This page covers 5 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E550.
21 mpg combined
11.2 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.
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E550 has 5 recalls, the most serious involving the airbags: the driver airbag can deploy without warning, and a separate defect means the passenger airbag inflator can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin.
On the restraint side, there is also a recall where the front passenger airbag or pelvis airbag may fail to deploy in a crash, leaving occupants without full protection. Under the vehicle, insufficient clearance between the left catalytic converter and a composite underbody panel can cause the panel to melt and potentially start a fire; this affects certain vehicles built during a specific production window in 2016. The fifth recall involves the automatic crash notification system, which can transmit the wrong location to emergency responders after a collision.
At a glance
What can fail
The communication module software may fail to send your vehicle's correct location to emergency services when the eCall system activates during a crash.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the communication module software, or the update will be sent over-the-air, 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 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.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's airbag may deploy unexpectedly if the steering components lack proper grounding and the airbag clockspring is broken, allowing electrostatic discharge to trigger deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will add grounding to the steering components to prevent electrostatic discharge from triggering the airbag.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The pelvis air bag or front passenger air bag inflator may fail to ignite during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected air bag modules at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The left catalytic converter may not have enough space between it and the composite underbody panel underneath the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the underbody panel and replace it if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
