01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2024 Mercedes-Benz E 350 recall campaigns
NHTSA 25V240000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- April 11, 2025
- Potential units
- 14campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 E 350 4MATIC, E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain, and E 450 4MATIC vehicles. The 12-Volt and 48-Volt ground connections for the electrical wiring harness may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connections overheating.
Why it matters: Overheated ground connections can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the 12-Volt and 48-Volt ground connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Owner notification: May 7, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
NHTSA 24V688000
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION, EQUIPMENT, PARKING BRAKE
- Report received
- September 13, 2024
- Potential units
- 2,025campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 CLE 300 Convertible, CLE 300 Coupe, CLE 450 Convertible, CLE 450 Coupe, E 350, E 450 Station Wagon, E 450, and AMG CLE 53 Coupe vehicles. A software error in the MBUX multimedia system may deactivate certain vehicle systems, including the cross-traffic alert that applies the brakes automatically in certain driving situations.
Why it matters: An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the MBUX multimedia system software and parking control unit settings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. This is a phased recall, phase 1 owner letters will be mailed November 12, 2024, November 1, 2024, and January 14, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Owner notification: November 1, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
NHTSA 24V224000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- March 22, 2024
- Potential units
- 396campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 E350 4Matic, E450 4Matic All-Terrain, and E450 4Matic vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be routed too close to the driveshaft, which can result in wiring harness damage and cause a loss of drive power.
Why it matters: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will check the transmission wiring harness routing and correct it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024040007.
Owner notification: May 17, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
NHTSA 24V115000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- February 16, 2024
- Potential units
- 31,848campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles. The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.
Why it matters: An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.
Owner notification: April 5, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH