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2021 Mercedes Benz E 350

Based on reports from 17 owners and 12 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
17
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Recalls
12
TSBs
184
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 17 complaints, 0 crashes, 2 fires, and 12 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

4 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 53K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine4 (24%)
Electrical3 (18%)
Back Over Prevention: Warnings2 (12%)
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera2 (12%)
Drivetrain2 (12%)
Fuel System2 (12%)
Brakes1 (6%)
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking1 (6%)

2021 Mercedes Benz E 350: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2021 Mercedes Benz E 350, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 53,200 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 53K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2021 Mercedes Benz E 350, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Back Over Prevention: Warnings Issues

Back Over Prevention: Warnings complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2021 Mercedes Benz E 350, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to back over prevention: warnings-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera Issues

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2021 Mercedes Benz E 350, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to back over prevention: sensing system: camera-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Mercedes Benz E 350. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (12 recalls)

20V673000Dec 2020

SEATS

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 E350 and E450, 2019-2021 AMG E53 and 2020-2021 AMG E63 vehicles. The front passenger seat may be missing the mechanical seat adjustment range limit stop, allowing the seat to move outside of the acceptable range in relation to the air bag.

21V058000Mar 2021

COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.

21V216000Apr 2021

SEATS

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 E350, E450, E450 Wagon, E63S AMG, 2020 E63S AMG Wagon, and 2020-2021 E53 AMG vehicles. The passenger seat limiter may allow the seat to be positioned too close to the air bag.

21V228000Apr 2021

BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 E350, E450, E450 Wagon, and AMG E63 vehicles. The parking control unit may fail to display the rearview camera image and cause the parking sensors to misidentify or fail to detect objects.

21V230000May 2021

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLC, CLS, AMG GT 4-door Coupe and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. A faulty electrical contact within the seat position switch may prevent the driver and passenger air bags and seat belt force limiters from properly activating during a crash.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 17 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 12 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

2021 Mercedes Benz E 350: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Mercedes Benz E 350?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Mercedes Benz E 350 is related to the engine, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2021 Mercedes Benz E 350 reliable?
The 2021 Mercedes Benz E 350 has 17 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2021 Mercedes Benz E 350 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2021 Mercedes Benz E 350 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2021 Mercedes Benz E 350 has 12 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mercedes Benz E 350 problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 53,200 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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