This page covers 4 recalls and 10 owner complaints for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E.
Complaints for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E class spread across tires and the powertrain in roughly equal measure. On the tire side, owners of E550 models report tread separation affecting all four original-equipment Michelin tires, with the separation occurring on the inner sidewall and going unnoticed until pressure drops. Separately, E350 owners describe repeated run-flat tire blowouts on the highway, with the rim appearing to cut into the sidewall. Powertrain complaints exist in the data but are not detailed enough across multiple reports to describe a specific pattern. Two electrical complaints round out the set, including one owner who found the instrument cluster speedometer too dim to read comfortably in daylight.
10
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz E has 4 recalls, the most serious being a power steering fluid leak that can cause the steering system to lose assist, making the vehicle harder to control, particularly at low speeds.
Two recalls address the diesel fuel system: a fuel filter with an improperly lubricated O-ring can leak, depositing diesel fuel on the road and creating a slipping hazard for other drivers. These recalls only affect diesel models. There is also an engine concern on vehicles built during a narrow window in July 2010: a vibration damper component can separate suddenly while the engine is running, posing a risk to anyone working in the engine compartment at the time.
At a glance
What can fail
The diesel fuel filter may leak near its heating component.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the diesel fuel filter if needed, at no cost.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The vibration damper's inner mass damper ring may separate suddenly due to insufficient adhesive bonding between these components.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the vibration damper and replace parts as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The O-ring on the fuel filter may not be properly lubricated, which can cause the fuel filter to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel filter at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The power steering system may fail because power steering fluid leaks from a connection fitting, causing loss of steering assist.
What the fix does
Dealers will check and retighten the connection fitting at no cost to restore proper fluid containment.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
