This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550.
18 mpg combined
13.1 L/100km
Subcompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 has 3 recalls, all involving Takata airbag inflators that can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the driver or passengers.
Both the driver-side and front passenger-side frontal airbag inflators are affected. In a crash that triggers airbag deployment, the inflator canister can rupture rather than inflate the bag normally, scattering sharp metal shrapnel through the interior. This is the same defect class that prompted one of the largest automotive recalls in history, and prior repair attempts on some vehicles did not fully resolve the issue, which is why multiple recall campaigns exist for what is essentially the same problem on both sides of the front seat. Any owner who has not yet had the airbag inflators replaced should treat this as a priority, as the risk is present any time the vehicle is involved in a collision serious enough to trigger deployment.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breaking down after prolonged exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag module at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode during a crash. This can happen because the inflator's propellant degrades after prolonged exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the passenger front air bag module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator may build up excessive pressure and rupture when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
