitely c...
Jan 7, 2025SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKESRear subframe corrosion and in addition, rear break line corrosion.
Nov 2, 2024FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMRecently, I have noticed a strong gas smell emanating from the rear driver’s side of the vehicle. Up...
Oct 13, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owned a 2012 Mercedes-Benz E550. The contact stated while her husband was driving 20-25 ...