Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 11 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
11
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | [XXX].The engine intake manifold on our 2012 Mercedes E350 (64,000 miles) EXPLODED with enough force... |
| Jun 14, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350.The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MP... |
| Apr 21, 2023 | ENGINE | Hello, A manufacturer should understand that Timing Chain is a vital component in an engine, an so s... |
| Nov 19, 2021 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that after retrieving the vehicle fro... |
| Mar 5, 2021 | ENGINE | THE CAR SHUTS OFF RANDOMLY AT STOP LIGHTS. I CANNOT TELL IT IS OFF UNTIL WE ARE A GREEN LIGHT AND TH... |
| Jun 22, 2020 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT START-UP, THE CHECK ENGIN... |
| Dec 2, 2019 | ENGINE | 'EXPERIENCED RATTLING SOUNDS AND TOOK VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF TUCSON (MBT) ON 5/9... |
| Mar 3, 2019 | ENGINE | FAN FIRE. OIL SMELLING SMOKE WHICH TURNED TO FLAMES. |
| Jul 26, 2017 | ENGINE | 2012 E350 COUPE. CAR WAS MAKING AN ODD "CLUNKING" NOISE WHEN STARTED, BUT WOULD FADE OR IDLE OUT AFT... |
| Mar 1, 2017 | ENGINE | ENGINE. PROBLEM STARTED IN MARCH 2017. 2012 E350 CONV MADE A LOUD GRINDING METAL ON METAL NOISE ON... |
| Nov 10, 2014 | ENGINE | TICKING/ TAPPING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE BAY WHEN CAR IS EXCELERATING, ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING UPHILL. ... |