Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 14 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
14
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Camshaft sensors and solenoid leak oil internally which then gets into the sensors electrical connec... |
| Oct 30, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Cam adjustment solenoids leak oil into the engine wiring harness causing component failures, rough r... |
| Jun 4, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The key in the electronic ignition switch is not recognized causing the car to suddenly throw itself... |
| Apr 1, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1. Backup camera will periodically display a blank screen when shifted into reverse. System has to b... |
| Mar 26, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MY 2012 MERCEDES E350 HAS OIL CONTAMINATION OF THE WIRING HARNESS. THE OIL HAS ALSO DAMAGED OTHER CO... |
| Jul 21, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CAR AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTS TO PARK WHEN GOING BELOW 10MPH OR WHEN BRAKING |
| Jun 15, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS UNDE... |
| Mar 2, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES BENZ E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE TR... |
| Jun 4, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 50% OF THE TIME CAR IS PLACED IN REVERSE BACK UP CAMERA SCREEN HAS NO PICTURE JUST A BLACK SCREEN. ... |
| May 15, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | THE CAM SOLENOID SENSORS ARE PICKING UP OIL, THEN IT IS BEING DISBURSED IN TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS... |
| Oct 1, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START ... |
| Dec 2, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E550. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PUT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BE... |
| Sep 1, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E-350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, A "PRE SAFE INO... |
| Jan 20, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | I STARTED MY CAR AND IT MADE A BIG LOUD NOISE FROM ENGINE THEN I START GETTING ALL MESSAGES ON SCREE... |